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6 Best Nursing Homes in Leaf River, IL

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Leaf River 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 6 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Leaf River, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Leaf River is about $4,649, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 10 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Leaf River, IL

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I am a resident and I have to say the rooms, food, staff and the administrative executive are great. The food is fresh and dietary attempts to offer healthy foods. They try to comply with your individual...
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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.
Dimensions Living Winnebago is located in picturesque Winnebago, Illinois. It is a village located in Winnebago County. It is a very small town, with a population of only over 3,000. The village has a total area of only 1.9 square miles. The beautiful green grass fields and the small town...
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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.
At Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Oregon you can enjoy independence when you want it with 24 hour assistance and on site nurses when you need it. Our accessible 16 bedroom, 17 full bathroom home is in a beautiful residential neighborhood in Oregon, IL.
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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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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 Leaf River, IL

The average cost of senior living in Leaf River is $4,649 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include German Valley, IL with an average of $4,487 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Leaf River, IL, vs. nearby cities

Leaf River, IL
$4,649/mo
$4,612/mo

Nursing homes costs in Leaf River, IL, vs. state and national averages

Leaf River, IL
$4,649/mo
U.S. national average
$5,022/mo

Nursing homes costs in Leaf River, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,666/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,649/mo

Nursing homes costs in Leaf River, IL, by floor plan type

Senior living costs in Leaf River 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: Leaf River, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeaf River, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,649/mo$5,513/mo$5,022/mo
Assisted Living$4,666/mo$5,491/mo$4,758/mo
Memory Care$4,666/mo$5,513/mo$5,022/mo
Independent Living$3,566/mo$4,524/mo$4,217/mo
Nursing Homes
Leaf River, IL:$4,649/mo
Illinois:$5,513/mo
U.S.:$5,022/mo
Assisted Living
Leaf River, IL:$4,666/mo
Illinois:$5,491/mo
U.S.:$4,758/mo
Memory Care
Leaf River, IL:$4,666/mo
Illinois:$5,513/mo
U.S.:$5,022/mo
Independent Living
Leaf River, IL:$3,566/mo
Illinois:$4,524/mo
U.S.:$4,217/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Leaf River

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Leaf River

Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL

5.0
Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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Pa Peterson At The Citadel in Rockford, IL

5.0
we have my father here and could not be happier with his care.

WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Memory Care in Freeport, IL

4.3
Well managed. Staff know the residents and treat them with respect.

Leaf River nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leaf River nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leaf River, 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 Leaf River 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 Leaf River that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Leaf River, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
20.2%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Leaf River 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 Leaf River Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Leaf River, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Leaf River 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 Leaf River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leaf River, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Leaf River 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 Leaf River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leaf River, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
25%
0.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leaf River 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 Leaf River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leaf River, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
25%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dimensions Living Winnebago, Shepherd Premier Assisted Living of Oregon and Pinecrest Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Leaf River, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 6 nursing homes facilities near Leaf River, Illinois. See the full list.
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