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Overview of Fair Oaks Health Care Center

Fair Oaks Health Care Center in Crystal Lake, Illinois, offers nursing home, assisted living, home care, hospice care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover, while home care supports a person in their own home and hospice care provides comfort-focused support during end-of-life care. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The 51-bed home offers private rooms, so each resident has a single private space rather than sharing a room. Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover eligible short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 46 minutes per resident per day. This represents the total daily nursing time allocated to each resident.

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Overview of Meadowbrook Naperville

Meadowbrook Naperville, a reputable senior care provider in Naperville, Illinois, stands as a nursing home that goes beyond ordinary services. Within its comprehensive offerings, the home takes pride in its long-term care and thoughtfully designed secured memory care unit, catering to the unique needs of residents requiring specialized services. In addition to their clinical focus, the institution prioritizes individual comfort and recovery by providing private and semi-private recovery rooms, ensuring a nurturing environment for residents to thrive.
A hallmark of Meadowbrook Naperville is its commitment to fostering a warm and engaging community. Beyond its clinical excellence, the facility offers an array of enriching nursing home activities, providing residents with opportunities to connect and enjoy fulfilling experiences. Within this inviting setting, the focus remains firmly on compassionate care and meaningful engagement.

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Overview of The Grove St. Charles

At The Grove St. Charles, they understand that each senior has unique needs and preferences, and they tailor their care accordingly. They offer advanced rehabilitation techniques, state-of-the-art physical therapy equipment, and pain management services to help residents recover and maintain their physical well-being. The Grove St. Charles is also committed to providing exceptional medical care. Their cardiac, oncology, orthopedic, and pulmonary care services are second to none, and their team is highly skilled and experienced. They even offer on-site dialysis, making it easier for residents to receive the care they need.
They also prioritize creating a comfortable and stylish living environment for its residents. Their accommodations are spacious and well-appointed, and their concierge services make daily life a breeze. Plus, with a certified dietitian on staff, residents can enjoy delicious and nutritious meals that are tailored to their individual needs and preferences. Overall, The Grove St. Charles is a true gem in the world of senior care homes. Families trust them to provide top-notch care and comfort to their loved ones, and they never disappoint. 

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Overview of Avantara Libertyville

Avantara Libertyville is a nursing home in Libertyville, IL, offering memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Promoting a comfortable and nurturing environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. Housekeeping, laundry, and well-balanced meals are among the exceptional services that aim to help residents maintain their independence with ease. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their unique needs and preferences through individualized care plans.

Fun gatherings and light exercises ensure residents can live actively and gain meaningful experiences. With thoughtfully furnished rooms, cozy lounges, and spacious activity areas, residents can relax and freely interact with friends. Surrounded by shops and bus stops, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. As one of the trusted senior living options in Illinois, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle

Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle provides nursing home, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Rochelle, Illinois. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between care levels can take place within one community. The community has 46 beds, a size that can allow staff and residents to get to know each other. Housing includes studios, one bedroom apartments, and two bedroom apartments: a studio offers one private living space, while the larger layouts may suit couples moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Hawthorne Inn of Rochelle is in the Flagg Township neighborhood, and total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 16 minutes per resident each day. That figure represents the daily nursing time associated with each resident’s care. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Residential Alternatives Of Illinois operates the community.

A beauty and barber shop lets residents receive grooming services on site, while scheduled group transportation supports planned outings without requiring each resident to arrange transportation independently. Strength training, aerobic exercise, personalized activities, and social and recreational programming offer structured ways to stay active and engaged. A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain outings independently.

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Overview of Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing

Burrowed in the historic city of Carmi, IL, Carmi Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is an excellent senior care provider that offers nursing care, speech therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, post-operative care, short-term care, and long-term care. A team of licensed clinical nurses provides 24/7 assessments and care under the supervision of a medical director and attending physicians. The community ensures their dedicated and expertly trained team members provide the highest standard of care with utmost empathy and professionalism.

Carmi Manor goes above and beyond to ensure that all aspects of its residents’ well-being from physical health to emotional and mental aspects are cared for. The community features a variety of amenities and activities that supports healing, wellness, and a renewed sense of vitality. Residents find entertainment from complimentary cable and internet, telephone service, and enriching activity programs. Home-like living room setting, enhanced dining options, and beautiful outdoor courtyard adds to the comfort of residents, giving them a completely warm and supportive environment that fosters quick recovery.

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Overview of Abbington Rehab & Nursing Center

Abbington Rehab & Nursing Center is an inviting and excellent community in Roselle, IL, dedicated to those needing excellent skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services. Residents here are given tailored care and access to comprehensive nursing services 24/7 to ensure they are well-cared for and comfortable. They have over 82 units of cozy and safe accommodations with personal laundry and housekeeping services to make sure they remain in a safe and clean living environment.

Residents here also enjoy access to an array of fun and engaging activities tailored to their interests and abilities, allowing them to stay active and make new experiences. To make sure residents are receiving proper nourishment and nutrition, they are provided with balanced meals tailored to their dietary needs. Whether you’re seeking utmost comfort or excellent care, Abbington Rehab & Nursing Center ensures you’re given all you need to heal and maintain your well-being.

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Overview of Rock River Healthcare

Located in Rockford, IL, Rock River Healthcare is a nursing home that provides memory care, rehabilitation services, nursing care, and respite care. For those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, the community provides a secure and supervised setting. Moreover, temporary stays are accommodated with respite services.

Providing care for over 31 years, the home features 130 beds. It is currently at 57% occupancy, with an average length of stay of 131 days. Moreover, total nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 9 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated per resident. Payment options include Medicare, which can help cover short-term skilled care; Medicaid, which may help when savings do not cover a long stay; and private pay.

A Walk Score of 60 out of 100 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, where some errands can be done on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives a way to complete some errands independently.

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Overview of Peterson Park Health Care Center

Peterson Park Health Care Center provides nursing home, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Chicago’s North Park neighborhood. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide residential care with nursing support, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Palliative care focuses on comfort for a person with serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Short-term rehabilitation and rehabilitation services are available for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay. The community has 196 beds, so more residents and staff share one setting than they would in a smaller community. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes for care. Transportation is available, and cultural programming and social leisure activities give residents ways to take part in organized activities. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable and most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

With multiple care levels and respite care, Peterson Park Health Care Center may be a good fit for someone whose needs may change over time or whose usual caregiver needs short-term support.

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Overview of Smith Village

Enjoy a vibrant life with­out the demands and costs of home own­er­ship with Smith Village, a classic senior living community in Cook County, Chicago, IL, that offers care continuum with their independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. Make yourself at home in well-designed apartments with an array of one- or two-bedroom apartments to choose from–all fea­turing a kitch­enette, full bath­room with walk-in show­er, lots of clos­et space, and plen­ty of nat­ur­al light. Residents never have to lift a fin­ger with maintenance and housekeeping handled by the attentive team.

A licensed nurs­ing team is available on-site any time of the day to ensure residents’ needs are met immediately. The community provides compassionate care services, including assis­tance with activ­i­ties of dai­ly liv­ing, med­ica­tion administration, phys­i­cal, speech, occu­pa­tion­al and res­pi­ra­to­ry therapies, making sure residents have access to necessary care and support even as their needs evolve. A full cal­en­dar of recre­ation­al, social, cul­tur­al and edu­ca­tion­al programs foster social connection and lifelong learning opportunities, which help residents maintain their abilities while living a fulfilling life.

Starting Price $3,828/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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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