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10 Best Nursing Homes in Oakwood Hills, IL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Oakwood Hills, IL

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7.8
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56 reviews
7.8
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56 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
23%
3 star
11%
2 star
4%
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5%
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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
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 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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5 star
33%
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40%
3 star
7%
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7%
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We are happy that our in-laws are happy at Heritage Woods because that was a big concern for us. The are starting to make friends and join in all the activities which helps get them out of their room. They...
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.
Heritage Woods of McHenry opened July 2008 in McHenry — the Heart of the Fox River. Our 100 apartment certified IL Supportive Living Community is managed by BMA Management, Ltd. The emphasis is on operating communities for those over 65 years of age that are warm and welcoming as well as...
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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
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.
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The Crystal Lake Pines Rehabilitation Center is extremely clean and neat. Everything is in its place and nothing is out of order. Every single staff member greets you with a big Hello every time they...
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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12 reviews
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3 star
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Being able to see my mother so happy and content made me realize I made the right decision! It was a pleasure working with [name removed] throughout the admissions process. Despite the fact that he is my...
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.
Since 1984, Lexington has been a part of the community helping to serve seniors throughout the Chicagoland suburbs. Our sub acute rehabilitation program is designed specifically for those individuals recovering from a hospital stay or recent surgery, requiring short term rehabilitation and/or...
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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.
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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Oakwood Hills, IL

The average cost of senior living in Oakwood Hills is $5,967 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnsburg, IL with an average of $5,468 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Oakwood Hills, IL, vs. nearby cities

Oakwood Hills, IL
$5,967/mo
$6,091/mo

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

Oakwood Hills, IL
$5,967/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,040/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,967/mo

Nursing homes costs in Oakwood Hills, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,162/mo
Studio
$5,525/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,610/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,259/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,543/mo

Senior living costs in Oakwood Hills 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: Oakwood Hills, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOakwood Hills, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,967/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,998/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,040/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$6,967/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Oakwood Hills, IL:$5,967/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Oakwood Hills, IL:$5,998/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Oakwood Hills, IL:$6,040/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Oakwood Hills, IL:$6,967/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Oakwood Hills, IL, over time

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

Oakwood Hills, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Oakwood Hills, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Oakwood Hills 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
Oakwood Hills, IL$5,832/mo$5,750/mo+1.4%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Oakwood Hills, IL
2024 average cost:$5,832/mo
2023 average cost:$5,750/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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 Oakwood Hills

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Oakwood Hills

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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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

Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Oakwood Hills nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Oakwood Hills nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Oakwood Hills, 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 Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Oakwood Hills, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75.9%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
72.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
96.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
93.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
44.8%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
58.6%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
79.3%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Oakwood Hills, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
79.3%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
65.5%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
72.4%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.6%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Oakwood Hills, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
58.6%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
65.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
58.6%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.7%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Oakwood Hills, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
69%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
69%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.3%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
34.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Oakwood Hills 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 Oakwood Hills offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Oakwood Hills, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
75.9%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
69%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
82.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.4%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
89.7%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.7%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
58.6%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
44.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.4%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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