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5 Best Nursing Homes in Ritchie, IL

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Ritchie 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 5 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ritchie, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ritchie is about $5,441, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 42 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Andres, Lisbon Center and Peotone.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ritchie, IL

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I recently moved into Serenity after the loss of my husband. The facility is very clean and the staff are very friendly. [name removed], the Director has been very professional and goes above and beyond! The...
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.
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The staff was very helpful when I went to speak to them, when looking for a place for our Father. It's small enough that he gets the help that he needs and its more of a community setting opposed to a large...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
With our HigherPath senior health model leading the way, Bickford redefines senior living. It's not just about care; it's about proactive well-being, enabling your loved one to live happier, healthier — longer.Our approach clearly resonates — our happiness ratings among residents are double the...
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We can’t say enough about Riverside. The staff is just fantastic! The facility is bright and clean and warm and inviting. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pricing is very fair for the industry and...
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.
Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care is an assisted living and memory care community located in Bourbonnais, IL in Kankakee County. Bourbonnais is about an hour south of Chicago. This vibrant town is known as the 'Village of Friendship,' and has many shops and restaurants. The Kankakee River...
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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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Ritchie, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ritchie is $5,441 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Essex, IL with an average of $5,262 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, IL, vs. nearby cities

Ritchie, IL
$5,441/mo
$5,269/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, IL, vs. state and national averages

Ritchie, IL
$5,441/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, IL, vs. other senior living options

$5,502/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,441/mo

Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,000/mo
Studio
$4,865/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,083/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,423/mo

Senior living costs in Ritchie vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Ritchie, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRitchie, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,441/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$5,456/mo$5,370/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$5,502/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$4,855/mo$4,452/mo$4,152/mo
Nursing Homes
Ritchie, IL:$5,441/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Ritchie, IL:$5,456/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Ritchie, IL:$5,502/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Ritchie, IL:$4,855/mo
Illinois:$4,452/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Ritchie, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Ritchie and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Ritchie, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Ritchie have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ritchie, IL$7,201/mo$6,935/mo+3.8%
Illinois$5,567/mo$5,346/mo+4.1%
National$5,128/mo$4,857/mo+5.6%
Ritchie, IL
2024 average cost:$7,201/mo
2023 average cost:$6,935/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,567/mo
2023 average cost:$5,346/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
National
2024 average cost:$5,128/mo
2023 average cost:$4,857/mo
Percent change:+5.6%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ritchie

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ritchie

High Point Residence Kankakee

4.1
My loved one was welcomed into the community very sweetly. She did not want to be there at all and did not want to move. But they took her by the hand and got her comfortable. And by the next day when I came in to visit her, she already had three friends and was doing great. I've had some ...
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Ascension Living Heritage Village in Kankakee, IL

5.0
Staff is very knowledgeable, my room was always clean, good is good, everyone is very helpful. i would highly recommend Heritage Village.

Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bourbonnais, IL

4.5
We were very, very happy with Riverside. I have no complaints. My mother liked it there, and they took very good care of her. I having nothing negative to say.

Ritchie nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritchie nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritchie, 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
40%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
60%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
10%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ritchie 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 Ritchie Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ritchie, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
40%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ritchie 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 Ritchie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ritchie, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
60%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Ritchie 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 Ritchie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ritchie 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 Ritchie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
20%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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