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10 Best Nursing Homes in Avena, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Avena nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Avena, IL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Avena or another care type is right for you. Browse 120 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Avena.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Durley, Smithboro and Pleasant Mound.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Avena, IL

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Last Updated: 11/5/24
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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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Avena, IL

The average cost of senior living in Avena is $4,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mason, IL with an average of $3,858 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avena, IL vs. nearby cities

Avena, IL
$4,291/mo
$4,173/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avena, IL vs. the state and national average

Avena, IL
$4,291/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Avena vs. other types of senior living

$4,473/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,291/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Avena, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,532/mo
Studio
$4,539/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,197/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,088/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Avena over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Avena

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Avena

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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San Gabriel Memory Care in Highland, IL

5.0
The employees at San Gabriel Memory Care are educated and trained on dementia and how to care for this patient population. I like the fact that there are consistent caregivers and always someone nearby if you need help. They are consistent with their care and take the residents to the bathroom ...
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Villas at St. James in Breese, IL

5.0
Our family is very happy to have grandpa at The Villas at St. James. He didn’t want to leave his home but [name removed] made him feel comfortable. He sits with “the guys” and enjoys meal times. They take the bus for rides which he loves since he can no longer drive. The staff is always friendly ...
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Avena nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Avena nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Avena, 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 Avena 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 Avena that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Avena, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
21.2%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
5.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
48.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
13.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Avena 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 Avena Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Avena, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
19.2%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Avena 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 Avena partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Avena, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.8%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.9%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Avena 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 Avena communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Avena, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
21.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Avena 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 Avena offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Avena, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
25%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
44.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.2%
0.4%
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