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7 Best Nursing Homes in Kendall County, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Kendall 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 Kendall 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 Kendall County or another care type is right for you. Browse 7 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Kendall County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Woodland Hills, South Lockport and Forest Park.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Kendall County, IL

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Photo of The Reserve at Oswego
1515 Photos available
8.4
Review score
61 reviews
8.4
Review score
61 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
23%
3 star
8%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
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The staff is very friendly and right there to help out. They were very concerned about my husband because he wasn't eating and was vomiting so they would check on him a lot during the night. He has been put...
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.
At The Reserve at Oswego, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Oswego area. Residents have many opportunities to...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Yorkville
2525 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
8.2
Review score
17 reviews
8.2
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17 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
29%
3 star
12%
2 star
12%
1 star
0%
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What I like the most about Heritage Woods of Yorkville is the staff. The staff members there are very friendly and I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had so...
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.
The first of its type in Kendall County, Heritage Woods of Yorkville is a wonderful assisted living community that is nestled into the woods of Yorkville, IL close to Fox River. The Chicago suburb offers the proximity of the city to senior residents but the care and affordable living of the...
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1919 Photos available
8.0
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17 reviews
8.0
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17 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
12%
3 star
29%
2 star
0%
1 star
12%
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Wonderful place to live. Small community makes it feel cozy and welcoming. Home cooked meals. Staff is excellent and care is outstanding. Very attentive to my mother’s needs. I would recommend Bickford for...
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.
If you've yet to witness a vibrant senior living environment, it's high time you visited Bickford. From appetizing, home-cooked meals to the reassuring presence of our compassionate caregivers, your loved one is in for a treat. Our activity calendar is bursting at the seams, ensuring they're...
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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 Brant at Oswego is located in Oswego, IL and our community offers the feeling we all desire in a home. It’s welcoming, caring, and beautifully kept all within a luxury setting. Nestled in Kendall County, you’ll find attractions such as Keller’s Farm Stand, Fox Valley Winery, Hudson Crossing...
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1616 Photos available
9.9
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110 reviews
9.9
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110 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
11%
3 star
5%
2 star
1%
1 star
4%
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I love my apartment; the people I met here takes the place of being alone. My children are happy I am here. I love being independent. I love my new friends. I love having my own space and everyone that works...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is a...
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Photo of Heritage Woods of Minooka
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.0
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6 reviews
7.0
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6 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
33%
3 star
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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 Cedarhurst of Yorkville
2525 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
7.5
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17 reviews
7.5
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17 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
35%
3 star
6%
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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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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.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Kendall County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Kendall County

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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The Gardens of Waterford in Aurora, IL

4.0
I have lived here for 5+ years. The food is by far better than other places I've been. Staff are friendly and very helpful. This is Alden's main campus and the grounds are beautiful. Festive holiday decorations make this a very homey atmosphere. I call this "home".

Bickford of Oswego

5.0
We absolutely love it there, and everyone is so nice. Our loved is very happy there. The rooms are very nice, they offer three different types of rooms with different prices associated with them. Our loved one is now in the largest of the three. The people there are all wonderful, we are never ...
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Kendall County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kendall County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kendall 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 Kendall 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 Kendall County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kendall County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
24.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.4%
10.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28.6%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
20.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.4%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
28.6%
19.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kendall 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 Kendall County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kendall County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
42.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kendall 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 Kendall County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kendall County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.9%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Kendall 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 Kendall County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kendall County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kendall 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 Kendall County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kendall County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
28.6%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.1%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
71.4%
7.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
0.3%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
0.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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