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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wilmette, IL

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Wilmette 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 113 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wilmette, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wilmette is about $6,029, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1755 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wilmette, 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.
At Citadel of Waterford, we offer a holistic approach to care that maximizes physical, mental, and social well-being for you or your loved one. Through continuous personalized attention and care planning, we provide the highest quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation services for each of our...
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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.
There are eventualities in our lives we carefully plan for and then there are those that catch us unawares. Lake Shore’s staff is in place to work with your family when you or a beloved family member requires rehabilitative services, a well-earned respite break or long-term 24-hour skilled...
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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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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.
A nationally accredited continuing care retirement community, Covenant Village is located on 55 park like acres just 25 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer a residential setting for every aspect of retirement: residential retirement, catered living, assisted living, memory care and skilled...
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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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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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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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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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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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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 Alden Des Plaines you can enjoy the warmth of friendship, the amenities of a five star resort and the skilled medical services of a superb health facility – all within pleasant, safe surroundings. We specialized in rehabilitation therapy, speech and occupational therapy, as well as treatment...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wilmette, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wilmette is $6,029 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Skokie, IL with an average of $5,996 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Wilmette, IL, vs. nearby cities

Wilmette, IL
$6,029/mo
$6,055/mo

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

Wilmette, IL
$6,029/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$6,195/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,029/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,234/mo
Studio
$6,776/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,311/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,870/mo

Senior living costs in Wilmette 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: Wilmette, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilmette, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$6,029/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$6,190/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$6,195/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$5,585/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Wilmette, IL:$6,029/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Wilmette, IL:$6,190/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Wilmette, IL:$6,195/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Wilmette, IL:$5,585/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wilmette, IL, over time

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

Wilmette, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Wilmette, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wilmette 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
Wilmette, IL$7,226/mo$6,770/mo+6.7%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Wilmette, IL
2024 average cost:$7,226/mo
2023 average cost:$6,770/mo
Percent change:+6.7%
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 Wilmette

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wilmette

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

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Wilmette nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilmette nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilmette, 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 Wilmette 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 Wilmette that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wilmette, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
63.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.1%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
79.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
26.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
67.5%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wilmette 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 Wilmette Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wilmette, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
54.2%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilmette 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 Wilmette partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilmette, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
39.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
47%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50.6%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilmette 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 Wilmette communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilmette, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilmette 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 Wilmette offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilmette, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.2%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.2%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.2%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Inspirations of Northbrook, Discovery Village Des Plaines and Arden Courts Northbrook, A Memory Care Community are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wilmette, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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