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Westwood Oaks Independent Living
Independent Living · Kankakee, IL
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Westwood Oaks Independent Living

Independent Living · Kankakee, IL
100 Westwood Oaks Court, Kankakee, IL 60901 View map
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Overview of Westwood Oaks Independent Living

Peacefully set in Kankakee, IL, Westwood Oaks Independent Living is a blissful senior living community, offering independent living to active and dynamic residents. Dedicated to helping residents rediscover themselves, the community offers an array of convenient services to make sure they focus more of their time on their well-being and passions. In addition to well-appointed residences, residents here enjoy the convenience of housekeeping, maintenance, and linen services.

Residents here also benefit from the excellent wellness assistant program for their wellness needs and an array of activities for recreation, leisure and socialization. Fresh, chef-prepared meals are served restaurant-style in the cozy dining areas that foster meaningful interactions and bonding. Access to various amenities, such as a dog park, salon, creative arts studio, and theater are also offered to make residents’ retirement experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Facility Direct Line (815) 421-1633
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #209 / 229Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 209th out of 229 independent living communities we track in Illinois for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Illinois that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
14 / 100

About This Community

Certifications & Programs

Magnet recognition for nursing excellence — American Nurses Credentialing CenterVoluntary accreditation from an independent standards body, involving external review against published quality standards - a higher bar than mandatory state licensure.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Swimming Pool
Fitness Center
Garden
Walking Paths
Patio
Private Dining Room

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Westwood Oaks Independent Living.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Cypress (580 sq ft) · Hickory (676 sq ft) · Maple (840 sq ft) Floor plans: Cypress, Hickory, Maple 580–840 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Cedar (1,016 sq ft) · Spruce (1,106 sq ft) Floor plans: Cedar, Spruce 1,016–1,106 sq ft

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Address 1.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Kankakee's city center to Westwood Oaks Independent Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Illinois

Westwood Oaks Independent Living is in Kankakee, Illinois. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Medicare costs

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Who it is for
Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing

Eligibility

General
Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
IL specifics
Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.

What it provides

  • Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
In-home support

Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Asset limit
Nonexempt assets of $17,500 or less; the home, car and personal furnishings are exempt.

Eligibility

General
Illinois residents age 60 or older with assessed long-term care need; citizenship/eligible noncitizen requirements apply; apply for Medicaid and enroll if eligible.

What it provides

  • In-home assistance; adult day services and emergency home response; authorized services depend on assessment.
Caregiver support

Family Caregiver Support Program

Family Caregiver Support Program (Illinois)

Who it is for
Family or informal caregivers of an adult 60+ or of someone of any age with dementia

Eligibility

General
Adult family or informal caregivers of adults age 60 or older or people of any age with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder. The federal program also supports specified older-relative caregiver categories.

What it provides

  • Caregiver information and access assistance; counseling and training; support groups; respite and limited supplemental services under the federal caregiver-support framework.
In-home & community support

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Eligibility

General
Illinois residents age 60 or older who are Medicaid-eligible, meet the DON assessment standard for risk of nursing-facility placement, can be safely supported in the community and meet cost-effectiveness rules.
IL specifics
The current eligibility minimum is age 60.

What it provides

  • In-home homemaker service; adult day service; emergency home response and automated medication dispenser services.
Residential care support

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Eligibility

General
Low-income older adults and adults with physical disabilities who meet Illinois Supportive Living Program requirements and are accepted at a participating setting.
IL specifics
This is a Medicaid waiver alternative to nursing-home care.

What it provides

  • Personal care; homemaking; laundry; medication assistance; activities and staff support. Residents remain responsible for room and board.
Cash support · veterans

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)

Who it is for
Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
Income limit
No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
Asset limit
Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.

Eligibility

General
Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
IL specifics
A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.

What it provides

  • A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Westwood Oaks Independent Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is Westwood Oaks Independent Living in a walkable area?
Westwood Oaks Independent Living has a walk score of 14. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
02 Are pets allowed at Westwood Oaks Independent Living?
No, Westwood Oaks Independent Living has a no-pet policy.
03 What is the best email address for Westwood Oaks Independent Living?
The team at Westwood Oaks Independent Living can be reached at rschiltz@rhc.net.
04 Are there photos of Westwood Oaks Independent Living?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Westwood Oaks Independent Living in the photo gallery on this page.
05 What levels of care does Westwood Oaks Independent Living provide?
Westwood Oaks Independent Living offers Independent Living.
06 What is the address of Westwood Oaks Independent Living?
Westwood Oaks Independent Living is located at 100 Westwood Oaks Court, Kankakee, IL 60901.
07 What is the phone number of Westwood Oaks Independent Living?
(815) 421-1633 will put you in contact with the team at Westwood Oaks Independent Living.
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