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9 Best Nursing Homes in Kankakee, IL
Kankakee 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 9 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Kankakee, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Kankakee is about $5,062, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 69 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Andres, Peotone and Whitaker.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Kankakee, IL
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9.0
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15 reviews
Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.
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.
Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...
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Overall Ascension Living Heritage Village is a good experience. We love their staff because if they can please my mom, that takes some doing!! We would recommend this community to other families based on the...
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.
Presence Heritage Village enables residents to age in place. Enjoy an active lifestyle without worrying about home maintenance in our independent living apartments. If your health care needs change, assisted living, rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care and adult day services are all...
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Overall our families experience has been great, when we come to visit all of the staff members have been great. The cleanliness of the community is amazing we are very very impressed. As far as we know the...
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.
Heritage Woods of Manteno is located in the village of Manteno, IL, a peaceful area with its own form of simple beauty. This assisted living community is part of a residential area that is developing, and it is a great place for seniors to call home. Those who come to visit the residents of this...
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20 reviews
I really like the facility, the nurses are just wonderful, the staff ate very good. Y only criticism is the CNAs don't seem to keep any schedule of what to do for the residents...emptying garbage, changing...
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.
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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My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I...
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.
High Point Residence of Kankakee offers a welcoming and supportive environment for seniors seeking a balance between independence and the need for assistance. As a proud participant in the Illinois Supportive Living Program, we are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our residents...
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Kankakee, IL
The average cost of senior living in Kankakee is $5,062 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Grant Park, IL with an average of $4,797 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kankakee
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kankakee
Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL
5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.
High Point Residence Kankakee
5.0
I was looking for a place for my uncle. I was referred to Asbury from his doctor. [Name removed] called me right away after I left a message there and met with me that evening. My wife and I took a tour of the place and decided on it right away.
[Name removed] and the team there were ...
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Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bourbonnais, IL
4.5
We were very, very happy with Riverside. I have no complaints. My mother liked it there, and they took very good care of her. I having nothing negative to say.
Kankakee nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kankakee nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kankakee, 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 Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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
85.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
85.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
85.7%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
71.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Kankakee 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 Kankakee 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
85.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
28.6%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kankakee 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 Kankakee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kankakee, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
57.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
85.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Kankakee 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 Kankakee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
28.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
57.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kankakee 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 Kankakee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
85.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
71.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC, Ascension Living Heritage Village and Heritage Woods of Watseka are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Kankakee, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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