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10 Best Nursing Homes in Chicago Heights, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights, 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 Chicago Heights or another care type is right for you. Browse 50 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Chicago Heights.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like North Lawndale, South Lawndale and Lower West Side.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Chicago Heights, IL

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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.
Windmill Nursing Pavilion, LTD. has been serving the residents of South Holland and the surrounding communities for more than 25 years. The facility is nestled in a friendly, quiet residential neighborhood. In addition, Windmill is also minutes from local hospitals and Northwest Indiana. 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.
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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.
Rest Haven Christian Services, a non-profit organization, has been committed to promoting independence and providing services to those entrusted to our care for 90 years. Not only is our staff inspired, but also committed to complementing Great Lives with great living! We will be busy handling...
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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: 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.
Symphony of Dyer is located in Dyer, IN. This licensed assisted living community provides seniors with a great place to call home. Dyer is a part of Lake County, and it is beautiful in setting. Dyer offers the opportunity for residents and guests to spend time outdoors at one of the town’s parks....
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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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of River Oaks 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...
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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.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Chicago Heights, IL

The average cost of senior living in Chicago Heights is $4,717 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sauk Village, IL with an average of $4,605 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Chicago Heights, IL, vs. nearby cities

Chicago Heights, IL
$4,717/mo
$4,771/mo

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

Chicago Heights, IL
$4,717/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,647/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,717/mo

Nursing homes costs in Chicago Heights, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,355/mo
Studio
$5,124/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,739/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,682/mo

Senior living costs in Chicago Heights 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: Chicago Heights, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeChicago Heights, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,717/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,655/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,647/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,096/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Chicago Heights, IL:$4,717/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Chicago Heights, IL:$4,655/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Chicago Heights, IL:$4,647/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Chicago Heights, IL:$5,096/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Chicago Heights, IL, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Chicago Heights, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Chicago Heights 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
Chicago Heights, IL$5,410/mo$5,381/mo+0.5%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Chicago Heights, IL
2024 average cost:$5,410/mo
2023 average cost:$5,381/mo
Percent change:+0.5%
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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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 Chicago Heights

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Chicago Heights

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
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Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Meadowbrook LaGrange in La Grange, IL

5.0
Everything is good when I am there. Everybody is doing a great job and they smile. They answer my questions. It is going well and they contact me. They were good and respectful.

Chicago Heights nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Chicago Heights nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Chicago Heights, 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 Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights 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
54.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75.8%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
72.7%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75.8%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.6%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Chicago Heights, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.1%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Chicago Heights, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Chicago Heights, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
9.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Chicago Heights, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
69.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
51.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.5%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Circle Senior Living, Palos Heights Senior Living and Sunrise Villa Olympia Fields are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Chicago Heights, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 50 nursing homes facilities near Chicago Heights, Illinois. See the full list.
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