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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wheeling, IL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wheeling, IL

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Very caring facility. We looked at numerous facilities and Avantara stood shoulders above any other rehab in terms of their concern for each individual patient's needs. Olivia and her staff go out of...
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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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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.
The Plum Grove of Palatine is a specialized skilled and intermediate nursing facility located in the heart of Palatine a Northwest Suburb of Chicago. Our unique setting offers the ambiance of quality and peaceful living, which nourishes the mind, body and spirit. We cater to our residents...
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They take care of my mom. They have compassion and they are friendly. I'm not worried when I leave her there. I know she is in good hands. It's very clean. The whole place is clean. They have good food. They...
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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.
WELCOME to Lee Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, a 260 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 1301 N. Lee Street in the heart of Des Plaines. Since 1979 our family owned and operated center has been providing dignified, homelike care and assistance for aging members of...
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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.
Our team of knowledgeable and caring professionals include physicians, nurses, therapists, dietitians, recreation therapists, and social workers.  Our goal is to restore our residents to their optimal level of health.  Upon admission, residents are evaluated to assure that needs are met...
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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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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...
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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.
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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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
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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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...
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I was recently a short-term patient at Alden-Long Grove. As I entered this facility, I was warmly welcomed and greeted by my name. I was taken to a private room with a television and private bathroom....
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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.
Here at Alden we not only provide excellent nursing care, but we focus on the over-all well being of each patient/resident. In addition to our long term programs, we provide physical, occupational and speech therapy up to 7 days a week. We have private and semi-private rooms and are Medicare,...
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I can't recommend this place highly enough. My mom moved there when Promedica in Arlington Hts closed. Then we found out she didn't have much time left. They graciously let us stay with her for those last 3...
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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.
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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The Staff are what makes a place what it is. We are happy and grateful that our mother now is safe and has professional assistance with her RX and her needs. The open layout of Bethany and it's gardens...
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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.
At Bethany Terrace, it is our mission to provide holistic health care for people of all faiths in a safe, cheerful and compassionate environment where the individual’s dignity is preserved. We approach residents’ diverse needs with a variety of therapies, activities and environments. Our highly...
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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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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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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.
Transitional Care of Arlington Heights is a post-acute care center providing physical, respiratory, post-surgical, orthopedic, and cardiac therapies to bridge the distance between the hospital and your best life. We offer short-term care that blends health care and hospitality. We are proud to...
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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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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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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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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 Wheeling, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wheeling is $5,935 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Highwood, IL with an average of $5,857 per month.

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

Wheeling, IL
$5,935/mo

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

Wheeling, IL
$5,935/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$6,030/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,935/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,960/mo
Studio
$6,215/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,794/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,717/mo

Senior living costs in Wheeling 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: Wheeling, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWheeling, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,935/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$6,013/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$6,030/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$5,663/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Wheeling, IL:$5,935/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Wheeling, IL:$6,013/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Wheeling, IL:$6,030/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Wheeling, IL:$5,663/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Wheeling, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Wheeling 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
Wheeling, IL$6,827/mo$6,422/mo+6.3%
Illinois$6,157/mo$5,817/mo+5.8%
National$5,660/mo$5,375/mo+5.3%
Wheeling, IL
2024 average cost:$6,827/mo
2023 average cost:$6,422/mo
Percent change:+6.3%
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 Wheeling

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wheeling

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

Victory Centre of Elk Grove in Elk Grove Village, IL

5.0
My brother lives in Victory Centre of Elk Grove Village, IL. I visit him frequently and I have found it to be Clean, Friendly and warm. The Staff from Administration to Nursing, Dining, and Maintence are all warm and caring, they know the residents' names, are respectful and always willing ...
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Wheeling nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wheeling nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wheeling, 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 Wheeling 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 Wheeling that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
70.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
70.8%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.6%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.3%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
81.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
46.2%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
67.7%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
78.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wheeling 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 Wheeling 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
70.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
52.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.1%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.2%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wheeling 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 Wheeling partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wheeling, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.3%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.2%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
69.2%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
24.6%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Wheeling 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 Wheeling communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wheeling, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
56.9%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.1%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50.8%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
29.2%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wheeling 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 Wheeling offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wheeling, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
66.2%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
49.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
49.2%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.8%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69.2%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
63.1%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
61.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
61.5%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
67.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
69.2%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
66.2%
0.5%
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