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Overview of Warren Barr South Loop

The Near South Side location distinguishes Warren Barr South Loop from standard Illinois nursing home alternatives. A Walk Score of 94 establishes the facility within a walkable urban environment, enabling visitors and residents to utilize local services or execute errands on foot. Situated at 1725 S Wabash Ave, the skilled nursing environment functions at 83 percent capacity and records an average resident duration of 65 days.

The facility maintains a documented clinical profile. Post-acute recovery programs include specialized tracks for orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac care, pulmonary care, and post-transplant recovery. Internal operations utilize full-time therapists for in-house rehabilitation, while the institution holds dual accreditation through the Gold Seal of Approval and an Enhanced Respiratory Care designation.

Nursing services provide continuous coverage for the resident population. Daily staffing metrics indicate total nursing care at 2 hours and 32 minutes per resident, of which registered nurses contribute 27 minutes. Such data points reflect the specific allocation of clinical personnel within the facility.

The facility processes Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options, consistent with its 65-day average length of stay. This urban location operates as a short-stay environment, organized for individuals undergoing post-acute recovery following cardiac episodes, orthopedic procedures, pulmonary conditions, or transplant surgeries. The combination of specialized programming, urban accessibility, and respiratory accreditation establishes a specific operational profile for comparison against other Chicago alternatives.

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Overview of Oakwood Rehab and Nursing Center

Oakwood Rehab and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Westmont, IL, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. With a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well during their stay. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24/7 care, therapies, and recreational activities. The community also strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences through individualized care plans.

Musical-based activities, games, and outings help enhance residents’ cognition and encourage them to live actively. Spacious common areas and accessible rooms also ensure residents’ relaxation and safety. Set in the peaceful neighborhood of Westmont, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. As one of the best options for senior living in Illinois, this nursing home is committed to helping older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Lisle Creek Estates

Lisle Creek Estates is an assisted living community in Lisle, IL, offering independent living, personal care, short-term stay, and skilled nursing. The community ensures older adults feel at home with a variety of premium floor plans, ranging from studio to two-bedroom. 24/7 care, physical therapy, health services, restaurant-style dining, and concierge services are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ daily living. To meet residents’ needs and preferences, personalized care plans are also provided.

Games, gardening, and swimming are among the activities that residents can participate in to maintain holistic wellness and live actively. This pet-friendly community is also equipped with a private library, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a beauty shop. Parks, shops, a variety of dining options, and the Four Lakes recreation area in the Lisle neighborhood are available nearby, providing residents with easy access to leisure and wellness. Providing a wide range of care options and upscale amenities, this assisted living community is a trusted option for senior living community in Illinois.

Starting Price $4,275/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Avantara Aurora

Skilled nursing and nursing home care are Avantara Aurora’s work in Aurora, IL. Licensed nurses cover every hour for skilled nursing, and nursing home care answers a need for nursing that isn’t going away.

Short-Term Rehab and the Orthopedic Rehabilitation program serve those whose recovery calls for a limited stay and therapy after orthopedic treatment. Suites & Accommodations appears among the named programs too.

A salon and a lounge are among the amenities. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted, and so is private pay.

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Overview of Martin Health Center

Martin Health Center is a nursing home in Bloomington, IL, focusing on long-term and short-term skilled nursing. Promoting a supportive and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults experience the utmost comfort and safety during their stay. Three nutritious meals daily, housekeeping, and transportation services are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents to provide the best possible care for their unique needs and preferences.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and wellness programs encourage residents to live actively and create meaningful moments. A putting green, enclosed walkways, and walking paths also ensure residents can move around comfortably and freely interact with their surroundings. Located in the peaceful residential area of Bloomington, near bus stops, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. Providing exceptional care and well-maintained amenities, this nursing home is an ideal choice for senior living in Illinois.

Starting Price $339/Day Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Hearthwood Senior Living

Hearthwood Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Bartlett, Illinois. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services but no daily care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since changing care does not require moving to another community.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation provides a temporary setting during recovery, and rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy. The community is pet friendly, so a resident may keep a pet, has 65 beds, and is operated by FFII Carillon Tenant. The area has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100 and is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives will generally need to arrange a ride for errands.

Starting Price $4,410/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care

Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care is a nursing home in Bloomington, Illinois, with licensed nursing care on site around the clock and help with daily tasks. The community has 78 beds, so it provides both ongoing nursing support and room for rehabilitation services.

Rehabilitation is available through inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and a Transitional Outcomes Program, allowing therapy to take place during an inpatient stay or through outpatient care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment methods to consider for eligible care. Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing care and rehabilitation support, whether receiving therapy during an inpatient stay or through outpatient services.

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Overview of Brookdale Vernon Hills

Tucked in the beautiful neighborhood of North Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills, IL, Brookdale Vernon Hills is an idyllic senior living community providing a wide range of living options including assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Offering warm and cozy floor plans ranging from studio to one-bedroom apartments, the community promises a relaxing and secure residence. With around-the-clock care and assistance from a compassionate, and well-trained team of professionals, residents live a maintenance-free lifestyle.

Brookdale Vernon Hills focuses on the wellbeing of its residents, paving the way for them to explore and learn. Enjoy healthy and delicious chef-prepared meals with friends at the community dining room. Amenities include a beauty and barbershop, a courtyard and garden, an indoor, therapy, and whirlpool, computers, a fireside living room, a cafe, a library, a greenhouse, an arts and crafts studio, and walking paths.

$3,730/Month Info Pricing updated on May 15th, 2026

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Overview of Brookdale Lake View

Brookdale Lake View is a continuing care retirement community in Chicago, Illinois, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care provides short stays when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while the range of care levels can accommodate a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community is in the Lake View East neighborhood and has 41 beds in a high rise building. Residents can choose a studio, one bedroom residence, or two bedroom residence. The larger layout may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. With a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, the area is considered a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Restaurant style meals are prepared by the culinary team, and residents can use the fitness center and salon or spa. Activities include memoir class, ceramics, movie nights, drawing classes, and chair yoga, giving residents several ways to spend time creatively, socially, or through gentle movement. Transportation is available for activities or appointments, so residents do not have to arrange every ride themselves. Pets are allowed, which means a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community.

Staff are present day and night through 24 hour staffing. Brookdale Lake View is operated by Blc-Kenwood Of Lake View.

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Overview of Eberhardt Village

Eberhardt Village provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, and independent living in Arthur, IL. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and hospice care supports residents with end-of-life needs.

With 37 beds, Eberhardt Village is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Its range of care types can suit a resident whose needs may change over time, because different levels of support are available within the same community. Short-term rehabilitation provides a temporary stay for recovery and therapy, while rehabilitation services also support residents receiving ongoing care.

Residents have private suites, which provide a personal living space, along with daily activities and weekly outings. A salon and beautician services give residents access to personal grooming on site, and pets are allowed. The area has a Walk Score of 56 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot by a resident who is able to go out independently.

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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