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10 Best Nursing Homes in De Kalb County, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County, 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 De Kalb County or another care type is right for you. Browse 442 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in De Kalb County.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near De Kalb County, IL

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The facility is excellent. No one wants to be in a nursing home, but the staff at Oakbrook try to make it as caring as possible. We moved my mother-in-law to Oakbrook from another nursing home (it was a...
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.
Oak Brook Care includes physical, occupational, speech and holistic therapies. We specialize in orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological recovery, and our physician specialists visit their patients in the building. Oak Brook Care also offers a number of resident activities both in and outside the...
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They raised the rent in Jan and it is very expensive! We are pleased with them. The facility has been recently remodeled and is very clean, maintenance service is prompt and overall food is very good, the...
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.
Park Place of Elmhurst is a state of the art Continuing-Care Retirement Community. We are able to provide luxurious housing options for individuals with minimal as well as intensive assistance needs all under one roof. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for people to 'age in place' and find...
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1...overall experience 10 plus beautiful facility great location Incredible care and loving staff 2...excellent maintenance of entire facility 3...friendliness 10 + Staff from kitchen to front desk to...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
Waverly Inn Memory Care Community, a Koelsch Community, and family owned since 1958 is located in the Village of Arlington Heights.Along with excellence in care, Waverly Inn Memory Care Community will offer full meals, vibrant mental and physical activities 7 days a week, scheduled social outings...
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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 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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Hello, my mom was in Peace Village Independent living from [dates removed] when she passed away. She loved it and was taken care of by a great staff. The biweekly cleaning staff, [name removed] and [name...
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.
Peace Village is an Independent and Assisted Living community sitting 22 beautiful acres of land in Palos Park, IL, close to suburbs such as Orland Park, Lemont, Worth, Oak Lawn,Tinley Park and Frankfort. We are a MEMBERSHIP FEE community for Independent Living and month to month rental for...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is a self enclosed community, stand alone building bright wide hallways, places to gather, light in all rooms from the courtyard. And a closed hallway in...
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.
The Courtyard at McHenry is an Independent, Assisted Living Campus with Memory Care located on 13 acres of gorgeous wooded property in the Heart of the Fox River Valley in McHenry, IL. With a quaint downtown district that offers historic buildings and specialty shopping, along with a variety of...
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I love living here. People are so kind and friendly. Amenities are great. Everything you need is taken care of. Pond views with swans in the summer. Highly recommend living here.
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.
Your Partner in RecoveryAlden of Waterford offers transitional care, short-term rehabilitation and post-acute services throughout the western suburbs. Since it opened in August 2001, Alden of Waterford has been setting the standard in transitional care and exceptional customer service with its...
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The Director is EXCEPTIONAL, a rare gem! This facility is the ONLY place that my mom has been that treats her with TLC and as a VALUED person!
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.
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Overall we think Silver Glen is a great facility and has been perfect for what my mom needs so far (she's been there about a year now) There are two areas where I've rated them lower than I would have at...
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.
Welcome to your new home at Silver Glen Senior LivingYou’re going to love Silver Glen Senior Living — your new home base! Located in South Elgin, Illinois, this community is close enough to the city to take in a show at the Cadillac Palace Theater or visit one of the many downtown Chicago...
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Day & afternoon staff are a 5 they work well and speak well with residents and some even go above & beyond. Nurses on Day & afternoons are great. Nights need an extra hand a rover that can go to both floors...
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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Willowick has a wonderful nurse! [name removed] really cares about the residents and shares things with the families. Especially during Covid-19, when our visits are limited, it's so nice to have someone...
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.
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What we like the most about the community is just everything. Our loved one is happy there and we would definitely recommend Bridgeway of Bensenville to other families based on the experience so far.
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.
Bridgeway of Bensenville features independent living homes and apartments offering a worry-free lifestyle. Additionally, Bridgeway of Bensenville offers various levels of assisted living and memory care to those that require more help with daily activities.Lifestyle Amenities:Choice of large...
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I rate all categories a 5!!! Staff: kind, caring, helpful and always on time-on giving meds. This is a wonderful place to live.
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.
Cordia Senior Residence is taking senior living to a new level and it all begins with the fresh and innovative approach that we take towards it. Through our staff and a variety of unique and engaging programs, we inspire our residents to lead lives on the own terms. At Cordia Senior Residence, we...
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Compared to others in the area, this is the best facility for the cost. The rooms were standard they had multiple sizes you could choose from. The food was good and they have a good variety. the facility...
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.
Brookdale Plaza Lisle II provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our Brookdale community delivers Inspired...
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My mother lived at Alden Gardens of Bloomingdale for 7 years before her passing. My mom was well cared for. All the staff took a personal interest in her. They always talked to her and encouraged her to...
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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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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 Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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I ended up going with Cedarhurst for my sister. It is very expensive but was one of two places that were nice, not dirty and didn't treat their "memory care patients " as second class citizens. My sister...
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.
Cedarhurst of Yorkville is a pet-friendly assisted living and memory care community for seniors age 55 and over in the Chicago metropolitan area. For seniors ready to leave home ownership behind and move into a welcoming communal setting where housekeeping and maintenance are taken care of for...
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We picked Heritage Woods of Minooka, because it was close to our house, and offered financial assistance. I don't need to recommend it or not. Most people that go there don't have a choice because it's the...
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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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It a very nice and inviting environment for my mom and also for me when I visit. I feel really good about having my mom there and she really likes it. t's better for people who don't need a ton of extra care...
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.
The Aspired Living family is excited to welcome Aspired Living of La Grange to the rapidly growing family of independent living, assisted living and memory support communities. Joining Aspired Living of Westmont and Aspired Living of Prospect Heights, La Grange’s newest state-of-the-art assisted...
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The staff makes this place. They are kind and compassionate, professional and attentive. Meals are good, but love when they do special treats! Covid has made it challenging for activities, but I’m hoping...
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 Ottawa is an Assisted Living Community convienently located near several interstates and state routes for easy traveling. Heritage Woods is nestled near a residential area close to shopping, grocery and governmental services.
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My mother who recently passed away spent about 7 years as a resident of Central Baptist Village. First in the Terrace for those with mid stage Alzheimer’s and then in the Skilled Nursing Pavilion for those...
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.
We invite you to join us at Central Baptist Village, where we are inspired by faith, family, and friendship. From the moment you arrive, you'll feel at home at this community that's been at the heart of Chicago's near north suburbs for more than a century. Here, friends await you, ready to chat...
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There was a long period of adjustment after Chapters purchased Artis. It was hard on my father because so many of the staff left. There was no one really in charge for quite awhile. Things just seemed...
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.
At Chapters Living of Northwest Chicago, we recognize it’s a privilege to serve as a dedicated support system for our residents. With a deep commitment to personalized care, our compassionate teams strive to create tailored experiences for our residents, ensuring their individual needs are met....
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Great maintenance and management. I love the activities and the way everyone always seems so willing to help. They genuinely seems to care. Just remodeled and everything is beautiful and always clean. It's...
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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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.
For those who cherish their independence but need a little assistance to enjoy life to the fullest, The Highlands Assisted Living at The Moorings of Arlington Heights makes life a little easier and safer. Located within a beautiful 45-acre campus and as a part of Presbyterian Homes' continuum of...
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Our mother has been living at Oak Hill for 2 years and we are very happy with the care she receives. The staff is very attentive and friendly with her and us. The residents are all very friendly and...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Oak Hill Supportive Living 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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Cost of nursing homes in De Kalb County, IL

The average cost of senior living in De Kalb County is $5,625 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monroe Center, IL with an average of $4,359 per month.

Nursing homes costs in De Kalb County, IL, vs. nearby counties

De Kalb County, IL
$5,625/mo
$5,633/mo
$5,690/mo

Nursing homes costs in De Kalb County, IL, vs. state and national averages

De Kalb County, IL
$5,625/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in De Kalb County, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,616/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,625/mo

Nursing homes costs in De Kalb County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,825/mo
Studio
$5,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,795/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,043/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,753/mo

Senior living costs in De Kalb County 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: De Kalb County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDe Kalb County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,625/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,556/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,616/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,772/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
De Kalb County, IL:$5,625/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
De Kalb County, IL:$5,556/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
De Kalb County, IL:$5,616/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
De Kalb County, IL:$3,772/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in De Kalb County, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in De Kalb County 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
De Kalb County, IL$6,268/mo$5,960/mo+5.2%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
De Kalb County, IL
2024 average cost:$6,268/mo
2023 average cost:$5,960/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
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 De Kalb County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in De Kalb County

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

De Kalb County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in De Kalb County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in De Kalb County, 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 De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.1%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.1%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.7%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
55.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
64.8%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60.5%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
41.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.7%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
43.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.7%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.9%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
39.2%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in De Kalb County 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 De Kalb County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
De Kalb County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
57.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.8%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.3%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
59.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
67.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.3%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.2%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
58.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
58.4%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
57.2%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Grand Victorian of Sycamore, Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle and Brookdale Northbrook are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near De Kalb County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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