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10 Best Nursing Homes in Big Rock, IL

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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
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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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.
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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.
Since 1984, Lexington has been a part of the community helping to serve seniors throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. Our sub acute rehabilitation program is designed specifically for those individuals recovering from a hospital stay or recent surgery, requiring short term rehabilitation and/or...
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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.
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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
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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: 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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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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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: 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 Big Rock, IL

The average cost of senior living in Big Rock is $5,626 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Newark, IL with an average of $5,167 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Big Rock, IL, vs. nearby cities

Big Rock, IL
$5,626/mo
$5,635/mo

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

Big Rock, IL
$5,626/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,645/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,626/mo

Nursing homes costs in Big Rock, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,887/mo
Studio
$5,711/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,933/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,283/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,868/mo

Senior living costs in Big Rock 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: Big Rock, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBig Rock, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,626/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,597/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,645/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,184/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Big Rock, IL:$5,626/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Big Rock, IL:$5,597/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Big Rock, IL:$5,645/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Big Rock, IL:$4,184/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Big Rock, IL, over time

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

Big Rock, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Big Rock, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Big Rock 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
Big Rock, IL$6,368/mo$6,033/mo+5.5%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Big Rock, IL
2024 average cost:$6,368/mo
2023 average cost:$6,033/mo
Percent change:+5.5%
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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What families are saying about nursing homes in Big Rock

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Big Rock

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL

5.0
Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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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

Big Rock nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Rock nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Rock, 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 Big Rock 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 Big Rock that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Big Rock, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
79%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.6%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.4%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Big Rock 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 Big Rock Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Big Rock, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
56.6%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
51.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Big Rock 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 Big Rock partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Big Rock, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.6%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Big Rock 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 Big Rock communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Rock, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
36%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Rock 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 Big Rock offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Big Rock, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.8%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.9%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.9%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.1%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.6%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care, Brookdale Northbrook and Brookdale Des Plaines are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Big Rock, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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