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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wayne County, IL
Wayne County 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 64 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wayne County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wayne County is about $4,340, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 114 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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.
RiverOaks Health Campus is nestled in a wooded area just outside the city limits of Princeton, where sightings of deer, squirrel, birds and other wildlife are common events. We are conveniently located along US Hwy 41 just 30 minutes south of Vincennes and 30 minutes north of Evansville....
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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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.
Cost of nursing homes in Wayne County, IL
The average cost of senior living in Wayne County is $4,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Clay City, IL with an average of $3,955 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wayne County, IL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Wayne County, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Wayne County, IL by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wayne County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wayne County
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!
Brookstone Estates of Olney
3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Highpoint Residence Centralia
5.0
We thought keeping mom home was the best thing, all of us family thought .. last resort moving mom out of her home. WoW.. what a mistake! We Couldn't have been more wrong in our thinking and Mom's wishes! She is doing better than ever, tons of friends, engaging people, GREAT food, my family ...
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Wayne County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wayne County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wayne County, 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 Wayne County 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 Wayne County 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
19.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
94.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.8%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.9%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
44.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Wayne County 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 Wayne County 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
50%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wayne County 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 Wayne County 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
27.8%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.1%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.2%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wayne County 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 Wayne County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wayne County 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 Wayne County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
52.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
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