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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lake County, IL

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Lake County 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 29 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lake County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lake County is about $6,192, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1078 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lake County, IL

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7.0
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I would say worth the money, if you take advantage of full range of services. Very responsive staff - nice facility.
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.
Hillcrest Nursing Center is a 142 bed intermediate care nursing facility located in the heart of Lake County. Hillcrest provides 24 hour nursing care by trained and caring staff members, physical, occupational and speech therapy along with delicious and nutritious meals. Licensed nurses...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Lake County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lake County is $6,192 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Old Mill Creek, IL with an average of $5,778 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Lake County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Lake County, IL
$6,192/mo
$6,167/mo

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

Lake County, IL
$6,192/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$6,189/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,192/mo

Nursing homes costs in Lake County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,540/mo
Studio
$5,810/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,992/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,703/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,633/mo

Senior living costs in Lake County 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: Lake County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLake County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,192/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,144/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,189/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$7,044/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Lake County, IL:$6,192/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Lake County, IL:$6,144/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Lake County, IL:$6,189/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Lake County, IL:$7,044/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Lake County, IL, over time

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

Lake County, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Lake County, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Lake County 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
Lake County, IL$5,958/mo$5,467/mo+9.0%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Lake County, IL
2024 average cost:$5,958/mo
2023 average cost:$5,467/mo
Percent change:+9.0%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,811/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Lake County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lake County

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Casa del Mare Memory Care in Kenosha, WI

5.0
This is a fantastic community, my father is doing well here. He loves the place and we are satisfied. A place for mom was amazing with all they help they provided. My sister says they are providing him with great care. We are pleased with everything they have done for us.

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

Lake County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake County, 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 Lake County 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 Lake County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lake County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
53.8%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.2%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
88.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
53.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
61.5%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
84.6%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake County 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 Lake County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Lake County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
76.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
61.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
65.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake County 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 Lake County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lake County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
76.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
80.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Lake County 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 Lake County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lake County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
73.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
76.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
57.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.6%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Lake County 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 Lake County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lake County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
76.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
69.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
69.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
84.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
73.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
76.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
76.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
84.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Galloway Senior Living, The Auberge at Lake Zurich and Sunrise of Buffalo Grove are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lake County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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