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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gays, IL
Gays 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 138 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Gays, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Gays is about $4,511, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 508 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Gays, IL
The average cost of senior living in Gays is $4,511 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Stewardson, IL with an average of $3,953 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gays, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gays vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Gays, IL by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Gays over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gays
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gays
Heritage Woods of Charleston
4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Randall Residence of Decatur
5.0
Everything is wonderful and clean at this community. The staff are very nice and attentive to my aunt and especially in her time of need after losing her dog. My aunt is adjusting well and has gained 10 pounds since staying with the community. My aunt loves the meals provided, she reads me the ...
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Bickford of Champaign
4.7
The staff were friendly and encouraging and so supportive. My brother (the resident) entered The Bickford on hospice because of failure to thrive and within three months he was well enough to be taken off hospice. We had very little difficulty getting in contact with the staff, and they ...
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Gays nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gays nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gays, 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 Gays 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 Gays that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.9%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.2%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.6%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gays 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 Gays Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
23.5%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gays 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 Gays partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
29.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gays 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 Gays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gays 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 Gays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.2%
0.4%
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