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Nursing Homes Facilities near Helmar, IL

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Photo of The Garlands of Barrington a CCRC
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They have been phenomenal. If we could give the friendliness of the staff a 10 we would. Like, seriously, the people are so nice, friendly, kind and patient. They made my mom and dad feel so welcomed in a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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 Garlands is a unique community for people ages 55 and older that offers residents an uncompromising lifestyle in a resort setting with unprecedented amenities and services. The Garlands homes offer superb construction, thoughtful interior design and the finest quality. They feature large and...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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I would give each one a "5". The people are great, I don't know about the food but [name removed] seems to like it and even though he smells ( hues fault) it's clean. I would recommend this community 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.
St. Anthony of Lansing is an assisted living community located in the exciting city of Lansing, IL. When people visit Lansing, they are struck by how close the city is to all of the major freeways in the area, and how perfect the weather is throughout the year. This is the type of community where...
Photo of Prairie Green At Dixie Crossing
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It's been positive for the most part, though not perfect. I would have liked for A Place for Mom to provide more information about the facilities they were referring us to and to assist more with the whole...
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.
Prairie Green at Dixie Crossing is a top wheelchair accessible assisted living community for seniors in the Chicago area. We offer tastefully decorated studio and one-bedroom apartments with a full range of amenities, including a microwave and refrigerator, as well as services to accommodate each...
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The staff was very helpful when I went to speak to them, when looking for a place for our Father. It's small enough that he gets the help that he needs and its more of a community setting opposed to a large...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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Loving care. Highly competent staff. Grosse Pointe Manor provided my uncle a home away from home during and after his recuperation from a life altering stroke. Our family will always treasure the staff at...
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.
Grosse Pointe Manor is a 5 star rated facility by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid that is located in Niles, Illinois, in the northwest suburbs of Chicago near Skokie, Morton Grove, Park Ridge, and Glenview. Grosse Pointe Manor is a family owned and operated skilled nursing and...
Photo of Charter Senior Living of Orland Park
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Staff is very positive when interacting with the occupants and their families. I highly recommend this facility to anybody looking for memory care.
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
WELCOME TO your new home at Charter Senior Living of Orland ParkExperience our warm and welcoming environment at Charter Senior Living of Orland Park, a licensed, stand-alone memory care community, located in Orland Park, Illinois. We are committed to ensuring each of our residents living with...
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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
Care types provided by this community
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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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
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.
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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Photo of Bridgeway of Bensenville
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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
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.
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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Photo of Cordia Senior Residence
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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
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.
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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Photo of Silver Glen Senior Living
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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
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.
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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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.
Photo of Cedarhurst of Yorkville
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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
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.
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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Photo of Heritage Woods of Minooka
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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...
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.
Photo of Aspired Living of La Grange
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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
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.
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 facility is nice and convenient, overall. The residents and caretakers are pleasant and helpful. Management and meals/dining services needs improvement. Most days, the quality of the food is extremely...
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.
Our longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Victory Centre of Roseland 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, this is your life and...
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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
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.
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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My mother was in Fairmont Care for 6 months. Fairmont is very skilled Nursing Facility. My family is very pleased with care they received in Fairmont Care, Friendly staff is always around to make sure that...
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.
Fairmont HealthCare & Rehabilitation Centre excels in creating a warm and friendly family atmosphere that prevails throughout the facility. Our home-like surroundings help promote the development of special new friendships that are like those shared in extended families. Our team of...
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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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My sister was staying at this community after leaving rehab for long term care. It was a suitable place for her need. The staff were doing well taking care of her till the end. The community was clean with...
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.
We provide "Care with Dignity". Recently renovated with modern wood cabinets and private suites, we are located in the beautiful community of Homewood. We are close to local shopping facilities and major highways.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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...

Cost of nursing homes in Helmar, IL

The average cost of senior living in Helmar is $5,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Sheridan, IL with an average of $4,831 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Helmar, IL, vs. nearby cities

Helmar, IL
$5,544/mo
$5,210/mo
$5,167/mo

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

Helmar, IL
$5,544/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$5,562/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,544/mo

Nursing homes costs in Helmar, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,959/mo
Studio
$5,638/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,732/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,070/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,753/mo

Senior living costs in Helmar 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: Helmar, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeHelmar, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,544/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,518/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,562/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,013/mo$4,331/mo$4,017/mo
Nursing Homes
Helmar, IL:$5,544/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Helmar, IL:$5,518/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Helmar, IL:$5,562/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Helmar, IL:$4,013/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Helmar, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Helmar 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
Helmar, IL$6,229/mo$5,920/mo+5.2%
Illinois$6,157/mo$5,817/mo+5.8%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Helmar, IL
2024 average cost:$6,229/mo
2023 average cost:$5,920/mo
Percent change:+5.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,157/mo
2023 average cost:$5,817/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,660/mo
2023 average cost:$5,375/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Helmar

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Helmar

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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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

Meadowbrook Bolingbrook

5.0
My mother has been in Meadowbrook Bolingbrook, IL for over a year. I find my Mother’s Doctor, Nurses, Aid Tech, Administrators, Kitchen Staff, Social Workers and Reception area staff, all of them are Great (friendly, professionals and very helpful). It is a big relief at this time of Pandemic to ...
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Helmar nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Helmar nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Helmar, 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 Helmar 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 Helmar that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.4%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
81.4%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
69%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
63.9%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Helmar 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 Helmar Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Helmar 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 Helmar partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
42%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Helmar 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 Helmar communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Helmar, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.6%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Helmar 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 Helmar offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Helmar, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
54.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.9%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.2%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.4%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
46.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
37.2%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Brookdale Des Plaines and Encore Village of Schaumburg, a CCRC are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Helmar, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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