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10 Best Nursing Homes in Polk, IL

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Polk 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 309 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Polk, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Polk is about $5,487, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Polk, IL

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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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44 Floor plans available
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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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...
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Photo of Miller Beach Terrace
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.
Photo of Joshua Arms
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.
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Photo of Aperion
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.
Photo of Waterfront Terrace, Inc.
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.
At Waterfront Recognizing a voice on the phone remembering a resident’s favorite dessert, asking about that special grandchild – it’s the little things that make the big difference. Waterfront Terrace is the perfect size to care for your personal comforts and individual needs. At waterfront...
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.
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.
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation is a customer focused senior health care and rehabilitation center.Our Mission To compassionately serve each resident with quality care and excellence through housing and health solutions that foster independence and self-esteem. And, to provide a continuum of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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.
Photo of Autumn Trace Senior Communities Rensselaer
77 Photos available
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.
Autumn Trace Senior Living Communities are designed to support the ability for seniors to age-in-place and experience a lifestyle that honors their independence. For aging adults who may need additional support beyond the amenities included in the monthly fee, we offer services to accommodate...
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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.
Photo of Ignite Medical Resorts of Chesterton
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.
Symphony of Chesterton is a licensed assisted living community that is located in Chesterton, IN. Chesterton is a part of Porter County, and it is a great place to live. Chesterton offers opportunities for residents and guests to get out and have some fun. Those who are visiting Chesterton and...
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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.
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.
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Photo of Autumn Trace Senior Communities Kentland
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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.
Welcome HomeAutumn Trace is a privately-owned company with a history of operation in rural Indiana, specializing in a hands-on approach to catered independent and assisted living. With management close by, no issue is without a quick resolution and flexibility is always an option. We provide an...
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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 Polk, IL

The average cost of senior living in Polk is $5,487 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Beecher, IL with an average of $5,487 per month.

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

Polk, IL
$5,487/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$7,913/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,487/mo

Nursing homes costs in Polk, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,144/mo
Private
$5,740/mo

Senior living costs in Polk 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: Polk, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typePolk, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,487/mo$5,252/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$6,613/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,913/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living$3,395/mo$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Polk, IL:$5,487/mo
Illinois:$5,252/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Polk, IL:$6,613/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Polk, IL:$7,913/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Polk, IL:$3,395/mo
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Polk, IL, over time

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

Polk, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Polk, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Polk 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 average 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
Polk, IL$6,680/mo$6,404/mo+4.3%
Illinois$6,483/mo$6,232/mo+4.0%
National$6,098/mo$5,866/mo+4.0%
Polk, IL
2024 average cost:$6,680/mo
2023 average cost:$6,404/mo
Percent change:+4.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,483/mo
2023 average cost:$6,232/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,098/mo
2023 average cost:$5,866/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
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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 Polk

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Polk

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.

Polk nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Polk nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Polk, 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 Polk 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 Polk that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Polk, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
56.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
54.4%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79.6%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
80.9%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.6%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
79.3%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50.2%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Polk 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 Polk Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Polk, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Polk 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 Polk partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Polk, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.2%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
44.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
47.6%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Polk 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 Polk communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Polk, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
53.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
38.2%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Polk 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 Polk offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Polk, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
56.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.3%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
48.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
56%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
40.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56%
0.4%
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Residences at Coffee Creek, The Clare, a CCRC and The Timbers of Shorewood are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Polk, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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