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Overview of The Carlton

The Carlton, in Chicago, IL, takes in skilled nursing, nursing home care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Under the skilled nursing designation, licensed nurses carry out the clinical work of care. Hospice care looks after someone at the close of life. Palliative care goes to work on symptoms while an illness is grave but still being treated.

For the relative who does the caregiving and needs to get away or get well, respite provides a stay. Someone needing ongoing nursing, end-of-life or symptom-focused support, or a break for the family caregiver fits the mix here.

At 244 beds, The Carlton is a large-scale home, the kind that may offer a wide range of amenities and structured programs. Each resident’s share of nursing time is 2 hours and 26 minutes daily.

Three routes pay for care here. Medicare handles eligible short-term skilled stays, Medicaid can carry a longer one, and otherwise the resident or family pays privately.

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Overview of Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care

Bethesda Rehab & Senior Care offers nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Chicago, IL. Nursing home, nursing care, and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while they maintain their own apartment. Hospice care focuses on comfort for residents at the end of life, adult day care provides daytime support for people who return home afterward, and respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs time away. The range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose support needs change over time.

The community is in the Montclare neighborhood and has 96 beds. Its Walk Score is 81, placing the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing that amount of daily hands-on nurse time for each resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly.

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Overview of Alden Estates of Orland Park

Alden Estates of Orland Park is a nursing home in Orland Park, IL, that specializes in rehabilitation. Promoting a comfortable and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at ease during their stay. Residents can also focus on their recovery with exceptional services, including restaurant-style dining, comprehensive therapies, and 24-hour care. The community also strives to meet residents’ unique needs through individualized care plans.

Social gatherings and light exercises ensure residents can freely interact with friends and have fun. An ice cream parlor, a beautiful outdoor area with a fountain and a gazebo, and a spacious lounge are also available for residents’ relaxation and wellness. Residents also experience a stress-free retirement, as it is conveniently located along the road, near restaurants in Orland Park. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Illinois, especially with its commitment to older adults’ well-being.

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Overview of Symphony Lincoln Park

Symphony Lincoln Park is in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood and has 248 beds. Its larger setting means more residents and staff than a smaller community, with usually more programming as well.

Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management during serious illness. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nurse time allocated to each resident. The area has a Walk Score of 93 out of 100, making it a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. The range of care may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since memory care and skilled nursing are available in the same community.

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Overview of Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living

Quincy Healthcare and Senior Living is a family-owned and operated nursing home in Quincy, IL, offering independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can feel at home, especially with its upscale amenities in a nurturing setting. With nutritious meals, housekeeping, and laundry services, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. Focusing on residents’ holistic well-being, the community provides care plans tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Card games, outings, and celebrations encourage residents to stay active and have fun. Cozy lounges, spacious rooms, and a beautiful outdoor area also ensure residents can relax and freely interact with friends. Residents also have a stress-free retirement, as bus stops, restaurants, and the Illinois Veterans Home are available in the area. Dedicated to helping older adults live to their potential, this nursing home is a good option for senior living in Illinois.

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Overview of Chalet Living and Rehab

With a 219-bed capacity, Chalet Living and Rehab provides nursing home, memory care, and skilled nursing care in Chicago, IL. The community also ensures residents have access to services with 24-hour staffing on-site. Rehabilitation services are also available to help improve residents’ ability to function.

Occupancy is at 88.7%, with residents receiving a total of 1 hour and 57 minutes of nursing care daily. Short-term stays are also welcome to provide temporary relief to family caregivers. Moreover, comfort-focused care is given to terminally ill residents to help ease their pain and discomfort. Residents also have access to a spacious courtyard and patio, along with a variety of fine dining options and housekeeping services.

The community has a Walk Score of 84, meaning most errands can be completed on foot; a resident who no longer drives can still reach local amenities independently. Payment options also include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Overview of Countryside Care Center

Countryside Care Center is a nursing home in Macomb, IL, offering long-term care, respite care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its supportive and welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults can ease their worries during their stay. 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and therapies are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care for their unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises and fun gatherings help residents maintain their holistic well-being and make friends. Thoughtfully curated amenities and spacious common areas also ensure residents can rest and focus on their recovery. Patton Park, McDonough District Hospital, and bus stops are also located in the area, providing easy access to recreation and necessities. Providing high-quality services to help older adults live comfortably in retirement, this nursing home is a good option for senior living in Illinois.

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Overview of Resthave Home of Whiteside

Resthave Home of Whiteside operates in Morrison, IL, and hospice care, assisted living, skilled nursing, and nursing home care all appear on its license. Dressing, bathing, and medications fall to assisted living, and the private room stays the resident’s own. Nursing home care handles ongoing support, while skilled nursing keeps licensed cover in place at any hour. Around the clock is a statement about who is rostered, not about how fast anyone moves.

Hospice is for the last stretch of a life. Rehabilitation services happen on site, so nobody arranges a journey for therapy.

A chapel, a coffee bar, a courtyard, a library and transportation are among the amenities. Thirty-seven beds keep it small, and recognition follows from that, which suits somebody after a more intimate setting.

Each resident’s day is put at 4 hours and 7 minutes of hands-on nursing time. A Walk Score of 71 is very walkable, and most errands can be done on foot. Nearby destinations therefore stay within reach once driving stops. Illinois Resthave Home of Whiteside County operates the community.

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Overview of St. James Villas Wellness, Rehab Villas

St. James Villas Wellness – Rehab Villas provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and specialized services in Crete, Illinois. The community provides ongoing clinical support with nursing services. Rehabilitation services also provide recovery support to improve residents’ ability to function. Moreover, specialized services include palliative care, pain management, cardiac care, respiratory therapy, and wound care.

The community has 60 beds, a size that falls between a small and large setting without indicating a particular living experience. Notably, it is currently fully occupied, with an average length of stay of 151 days. Residents also receive a total of 2 hours and 26 minutes of nursing care daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care costs.

Moreover, an outdoor patio provides a place for residents to spend time outside, while the ice cream parlor offers an on-site setting for a casual treat. A salon and barber shop also provide grooming services at the community, and religious programs offer organized faith based activities.

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ClarkLindsey

101 W Windsor Rd, Urbana, IL 61802
Overview of ClarkLindsey

Dedicated to older adults 62 and above, ClarkLindsey in Urbana, Illinois, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, adult day services, and home care. Operated by Clark-Lindsey Village, Inc., the community offers 64 beds in a single-story setting, including both permanent residences and dedicated memory care accommodations, with housing options such as The Village Apartments and Meadow Edge Villas.
Residents benefit from services that simplify daily life, including housekeeping, laundry, linen service, transportation, and included utilities. Rehabilitation programs, short-term recovery services, and 24-hour staffing support individuals with both ongoing and temporary care needs. Nursing services provide a significant level of clinical support through registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides.

State inspections have frequently reviewed areas related to resident well-being, resident rights, safety practices, pharmacy operations, and infection prevention. Families exploring the community may wish to discuss these topics with staff to better understand current procedures and oversight.

Amenities support an active and engaged lifestyle through access to a fitness center, gym, wellness center, library, dining venues, walking paths, and garden spaces. Volunteer opportunities and support groups further encourage social involvement. The community accepts both Medicare and private pay and is located in an area where most errands require transportation.

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Nursing Homes in Illinois at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5