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Wauconda 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 35 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Wauconda, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Wauconda is about $6,007, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1100 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Wauconda, IL

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Such a beautiful place. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. It's like having an extended family. Thank you Wauconda for welcoming my mother and the rest of our family.
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.
Wauconda Care includes physical, occupational, speech and holistic therapies. We specialize in orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological recovery, and our physician specialists visit their patients in the building. Wauconda Care also offers a number of resident activities both in and outside the...
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[name removed] and the Encore staff were the perfect fit for our mother. I cannot say enough about the excellent care and the kindness she was shown. They truly have the residents best interest in mind! The...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
You can trust that your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia is in good hands at Encore at South Barrington memory care assisted living in South Barrington, Illinois. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that is based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...
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The staff are all caring and super friendly. They make us all feel truly at home. The building and amenities are above and beyond.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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My grandfather has been living at Brookdale for several years now. We have never had any issues and my grandma loves it there. The staff is amazing and so friendly.
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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.
Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes is a pet-friendly assisted living community located in Vernon Hills, Illinois. We are located near Big and Little Bear Lakes, both are favorite picnic destinations for our residents and their families. Our attentive staff members are available 24 hours a day to provide...
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Overall the facility is good and the staff are very friendly and seem to know my family member well. They aren't very communicative when it comes to care plans, updates, and medical information. The onus is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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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My mom has been at this facility for over two years. I know that she always has someone to help her when she needs it. I also know she is safe. All the care she receives at The Cottages is top notch. I am...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
The Cottages of Fox Lake - A Charter Senior Living Community - is a unique, retirement lifestyle which opened in 2005. Located on a beautiful campus, each of the four assisted living homes caters to only 16 residents. Our residents can feel the warmth of home and experience individualized...
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My wife is a resident at Cedar Lake Memory Care in Lake Zurich Illinois. The staff and caretakers do a great job in keeping the residents involved and as active as they can be. It's a comfort to know that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...
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We picked this community because, it was small all on one floor, friendly, clean, and a lot of activities for my mom to do. What I say is if the place wasn't wonderful, my mother would not be there.
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
White Oaks at McHenry opened in 2017 and is a Memory Care Community for the Older Adult. Our community program embraces experiences that offer a sense of purpose, love, and belonging throughout the different seasons of dementia. Through our person-centered planning, we focus on abilities rather...
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Our mother has been living at Oak Hill for 2 years and we are very happy with the care she receives. The staff is very attentive and friendly with her and us. The residents are all very friendly and...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingOur longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Our Oak Hill Supportive Living community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one. Above all...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Aspen Woods of Vernon Hills. Overall, the staff were great, friendly and helpful but they were usually understaffed. The food, as in most similar places, is not very...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
For the best memory care for your loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia in the Vernon Hills, Illinois area, consider Charter Senior Living assisted living community. We focus exclusively on memory care, providing care that's based on the most up-to-date research, for our residents with...
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Was a long process to move my mom and deer park village was very flexible and accommodating. So far so good and she is adjusting well. Appreciate the support and patience. Many activities to choose from.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Purposefully designed to offer the benefits of a simpler, more flexible lifestyle, Deer Park Village is a new senior living community for active older adults. Located in a scenic setting near Deer Grove Forest Preserve, this thoughtfully designed residence offers discreet, 24-hour assistance with...
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When we arrived we were located in a small unit. My wife required extra care so another bed was required. They moved us into a larger unit for NO additional charge! They acquired a bed for my wife which she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Chapters Living of Barrington is an intimate, licensed residence devoted to caring for those needing assisted living and nurturing those with memory loss or Alzheimer's disease. Multiple different care 'neighborhoods' are provided within Sunrise of Barrington: Assisted Living; the Terrace Club...
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The nurses were particularly helpful. My mom was in hospice during her final 4 months at StoryPoint and the storypoint nurses worked with right along side of the hospice staff to ensure her care was top...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to StoryPoint Libertyville! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our various senior living options include independent living, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care, and...
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I really like the people. They are all very kind and the nurses are super and hard working. It's just I feel that family takes better care of them. No facility can match home care with the ratios they have....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Cedarhurst of McHenry offers assisted living and memory care services, programs and amenities which allow residents to live the life they want to live.With spacious apartments, cozy community lounges, and areas designated for a variety of activities, Cedarhurst of McHenry offers each resident the...
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We have been very happy with the experience at Auberge. Our only complaint is that they do not accept Medicaid. We will have to move my mother out of Auberge within a few months as we are running out of...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
For nearly 20 years The Auberge at Lake Zurich has been a leader in memory care, focused on providing every resident the best quality of life possible through care that addresses mind, body and spirit. Our dedication to compassion and clinical excellence has made us a leader in the care of those...
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What I like the most about Lake Barrington is my spacious apartment, the exercise classes and the excellent food. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience I have had.
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.
Celebrate the freedom, embrace the lifestyle, indulge in the service and cherish each moment of your day. Lake Barrington Woods offers exceptional retirement living with endless opportunities. The essence of our independent lifestyle will come from the serene setting. Beautifully landscaped areas...
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Covid was still a thing when my dad was a resident there, so activities were minimal. But for the time, great place to be and we would recommend The Sheridan at Green Oaks community to other families
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.
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The 4 for activities is not because of what they offer. The activities are great but my Mom doesn't really participate and I wish they would try harder to get her to participate. Based on the experience we...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Three Oaks is the premier assisted living community in Cary, Illinois just north of the Fox River. We offer Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. This newly built retirement community will begin welcoming residents in Spring 2012.We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors, so...
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What stood out to us about this facility is the friendliness and across-the-board kindness of all of the staff. It was a real home like feeling throughout the facility.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Fountains at Crystal Lake Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why at Fountains a Crystal Lake we created an Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care...
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My aunt invited me to their free Sinatra event last week, and it was an absolute blast! We had so much fun listening to "Sinatra" perform all his classic hits. My aunt and I enjoyed some of the best tri-tip...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
New Perspective Long Grove is a vibrant community with plenty to offer. Residents can be found soaking up the sun on the spacious patio, enjoying made-from-scratch meals in our dining room, or meeting friends for coffee at the cafe.We believe older adults deserve to live joyfully, affordably, and...
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Meals - it is hard to feed that many people at once. Occasionally, Mom says the food may be cold or tough but over all it is good. Overall experience - The staff is very helpful and pleasant. They can...
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.
Dedicated to Good LivingPathway to Living’s longstanding mission is to transform the way society thinks about aging and senior living. Azpira Place of Lake Zurich community is an extension of that promise. We are steadfast in our commitment to cultivate a genuine home for you or your loved one....
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I would definitely tell them to take a look. Inquire about services. Have a meal there and ask to see a room and the activity schedule! There are monthly family night activities which my siblings and I have...
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.
Beyond the hum of the city, where old-growth trees and acres of pristine forest stretch out under wide-open skies, you can find a place where residents pursue aspirational living each day. Alto Grayslake is a new kind of senior living community in the historic small town of Grayslake, Illinois....
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Like most people in this situation, this was a difficult situation for our family. The people at Shepherd Premier eased our concerns immediately. We went from terrified to excited about my dad moving in. He...
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.
Shepherd Premier Living Crystal Lake II offers assisted living and memory care to seniors and their families in and around Crystal Lake, Illinois. In the quiet rolling green fields and white picket fences of Crystal Lake, it’s easy to forget that this is a suburb of Chicago. But if residents or...
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My mother seems to be doing very well since her move to The Garlands. At first, it was a bit tough on her, but she is slowly adjusting and enjoying the place. The staff has been great, they are more than...
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.
The Garlands is a unique community for people ages 55 and older that offers residents an uncompromising lifestyle in a resort setting with unprecedented amenities and services. The Garlands homes offer superb construction, thoughtful interior design and the finest quality. They feature large and...
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All are 5's. Courtyard is the best! Everyone who works here is caring and professional. I would absolutely recommend the Courtyard at McHenry community to other families based on the experience I have had...
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.
The Courtyard at McHenry is an Independent, Assisted Living Campus with Memory Care located on 13 acres of gorgeous wooded property in the Heart of the Fox River Valley in McHenry, IL. With a quaint downtown district that offers historic buildings and specialty shopping, along with a variety of...
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Cost of nursing homes in Wauconda, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wauconda is $6,007 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Round Lake, IL with an average of $5,756 per month.

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

Wauconda, IL
$6,007/mo

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

Wauconda, IL
$6,007/mo
U.S. national average
$4,987/mo

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

$6,028/mo
Nursing Homes
$6,007/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,849/mo
Studio
$5,448/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,325/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,333/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,543/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Wauconda over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wauconda

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wauconda

Parkside Manor in Kenosha, WI

5.0
I can only comment about the memory unit. Those girls worked hard to maintain order and keep up. I thought to myself a few times that however much money they are making probably isn't enough. It takes a special person to that job.

Bella Terra Bloomingdale

4.6
Excellent caring staff. The food was always hot and fresh. Excellent chef as all of the food is made right there on premises. The nurses and aides were very caring and attentive to our needs. Great therapy team. The facility is immaculate I would highly recommend this facility

Emerald Place in Glenview, IL

5.0
Their activities director [name removed] was outstanding, as well as their custodial and support staff team. Truly, but the cost at the time seemed high

Wauconda nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wauconda nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wauconda, 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 Wauconda 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 Wauconda 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
71.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
57.1%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
51.4%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
54.3%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
82.9%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wauconda 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 Wauconda Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
57.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
25.7%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wauconda 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 Wauconda partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
54.3%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
60%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
60%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.6%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Wauconda 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 Wauconda communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
65.7%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
48.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Wauconda 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 Wauconda offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
54.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
68.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
68.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.1%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
68.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
65.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
60%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
68.6%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Clarendale of Algonquin are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wauconda, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 35 nursing homes facilities near Wauconda, Illinois. See the full list.

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