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Helmar 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 424 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Helmar, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Helmar is about $7,384, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 11565 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Helmar, IL

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Photo of Burr Ridge Senior Living
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
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Dad is mostly blind but likes to believe he is independent. The staff at Burr Ridge allow his independence while keeping an eye out for him. In the 4 months he has lived there, he mentions often that this is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
At Burr Ridge Senior Living, we live by our core values of integrity, respect, leadership, personal growth, excellence, and stewardship.Our commitment to service and dedication to compassionate senior care can be felt throughout our community. From our empathetic staff to the many organized...
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Photo of Encore at Bolingbrook
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The food is excellent, the rooms are good size and furnished. Nurses are awesome and they have plenty of staff 24/7 to assist the residents. I do not have any complaints. The price depends on the room size,...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
You can trust that your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at family-owned and operated Encore at Bolingbrook, Illinois, assisted living memory care. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...
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Photo of Sunrise of Naperville North
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9.4
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The building is beautiful. Even the studio size was good. They had a great food selection. The building looked and smelled clean. The staff was friendly, competent, and consistent, with no use of contract...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
With over 35 years of experience in senior care, Sunrise Senior Living offers elegant environments, in which we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by...
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The staff and caregivers are so compassionate and thoughtful it has made a difficult time easier. Everyone takes time and shows genuine empathy to the families who live there. My parent enjoys the food and...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
You can trust that your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at Encore at South Barrington memory care assisted living in South Barrington, Illinois. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that is based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...
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Photo of Alto Wheaton
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33 Floor plans available
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My mom has been in ALTO for a year and the biggest thing for me is that I know that I do not have to worry about her at all. The 4th floor nurses are wonderful and will call me with any problems that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Alto Wheaton, we see things differently. And it shows. We believe that quality senior living is an ideal balance of care and hospitality. At Alto Wheaton, moving here is moving forward. Our communities offer the best of both worlds in assisted living and memory care services – luxury...
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Photo of Sunrise of Schaumburg
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Overall, the facility is fine. The staff and dining are also good. An areas that I'd like to see improved is: - better feedback from the staff on my mother's general well being. The only drawback that we are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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Photo of Brookdale Orland Park
1111 Photos available
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My mother moved into Brookdale in Orland Park last year, after the passing of my father. This was the first time she has lived alone in over 50 years. She is much happier and much more active than she’s been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Care—On Your TermsWouldn’t it be nice to trade in a life of fear, worry and isolation for one full of comfortable accommodations, wonderful friends and personalized care designed to meet your exact needs? If so, our assisted and memory care community may just be the place for you. The seniors who...
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Photo of Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village
77 Photos available
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My mother has been in independent living here for almost four months. Overall the facility is pleasant and staff are friendly. Dinners are mostly good and the grounds are nicely kept. The problem is the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community offers 270 spacious independent living residences and 64 licensed assisted living apartments in a variety of floor plans. Independent living amenities include: restaurant-style dinner served daily, 24-hour staff and emergency call system, Wellness Clinic and...
Photo of Celebrate Senior Living of Niles
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The staff is professional and very friendly and knowledgeable taking care of their clients. My sister who is a resident on their memory care unit? So she does not attend dinner in their main dining room,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Celebrate Senior Living of Niles is a close-knit continuing care senior retirement community with independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing rehabilitation care. It is located in the Village of Niles, Cook County, Illinois, a peaceful suburb ten minutes from Chicago.As...
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Photo of Westbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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5 to all. We didn't have any complaints. Everyone was very supportive and friendly. They do affordable short-term respite stays for people who need a temporary option.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Westbridge is located on the Wyndemere Retirement Community campus in Wheaton, IllinoisWestbridge residences offer a combination of gracious style and function that enables many to maintain their independence and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Our distinctive one-bedroom suites feature a...
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Photo of Jennings Terrace
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What the facility lacks in modernization is more than made up for by staff care and friendliness. They are quick to communicate any health issues that occur, respond immediately to ensure resident safety,...
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.
Established in 1943 Jennings Terrace is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to serving the needs of area senior citizens in a home-like setting. Jennings is a provider of affordable high quality services. Our services are responsive and flexible to meet current and changing demands. ...
Photo of The Cottages of New Lenox
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This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Cottages of New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
Photo of Hearthwood Senior Living
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I have lived at Hearthwood senior living for 3 & a half years. They took over from the oaks senior living about 15 months ago and have really made a lot of inprovments to the establishment .we also have a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Imagine a warm and friendly community with a small-town feel, where making friends is easy, and people care about and help each other. Located in Bartlett, Illinois on 41 acres of wetlands and rolling woodlands we offer the ideal location to appreciate the calm beauty of nature while still...
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Photo of Serenity Living
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They were very comforting to my mother. The care was amazing. It was affordable. We would refer anyone the facility. I would highly recommend the facility. Very caring staff.
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.
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Photo of Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care
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My sister has been living at Caledonia for many months. She requires 24 hour caregivers. We tried to have her live at home with caregivers, however it became unsustainable. Once we moved her into...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Caledonia Senior Living is a small, private home providing both assisted living and 24-hour nursing care in a beautiful, intimate setting. Our home is nestled on five wooded acres, and offers a wide range of services and activities to meet all of your needs. We are a non-profit organization,...
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Photo of Prairie Green at Fay's Point
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The entire staff from front desk, management, nursing, cna, dining, hospitality, activity, physical therapy, etc. played a big part in her feeling welcome and enjoying daily living. The atmosphere is so...
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.
Surround yourself with FriendsLocated in the heart of Chicago’s near south suburbs, the new Prairie Green at Fay’s Point offers resort-style living at an affordable rate. Our community is licensed for Supportive Living, an innovative model designed by the State of Illinois to provide affordable...
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Photo of Belmont Village Glenview
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From the staff, to the nurses, caregivers/PALs, and foodservice crew, everyone is friendly and professional. BV is very client focused, attentive, and thorough. There's peace of mind knowing that my Mom...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Belmont Village of Glenview, Illinois is situated in the heart of a beautiful residential area. Our community is convenient to Old Orchard, the botanical gardens and many places of worship. There are also major medical centers and hospitals in close to the facility, including the new Glenview...
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Photo of Ciel Senior Living at Plainfield
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Great place they will work with you to see that you get what you would like for your family members care and welfare. plus the idea of an ER right around the corner is an added safety catch
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Homey, Craftsman-style architecture paired with stylish, chic interiors create a truly unique atmosphere that can only be found at Ciel Senior Living of Plainfield — a community offering assisted living and memory care services in Plainfield, Illinois. Residents can age in place while enjoying an...
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Photo of Cedarhurst of Naperville
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Main entrance was very clean bright and decorated. We were able to reserve the party room for a family party. Room was clean and bright. Plenty of room nice kitchen facility. Bar fixtures and a pool table...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Cedarhurst of Naperville, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Naperville, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory...
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Photo of Summit of Uptown
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Staff and caregivers are so helpful and supportive. [community removed] stall and caregivers were major disappointments. I would recommend Summit to family and friends.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Summit of Uptown is located in the heart of Park Ridge and offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Our community features spacious studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments within an active lifestyle community.We offer onsite daily activities focused on building deep...
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Every staff member we encountered was professional, kind, caring, and helpful. There were plenty of fun activities to participate in as wanted, and my mom ended up enjoying lots of different things. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Come experience what makes River Glen so special! Independent Living townhomes now available as rentals! With two models to choose from; the ranch model is 1,434 sq ft and our two story model is very spacious at 2400 Sq ft. Both include full basements and screened in sun porches...you won't need...
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Everyone there is nice and caring. Although sometimes not all on the same page. Sometimes we get different answers from different people regarding my mother and how she is doing. The room is small but nice....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Crystal Lake! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...
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5 stars all the way for everything except the food, since I never actually ate there or saw what they offer. From my experience, though, everything else was excellent. The atmosphere was welcoming, and the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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Photo of Brighton Gardens of Wheaton
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Staff is friendly from what little I'm there so I can't say much else about that. Room size is adequate. When you go from a 2400sq ft home to a 433 sq one bed room apt. that is quite a shock but it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
At Brighton Gardens of Wheaton we provide solutions for seniors who need assistance with their activities of daily living. Our service plans are individualized and provided by a team of specially trained, designated care managers who provide service for the same residents consistently, to build...
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I would definitely recommend Eden Vista to others! I loved how there was 24/7 nurse care. My sister and I felt comfortable with the staff knowing they helped my dad with his medication throughout the day,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Eden Vista Rock Run is a premier assisted living and memory care community located in the heart of Joliet, Illinois. We offer a variety of spacious, comfortable floor plans designed to feel like home, along with engaging daily programming that supports wellness of the body, mind, and spirit —...
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Cost of nursing homes in Helmar, IL

The average cost of senior living in Helmar is $7,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sheridan, IL with an average of $5,189 per month.

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

Helmar, IL
$7,384/mo
$7,460/mo
$5,392/mo

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

Helmar, IL
$7,384/mo
U.S. national average
$5,056/mo

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

$7,836/mo
Nursing Homes
$7,384/mo

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

Senior living costs in Helmar 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: Helmar, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelmar, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$7,384/mo$6,342/mo$5,056/mo
Assisted Living$7,753/mo$6,307/mo$4,784/mo
Memory Care$7,836/mo$6,342/mo$5,056/mo
Independent Living$4,164/mo$5,192/mo$4,247/mo
Nursing Homes
Helmar, IL:$7,384/mo
Illinois:$6,342/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Assisted Living
Helmar, IL:$7,753/mo
Illinois:$6,307/mo
U.S.:$4,784/mo
Memory Care
Helmar, IL:$7,836/mo
Illinois:$6,342/mo
U.S.:$5,056/mo
Independent Living
Helmar, IL:$4,164/mo
Illinois:$5,192/mo
U.S.:$4,247/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Helmar, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Helmar 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.

Helmar, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Helmar, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Helmar 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
Helmar, IL$6,277/mo$5,940/mo+5.7%
Illinois$6,153/mo$5,814/mo+5.8%
National$5,668/mo$5,386/mo+5.2%
Helmar, IL
2024 average cost:$6,277/mo
2023 average cost:$5,940/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,153/mo
2023 average cost:$5,814/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,668/mo
2023 average cost:$5,386/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Helmar

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Helmar

Bella Terra Bloomingdale

4.6
Excellent caring staff. The food was always hot and fresh. Excellent chef as all of the food is made right there on premises. The nurses and aides were very caring and attentive to our needs. Great therapy team. The facility is immaculate I would highly recommend this facility

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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Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Helmar nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helmar nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helmar, 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 Helmar 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 Helmar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
56.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
30.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.2%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helmar 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 Helmar Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
59%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helmar 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 Helmar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
49.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
45.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.8%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Helmar 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 Helmar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.2%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Helmar 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 Helmar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helmar, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
68%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.9%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
55.5%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspirations of Northbrook, Discovery Village Des Plaines and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Helmar, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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