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10 Best Nursing Homes in Highwood, IL

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Highwood 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 42 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Highwood, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Highwood is about $5,885, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1401 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Highwood, IL

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Photo of Northbrook Inn Memory Care Community
99 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
1.0
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17 reviews
1.0
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17 reviews
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After touring several communities, this was the only community we felt love as we walked through the building. The staff are kind, caring and treat the patients as family. Moving my mom into Northbrook Inn...
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.
Northbrook Inn, part of the Koelsch Senior Communities, and family owned since 1958 is located in the village of Northbrook. The single-story memory care community in the Pointe Drive neighborhood is considered by many to be a retiree's dream neighborhood as it is peaceful and quiet, close to...
Photo of Victory Centre of Vernon Hills
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
5 star
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In house visiting nurse practitioner is excellent. Executive staff is trying; much upheaval. Polite and helpful initial entry. Clean and organized. Safe. Nursing staff is non-communicative. Dining is...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Vernon Hills 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 else, this is your life...
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I am happy with the overall care that my dear friend has been receiving from this community. The staff have been very helpful with the transition and do there best to accommodate his needs while he is there....
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.
The Abington of Glenview endows their residents with the comfort and serenity that comes from receiving remarkable care from skilled professionals who are devoted to the welfare and happiness of each and every patient. The nurses and staff, the results-driven rehabilitation therapies, the...
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husband was just at Whitehall of Deerfield for 3 weeks. Generally, it was a clean, well run efficient facility with caring staff. PT was 2x day, 5 days and was excellent! The food was actually pretty good!...
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.
Premiere Care and service has always been top priority at Whitehall of Deerfield. Through high staffing levels, to staff longevity and commitment, Whitehall provides a unique level of service to our patients. In addition to providing outstanding care, the facility is dedicated to serving humanity...
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5.3
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28 reviews
5.3
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28 reviews
5 star
43%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
11%
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My mother has being in the facility for over two years, and we can said enough of the great care she has received from all the staff. We look at many facilities before and they were very impersonal and cold...
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.
Let our 24/7 nursing care put your mind at ease at our Wealshire Plus Assisted Living Campus. Our Sheltered Care license allows us to achieve a true Continuum of Care, providing the extra "plus" care for your loved one you won't find at a standard Assisted Living. At the Wealshire, couples can...
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Photo of Lake Forest Place Independent Living, a CCRC
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4 star
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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.
For today’s independent older adults, Presbyterian Homes’ Lake Forest Place is a Life Plan Community with the perfect combination of sophisticated retirement living and total peace of mind. Located on 60 beautifully wooded acres, Lake Forest Place offers apartment and cottage residences just...
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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.
Our team of knowledgeable and caring professionals include physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians, recreation therapists, and social workers.  Our goal is to restore our residents to their optimal level of health.  Upon admission, residents are evaluated to assure that needs are met...
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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.
Photo of Weinberg Community for Senior Living
5 star
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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...
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I can't recommend this place highly enough. My mom moved there when Promedica in Arlington Hts closed. Then we found out she didn't have much time left. They graciously let us stay with her for those last 3...
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.
Since 1984, Lexington has been a part of the community helping to serve seniors throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. Our sub acute rehabilitation program is designed specifically for those individuals recovering from a hospital stay or recent surgery, requiring short term rehabilitation and/or...
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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.
Photo of Encore at the Lodge
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.
Photo of Harbor House
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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Highwood, IL

The average cost of senior living in Highwood is $5,885 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mettawa, IL with an average of $5,896 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highwood, IL vs. nearby cities

Highwood, IL
$5,885/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highwood, IL vs. the state and national average

Highwood, IL
$5,885/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Highwood vs. other types of senior living

$5,966/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,885/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Highwood, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$6,077/mo
Studio
$6,609/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,133/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,923/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,355/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Highwood over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Highwood

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Highwood

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

Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

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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Highwood nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Highwood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Highwood, 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 Highwood 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 Highwood that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Highwood, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
76.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
73.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
92.1%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
86.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.1%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
76.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.2%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Highwood 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 Highwood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Highwood, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
36.8%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Highwood 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 Highwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Highwood, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
68.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
68.4%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
76.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Highwood 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 Highwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Highwood, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Highwood 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 Highwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Highwood, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
55.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
84.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
73.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
84.2%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
73.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
47.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC, Brookdale Northbrook and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Highwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 42 nursing homes facilities near Highwood, Illinois. See the full list.

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