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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.
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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.
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.
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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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My greatest regret about Wellshire is that we didn’t find it sooner. If my mother had been able to start her assisted living years in the arms of Wellshire, I believe that she would still be the bright...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Just a short ride north of Chicago, on 20 beautifully manicured acres in suburban Lincolnshire, is a one-of-a-kind skilled nursing residence renowned the world over. Owned and operated by a single family with over 80 years devoted to skilled nursing, The Wealshire is built and staffed from the...
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My grandma has been here for just over a year now. She is still moderately independent and able to clearly speak her mind. She enjoys the staff, feels safe and comfortable, loves the view from her room, and...
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.
At Vintage on the Ponds, we pride ourselves in giving the best care possible to our senior citizens. Located in Delavan, Wisconsin, this assisted living facility offers it's residents the independence they crave, with the support that they need. Our trained staff is always available to offer...
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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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
We assist with the activities of daily living and provide lots of amenities and services including fabulous meals, housekeeping, laundry service, medication assistance, a personal response notification system, social activities, community field trips, transportation, and 24 hour staffing seven...
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It has been a good experience for us here at this community. They are caring for my relative very well. The community is nice and clean. The staff is good, they are helpful and kind. . Everything is working...
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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.
KindredHearts is dedicated to meeting the diverse needs of today's elderly by offering assisted living in a small, personalized home setting and an integrated approach to health care. Community is integral to the success of KindredHearts. It exists not only within the walls of our assisted living...
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When you first enter the building you are greeted by a friendly person who can answer any question you may have. Everywhere you go everything is pristine throughout the building. The nurses are very helpful...
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.
Alvernia Manor sits atop 80 beautiful acres in Lemont,Il, just southwest of Chicago. We first opened our doors in l971 as a nonprofit private pay home for seniors. We are operated by the School Sisters of St.Francis of Christ the King and we welcome seniors of all races and religions. Alvernia...
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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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We have no real complaints so far. Based on our experiences talking to other facilities, I would say Weinberg is above average as a whole. Like any place, there's room for improvement. But there isn't...
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.
Conveniently located in Deerfield, the Weinberg Community for Senior Living is a beautiful campus surrounded by sculptures and lush landscaping. The Weinberg Community features two distinct residences, Gidwitz Place for Assisted Living and The Friend Center for Early Alzheimer's Care. Gidwitz...
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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.
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: 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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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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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.

Cost of assisted living in Wilkinson, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wilkinson is $5,466 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Davis Junction, IL with an average of $4,225 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wilkinson, IL vs. nearby cities

Wilkinson, IL
$5,466/mo
$5,591/mo
$5,560/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wilkinson, IL vs. the state and national average

Wilkinson, IL
$5,466/mo
U.S. national average
$4,515/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Wilkinson vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,466/mo
$5,536/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Wilkinson, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$5,698/mo
Private
$2,375/mo
Studio
$5,573/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,726/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,990/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,673/mo

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Wilkinson, IL

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Wilkinson.

What families are saying about assisted living in Wilkinson

Recent reviews for assisted living in Wilkinson

Churchill Place in Glen Ellyn, IL

5.0
Based on our experience I would recommend. So far everything has been very good no problems and everyone has been great and easy to work with.

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.

Wilkinson review score based on 1,953 family reviews

8.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 1953 reviews of 284 Wilkinson assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Wilkinson review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Wilkinson review score compared against nearby cities

8.3
Wilkinson, IL284 facilities
8.3
Sycamore, IL331 facilities
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DeKalb, IL303 facilities

Review subcategories for Wilkinson assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 1,953 reviews of 284 Wilkinson assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Wilkinson resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Wilkinson, IL averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.6
4.5
Friendliness
4.7
4.6
Care services
4.2
4.2
Staff
4.6
4.5
Meals & dining
4.2
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Activities
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Wilkinson assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilkinson assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilkinson, 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 Wilkinson assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Wilkinson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wilkinson, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.2%
43.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
52%
28.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.6%
85.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
95.3%
85.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
78.4%
48.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.8%
25.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.9%
85.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.5%
39.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in Wilkinson assisted living

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 Wilkinson Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wilkinson, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
70.9%
43.7%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
51.4%
27.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
59.1%
34.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilkinson assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Wilkinson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilkinson, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
49%
22.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.4%
33.8%
No sugar
No sugar
50.3%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
49.3%
29.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20.3%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilkinson assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Wilkinson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilkinson, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
49.3%
26%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
59.5%
34.3%
Room service
Room service
44.6%
29.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilkinson assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Wilkinson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilkinson, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
67.6%
38.9%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50.7%
26.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
48%
25.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70.9%
42.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.6%
41.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.4%
44.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
59.5%
34.6%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
56.1%
28.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.8%
31.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
69.3%
39.2%
Live performances
Live performances
69.6%
39.5%
Dances
Dances
41.6%
24.7%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.2%
20.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.6%
38.5%
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State regulations for assisted living in Wilkinson

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Illinois assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Wilkinson protect seniors.

Learn about Illinois Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Northbrook, Azura Memory Care of Clinton and Encore at South Barrington are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Wilkinson, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 304 assisted living facilities near Wilkinson, Illinois. See the full list.

The best assisted living facilities near you in Wilkinson, Illinois are Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Sunrise of Naperville North. These assisted living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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