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10 Best Nursing Homes in Gays, IL
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Gays 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 Gays, 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 Gays or another care type is right for you. Browse 138 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Gays.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Henton, Arcola and Etna.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Gays, IL
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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: 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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cost of nursing homes in Gays, IL
The average cost of senior living in Gays is $4,489 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Effingham, IL with an average of $3,936 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gays, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Gays vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Gays, IL by room type
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Gays over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Gays
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Gays
Heritage Woods of Charleston
4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Randall Residence of Decatur
5.0
Everything is wonderful and clean at this community. The staff are very nice and attentive to my aunt and especially in her time of need after losing her dog. My aunt is adjusting well and has gained 10 pounds since staying with the community. My aunt loves the meals provided, she reads me the ...
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Brookstone Estates Tuscola
4.6
It's a very friendly place. They are very respectful to the residents. And they show true concern and care for them The facility is good. They clean the apartments every week. My loved one likes the food for the most part, although he's not picky. Sometimes it can be tough / hard to eat, ...
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Gays nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gays nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gays, 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 Gays 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 Gays that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Gays, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
33.3%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.7%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.6%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
55.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.6%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
39.1%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50.7%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Gays 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 Gays Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Gays 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 Gays partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gays, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40.6%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
15.9%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Gays 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 Gays communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gays, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
5.8%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
29%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gays 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 Gays offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
34.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.9%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
49.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
34.8%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Crossing Arcola, Villas of Holly Brook Newton and Carriage Crossing Taylorville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Gays, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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