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10 Best Nursing Homes in Riley, IL

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Riley is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 19 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Riley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Riley is about $5,642, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 268 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Riley, IL

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The facility is beautiful and clean. Very up to date and modern. Every inch has been recently renovated and looks like a copy try club. The staff is super friendly and helpful. My mom feels known and taken...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...
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33 Floor plans available
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Staff is kind, knowledgeable, and detail oriented. An excellent choice for senior living. In the short time my mother is thriving mentally and physically. Staff encourages her to participate in activities ...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...
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22 Floor plans available
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We had a truly wonderful experience with Heritage Woods of Huntley. From the moment we first toured the facility, it was clear that this community is built around kindness, respect, and genuine care for its...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Heritage Woods of Huntley provides you with the opportunity to enjoy apartment home living in a residential community while obtaining the personal services you may need to continue a life of purpose and individuality. Imagine a life without household chores, yard work or home maintenance. Invite...
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5 for all. This is a good safe facility with great staff and we would definitely recommend Encore Memory Care at Crystal Lake to other families based on the experience so far!
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Building on a tradition of excellence, Encore at Crystal Lake features the highest quality of care, but also an outstanding quality of life.At Encore at Crystal Lake the joy of life is plain to see. For all those in our care, we are dedicated to creating a sensitive, nurturing and comfortable...
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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The facility is always very clean and orderly. Staff are friendly and get to know the families of the patients very well. They typically communicate any concerns and share important information with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in Algonquin, Illinois, this senior living community is close enough to the city to indulge in the urban lifestyle while still living in a quiet village. Make a day of it by walking the shoreline of Lake Michigan, or get takeout from your favorite downtown pizza spot. But there’s no need...
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8.5
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8.5
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The Director is EXCEPTIONAL, a rare gem! This facility is the ONLY place that my mom has been that treats her with TLC and as a VALUED person!
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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We are quite pleased with them so far. The paperwork is fairly intimidating, but their intake manager,[name removed], guided me step by step through it. She was patient and kind and explained every step....
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Heritage Woods of Belvidere is the only Assisted Lifestyle Community in Boone County, Illinois. Our emphasis is on maintaining health, wellness, dignity and independence. We encourage our residents to be as independent as possible but provide assistance in areas that are needed. We opened on...
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Everyone is nice and accommodating. They have good activities for the residents. My Mom is able to move around the facility without any issues. The food is outstanding.They took a group out for lunch one day...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
There's a reason Bickford stands out in the world of senior living. Our focus? Ensuring your loved one feels at home, with delicious meals straight from our scratch kitchen, a roster of engaging activities, and the constant company of our devoted caregivers. But that's not all. Our HigherPath...
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My mom is living in the Memory Care section. It is very clean and her room is always tidy, clean and laundry done, folded and basket set out again. I have gotten to know her staff and I welcome their calls...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
At Cedarhurst of Woodstock, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Woodstock, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care...
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We had a great experience with The Heathers. It's a homelike atmosphere - bright, light, secure. intentionally, they have a smaller number of residents, which is a huge plus.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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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We have had a great experience so far. I can tell that my mom is very happy and really thriving here. They encourage her to participate in activities and I really like that. I would definitely recommend to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Lincolnshire Place Lincolnshire Place is an assisted living community that specializes in the art of making seniors feel at home while providing expert dementia care in Sycamore, DeKalb County, Illinois. Located in northern Illinois, Sycamore is home to the Sycamore Pumpkin Festival, an annual...
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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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Very happy with this facility. It's next over to their assisted living facility so I am next door to my husband who is there. Their programs are wonderful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Riley, IL

The average cost of senior living in Riley is $5,642 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Timberlane, IL with an average of $4,599 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Riley, IL vs. nearby cities

Riley, IL
$5,642/mo
$5,447/mo
$5,688/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Riley, IL vs. the state and national average

Riley, IL
$5,642/mo
U.S. national average
$4,918/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Riley vs. other types of senior living

$5,712/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,642/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Riley, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,166/mo
Studio
$5,752/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,382/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,077/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Riley over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Riley

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Riley

Shepherd of Harvard

5.0
I am very happy with the care that my mother is getting at this very nice and home feeling community. The staff is wonderful and very attentive. I like that the community is clean. <y mother is really liking the activities and she likes what is offered. We would highly recommend this small ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

Heritage Woods of McHenry

4.5
The community is neat and clean and the staff is very helpful and friendly. I would like to see an improvement with the food, it is the only thing my loved one does not like. I would recommend this community to others based on my experience.

Riley nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Riley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Riley, 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 Riley 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 Riley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Riley, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.3%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.7%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
66.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.7%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
40%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
53.3%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Riley 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 Riley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Riley, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
66.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
46.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Riley 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 Riley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Riley, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Riley 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 Riley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Riley, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
26.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Riley 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 Riley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Riley, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Clarendale of Algonquin, Encore at South Barrington and Sunrise of Crystal Lake are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Riley, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Riley, Illinois. See the full list.

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