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10 Best Nursing Homes in Braidwood, IL
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Braidwood 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 Braidwood, 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 Braidwood or another care type is right for you. Browse 28 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Braidwood.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like South Lockport, Forest Park and Lidice.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Andres, Kentland and Lisbon Center.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Braidwood, IL
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The staff is friendly and helpful. The facility is clean but needs some updating. Everyone is very friendly. They seem to be chronically understaffed. They do have excellent meals and portions. My mom only...
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.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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My experience with finding a place for my Dad at Heritage Woods of Dwight was very nice. The administration people answered all my questions and concerns and made the process easy for me and my Father. My...
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.
Heritage Woods of Dwight is an assisted living community located in Dwight, IL. Dwight, which contains a stretch of the original famous U.S. Route 66, lies 80 miles southwest of Chicago. The town boasts a rich history, and is home to numerous landmarks and monuments. With well-preserved...
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The community and staff have been good all around. It's just the unfortunate that they have changed management/companies multiple times in the past year and a half. Which led to staffing shortages...
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.
Rock Run Place offers a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Assisted Living and Memory Care levels of care are available on our campus. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to...
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Mom passed [date removed]. Heritage did a fine job for her. 2 aids in particular, [name removed] and one other who's name has escaped me, but both were great to her! Those two ladies I mentioned and the...
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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Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Joliet community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all else,...
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We put my grandma here and she really was enjoying it till her health turned and she had to be put in the hospital. But when she was there she enjoyed the activities like bingo and she said the food was...
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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I really like the facility, the nurses are just wonderful, the staff ate very good. Y only criticism is the CNAs don't seem to keep any schedule of what to do for the residents...emptying garbage, changing...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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The one thing I wish I knew before selecting a place for mom is if the facility supplied furniture (bed, chair, television, etc). The staff was excellent I helping get mom settled once I got her furniture...
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.
Rock Run Place offers memory care services to seniors in the Will County, Illinois area. Residents enjoy cultural events, natural attractions, shopping and dining options in Joliet, as well as in Chicago, just 45 miles from our residence.We take regular afternoon outings for shopping at Westfield...
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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My loved one has only been here a short time, but so far our experience has been a positive one. They were very helpful and welcoming during the move-in process, and the staff in their assisted living...
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I was back here again after another major surgery on my right leg. Coming home yesterday I have to use a walker but am agile and walk fine. Therapy was terrific. The staff and care are excellent and the...
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Deerbrook Care Centre was the first in the Joliet community to offer the Our Town™ inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation center. At Deerbrook, our highly trained staff of on-site professionals and physical, occupational and speech therapists will work with you or your loved one to achieve the...
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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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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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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.
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.
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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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: 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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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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Cost of nursing homes in Braidwood, IL
The average cost of senior living in Braidwood is $4,888 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dwight, IL with an average of $4,506 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Braidwood, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Braidwood, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Braidwood
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Braidwood
Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL
5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.
The Timbers of Shorewood
5.0
She has been very happy at The Timbers and everything is going well.
I live an hour away and visit every other weekend. Not only do the CNA's know all the residents, they address me by my first name. I can't believe they remember me out of all the residents and families they help. They really ...
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Hillcrest Healthcare Ctr in Joliet, IL
5.0
So pleased that we found this place. My family and i could not be happier with the care our mother received. the staff was patient, and understanding, especially nurse [Removed] and charity, mom loved them.
our experience began when mom had a terrible stroke at home when we were celebrating ...
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Braidwood nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Braidwood nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Braidwood, 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 Braidwood 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 Braidwood 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
31.8%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
31.8%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
72.7%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
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10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
72.7%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Braidwood 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 Braidwood Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Braidwood, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
22.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Braidwood 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 Braidwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Braidwood, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.7%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
22.7%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Braidwood 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 Braidwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Braidwood 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 Braidwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
31.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.7%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.8%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
31.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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The Timbers of Shorewood, StoryPoint Romeoville and American House Cedarlake are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Braidwood, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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