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10 Best Nursing Homes in Vernon Hills, IL

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Vernon Hills 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 53 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Vernon Hills, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Vernon Hills is about $6,079, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1690 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Vernon Hills, IL

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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.
Transitional Care of Arlington Heights is a post-acute care center providing physical, respiratory, post-surgical, orthopedic, and cardiac therapies to bridge the distance between the hospital and your best life. We offer short-term care that blends health care and hospitality. We are proud to...
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Cost of nursing homes in Vernon Hills, IL

The average cost of senior living in Vernon Hills is $6,079 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highwood, IL with an average of $5,997 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Vernon Hills, IL, vs. nearby cities

Vernon Hills, IL
$6,079/mo
$6,008/mo

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

Vernon Hills, IL
$6,079/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$6,173/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,079/mo

Nursing homes costs in Vernon Hills, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,421/mo
Studio
$6,207/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,569/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,669/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,928/mo

Senior living costs in Vernon Hills 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: Vernon Hills, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeVernon Hills, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,079/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,136/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,173/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$6,337/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Vernon Hills, IL:$6,079/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Vernon Hills, IL:$6,136/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Vernon Hills, IL:$6,173/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Vernon Hills, IL:$6,337/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Vernon Hills, IL, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Vernon Hills, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Vernon Hills 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 median 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
Vernon Hills, IL$6,559/mo$6,259/mo+4.8%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Vernon Hills, IL
2024 average cost:$6,559/mo
2023 average cost:$6,259/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,811/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Vernon Hills

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Vernon Hills

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

Vernon Hills nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Vernon Hills nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Vernon Hills, 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 Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Vernon Hills, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
66.7%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
93.8%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
52.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
81.3%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Vernon Hills, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
72.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
60.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.2%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Vernon Hills, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
64.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
64.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
68.8%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Vernon Hills, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
45.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Vernon Hills, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
77.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
83.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
64.6%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
70.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
43.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living, Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills and Brookdale Vernon Hills are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Vernon Hills, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 53 nursing homes facilities near Vernon Hills, Illinois. See the full list.
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