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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oak, IL

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Illinois is $5,252, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Oak area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Oak, IL

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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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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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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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.
Experience exceptional care in a warm, home-like environment. Our mission is to provide a fulfilling and safe life for your loved ones, with personalized attention and specialized memory care.At Century Assisted Living, our specialization in memory care is one feature that sets us apart from...
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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.
Carbondale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled and intermediate care facility located in Carbondale, Illinois. Carbondale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has undergone many physical plant improvements, including a new rehabilitation treatment area, and a brand new supportive...
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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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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.
Finding the right place for your loved one doesn't have to a difficult decision with options like New Haven - Kevil so look no further. New Haven - Kevil, located in Kevil, KY is an assisted living facility that takes a more comprehensive approach to providing the very best care for your loved...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Oak, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $5,252 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. 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 state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeIllinoisU.S.Cost difference
Nursing Homes$5,252/mo$5,847/mo10.2% below national median
Assisted Living$6,329/mo$5,830/mo8.6% above national median
Memory Care$7,681/mo$6,999/mo9.7% above national median
Independent Living$3,342/mo$3,520/mo5.1% below national median
Nursing Homes
Illinois:$5,252/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Cost difference:10.2% below national median
Assisted Living
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:8.6% above national median
Memory Care
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:9.7% above national median
Independent Living
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:5.1% below national median
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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 Oak

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oak

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

Fifth Season Residential in Marion, IL

4.8
We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a tour. Mom loved it. People in Benton spoke highly of the facility It's a very friendly ...
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Reflections Memory Care - Hollybrook in Harrisburg, IL

5.0
This is a great community. The staff are outstanding. The activities are so important for my mom's care. We are happy with the one on one for care. The meals are really good and the variety. We love the memory care for my mom. I highly recommend the great care to other family.

Oak nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oak nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oak, 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 Oak 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 Oak that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oak, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.9%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.5%
17.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oak 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 Oak Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oak, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
39.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
36.4%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oak 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 Oak partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oak, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
36.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
18.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Oak 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 Oak communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oak, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.2%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
24.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Oak 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 Oak offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oak, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
51.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
27.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

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