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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lake Forest, IL

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Lake Forest 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 40 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lake Forest, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lake Forest is about $5,928, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1187 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lake Forest, IL

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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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She likes living in her apartment at heritage Woods. The staff helps my mom every day. She is grateful for the nursing staff as they help her when she needs it. She has adjusted quite well to not living on...
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.
The Heritage Woods of Gurnee assisted living facility is located in the gorgeous city of Gurnee, IL. For many years now, this city has been known for its astonishing natural beauty located near the banks of the Des Plaines River. There are also a number of places where residents can shop and dine...
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There has been staff transitions that have made billing/care more difficult to manage recently. I'm hopeful that once settled things will be back to normal. I would like to mention that [name removed] the...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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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.
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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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
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Lake Forest, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lake Forest is $5,928 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gurnee, IL with an average of $5,874 per month.

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

Lake Forest, IL
$5,928/mo
$5,896/mo

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

Lake Forest, IL
$5,928/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$5,977/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,928/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,000/mo
Studio
$6,482/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,032/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,764/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,355/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lake Forest over time

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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 Forest

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lake Forest

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.

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

Lake Forest nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lake Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lake Forest, 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 Forest 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 Forest 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
71.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
71.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
54.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
74.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Lake Forest 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 Forest 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
74.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
68.6%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
31.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lake Forest 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 Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
62.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lake Forest 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 Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.4%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lake Forest 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 Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
65.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.1%
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
62.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.7%
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 Lake Forest, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 40 nursing homes facilities near Lake Forest, Illinois. See the full list.

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