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10 Best Nursing Homes in Joliet, IL

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Joliet 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 19 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Joliet, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Joliet is about $5,649, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 666 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Joliet, IL

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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet 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,...
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We moved our mom in just about a year ago. The overall experience has been amazing from the first time stepping foot into The Timbers the process was very easy all of the staff is always welcoming. My mom is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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I want to mention that they should have told us that they increase your rent by [fee removed]/month for every year you are here. We will have to move again as we cannot pay these increases. We had thought...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Romeoville! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each service...
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The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and knows everyone on a first name basis. Issues are addressed immediately. The environment is friendly and welcoming. The residents all get along and care about one...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...
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We were very pleased to find Ciel for my brother in law. It is very warm and welcoming. It is cheerfully decorated and all of the fireplaces and areas throughout are decorated for each holiday. There are...
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.
The living is easy here because the services are second to none!' HarborChase of Plainfield conveniently serves the assisted living and memory care needs of seniors and families in and around the Plainfield area. Our community is situated on 3.8 acres just 35 miles southwest of Chicago. The...
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Very clean. Receptionist very friendly. My loved one doesn't participate in activities but there seems to be something scheduled daily. There is almost NO communication from administrative staff. They don't...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
The Inn at Willow Falls was designed with consideration for every facet of a secure and enriching senior lifestyle — from a choice of meticulously designed apartments to a complete program of supportive care and social services. Residents will delight in the beautiful grounds, the comfortable...
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[name removed], the executive Director is very responsive and does a great job managing the facility. [name removed], who is in charge of the nurses is also very responsive and does a good job. This is not a...
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.
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...
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
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.
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I was very pleased with Heritage woods. The people and staff were very friendly, they had interactive activities, the food was pretty good, and the facility was clean. My dad [name removed] lived there for...
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.
Heritage Woods of Plainfield is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Northwest Will County, Illinois about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, Heritage Woods is a lovely supportive...
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The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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The main nursing staff is very good here. I know they've had changes with the management but the primary nurses are very good. However, they need to work on staffing over the weekends with nursing...
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.
Rock Run Place offers memory care services to seniors in the Will County, Illinois area. Residents enjoy cultural events, natural attractions, shopping and dining options in Joliet, as well as in Chicago, just 45 miles from our residence.We take regular afternoon outings for shopping at Westfield...
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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.
Deerbrook Care Centre was the first in the Joliet community to offer the Our Town™ inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation center. At Deerbrook, our highly trained staff of on-site professionals and physical, occupational and speech therapists will work with you or your loved one to achieve the...
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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: 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: 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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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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 Joliet, IL

The average cost of senior living in Joliet is $5,649 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Wilmington, IL with an average of $5,181 per month.

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

Joliet, IL
$5,649/mo
$5,616/mo
$5,718/mo

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

Joliet, IL
$5,649/mo
U.S. national average
$4,859/mo

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

$5,583/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,649/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,890/mo
Studio
$5,474/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,472/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,993/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Joliet over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Joliet

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Joliet

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.

Charter Senior Living of Hazel Crest

5.0
Fives all the way around!!! He, Mr. [name removed] passed away charter living of hazelcrest is a fair and balanced representation of senior living with dignity.

Joliet nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Joliet nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Joliet, 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 Joliet 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 Joliet 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
52.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
47.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
35.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
58.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Joliet 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 Joliet Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Joliet, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
52.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Joliet 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 Joliet partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Joliet, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.2%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
47.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
52.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Joliet 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 Joliet communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Joliet, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
35.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Joliet 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 Joliet offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
41.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
64.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70.6%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
58.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
64.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.8%
0.4%
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Sunrise of Naperville North, Brookdale Glen Ellyn and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Joliet, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Joliet, Illinois. See the full list.

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