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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gardner, IL

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Gardner is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 238 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gardner, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gardner is about $5,752, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 6211 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gardner, IL

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44 Floor plans available
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Prairie Crossing Supportive Living offers an innovative approach to assisted living housing for seniors ages 65 and older of all income levels. Our community combines apartment-style home with personal care, and the availability of 24 hour support staff. We understand how important it is for our...
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Cost of nursing homes in Gardner, IL

The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $5,752 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emington, IL with an average of $4,456 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Gardner, IL, vs. nearby cities

Gardner, IL
$5,752/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gardner, IL, vs. state and national averages

Gardner, IL
$5,752/mo
U.S. national average
$4,972/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gardner, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,787/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,752/mo

Nursing homes costs in Gardner, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,691/mo
Studio
$6,228/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,168/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,566/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,024/mo

Senior living costs in Gardner vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Gardner, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGardner, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,752/mo$5,429/mo$4,972/mo
Assisted Living$5,716/mo$5,408/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$5,787/mo$5,429/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living$5,884/mo$4,487/mo$4,176/mo
Nursing Homes
Gardner, IL:$5,752/mo
Illinois:$5,429/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Assisted Living
Gardner, IL:$5,716/mo
Illinois:$5,408/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Gardner, IL:$5,787/mo
Illinois:$5,429/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Gardner, IL:$5,884/mo
Illinois:$4,487/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Gardner, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Gardner and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Gardner, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Gardner, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Gardner have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gardner, IL$6,202/mo$5,911/mo+4.9%
Illinois$6,157/mo$5,817/mo+5.8%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Gardner, IL
2024 average cost:$6,202/mo
2023 average cost:$5,911/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,157/mo
2023 average cost:$5,817/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Gardner

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gardner

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Meadowbrook Bolingbrook

5.0
My mother has been in Meadowbrook Bolingbrook, IL for over a year. I find my Mother’s Doctor, Nurses, Aid Tech, Administrators, Kitchen Staff, Social Workers and Reception area staff, all of them are Great (friendly, professionals and very helpful). It is a big relief at this time of Pandemic to ...
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Meadowbrook LaGrange in La Grange, IL

5.0
Everything is good when I am there. Everybody is doing a great job and they smile. They answer my questions. It is going well and they contact me. They were good and respectful.

Gardner nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Gardner nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Gardner that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.7%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.1%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.1%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
53.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.2%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Gardner nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Gardner Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
57.2%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
52.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gardner nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.8%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.2%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
46.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
37.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Timbers of Shorewood, Mercy Circle Senior Living and Palos Heights Senior Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gardner, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 238 nursing homes facilities near Gardner, Illinois. See the full list.
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