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10 Best Nursing Homes in Park Forest, IL
Park 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 34 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Park Forest, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Park Forest is about $4,875, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 628 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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Cost of nursing homes in Park Forest, IL
The average cost of senior living in Park Forest is $4,875 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sauk Village, IL with an average of $4,719 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Park Forest, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Park Forest, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Park Forest vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Park Forest, IL by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Park Forest over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Park Forest
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Park Forest
Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN
4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.
Meadowbrook Bolingbrook
5.0
My mother has been in Meadowbrook Bolingbrook, IL for over a year. I find my Mother’s Doctor, Nurses, Aid Tech, Administrators, Kitchen Staff, Social Workers and Reception area staff, all of them are Great (friendly, professionals and very helpful). It is a big relief at this time of Pandemic to ...
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Meadowbrook LaGrange in La Grange, IL
5.0
Everything is good when I am there. Everybody is doing a great job and they smile. They answer my questions. It is going well and they contact me. They were good and respectful.
Park Forest nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Park Forest nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Park 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 Park 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 Park 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
57.1%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60.7%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
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 Park 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 Park 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
53.6%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Park 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 Park 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
39.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select dining options in Park 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 Park Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Park 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 Park Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
35.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
57.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
0.4%
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Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living and Porter Place Memory Care are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Park Forest, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 34 nursing homes facilities near Park Forest, Illinois. See the full list.
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