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10 Best Nursing Homes in Wilson, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Wilson nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Wilson, IL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Wilson or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Wilson.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Braeside, Ravinia and West Lake Forest.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Salem Lakes, Forest River and Northfield Woods.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Wilson, IL

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Photo of Sunrise of Crystal Lake
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33 Floor plans available
9.9
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71 reviews
9.9
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Sometimes, finding the right person to talk to is a bit difficult. So far, our family member appears to be comfortable there and is attended to well.
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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Photo of Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Assisted Living
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33 Floor plans available
9.7
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73 reviews
9.7
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73 reviews
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62%
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Originally tour IL at Brookdale. But because of health your move in to AL. Overall its fine. There is a shortage of staff. Needs improvement. Ability to talk to chef about the change of menu but needs to...
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.
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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69 reviews
9.8
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69 reviews
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My mother helped choose The Cottages. She liked it because it felt like a little community rather than other facilities that were tall impersonal buildings. We were mostly happy with her care the short time...
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.
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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Photo of Sunrise of Gurnee
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.6
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64 reviews
9.6
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64 reviews
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We have seen a complete change in behavior since we moved my Mother in law. She is happy, engaged and seems to be loving the facility. We are so comfortable that she is in good hands.
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.
Sunrise of Gurnee has been established in the Gurnee community for providing exceptional care for seniors since 2002. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise of Gurnee affords families peace of mind by providing their loved ones with a range of personalized care services as well as the...
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Photo of White Oaks Memory Care of McHenry
2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.2
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28 reviews
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28 reviews
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5 for everything. My husband was very happy there when he was there for 2 weeks for Respite. [name removed] was wonderful husband there. She answered all my concerns, reassured me, and gave me lots of...
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.
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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66 Photos available
8.8
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13 reviews
8.8
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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
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.
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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22 Floor plans available
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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
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.
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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2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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31 reviews
8.6
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31 reviews
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The food needs improving. The actual community was very nice. Yes. I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.
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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7.0
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16 reviews
7.0
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16 reviews
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What we love about The Village at Victory Lakes is the staff team - they are so friendly, workable and were very understanding of our families situation. During the beginning transitions and while we were...
Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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 Village at Victory Lakes, located in Lindenhurst, Illinois on a 38-acre campus with a picturesque, lush prairie setting, offers an active, enriching lifestyle with everything you need now and in the future, including: *Independent Living *Assisted Living *Skilled Nursing Care and...
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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
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.
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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Photo of Courtyard at McHenry
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6.9
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49 reviews
6.9
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49 reviews
5 star
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We feel the facility & staff are the best we've experienced. This is a lively, happy place & everyone has been so nice to us & especially my mother in law. The Doctor has been wonderful- he actually calls us...
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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Photo of Heritage Woods of McHenry
1919 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
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We are happy that our in-laws are happy at Heritage Woods because that was a big concern for us. The are starting to make friends and join in all the activities which helps get them out of their room. They...
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 McHenry opened July 2008 in McHenry — the Heart of the Fox River. Our 100 apartment certified IL Supportive Living Community is managed by BMA Management, Ltd. The emphasis is on operating communities for those over 65 years of age that are warm and welcoming as well as...
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6.5
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6.5
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11 reviews
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Bickford felt like home from the first visit. Supportive staff, very clean and modern looking, lots of activities throughout the day, although my mom was not a big eater the food looked and smelled...
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.
Bickford isn’t just another senior living community. Our caregiver family is committed to ensuring that every resident lives their most fulfilling life. Here, your loved one will savor meals made from scratch, always have a dedicated caregiver by their side, and enjoy a vibrant social calendar. A...
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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.
Hillcrest Nursing Center is a 142 bed intermediate care nursing facility located in the heart of Lake County. Hillcrest provides 24 hour nursing care by trained and caring staff members, physical, occupational and speech therapy along with delicious and nutritious meals. Licensed nurses...
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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.
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Wilson, IL

The average cost of senior living in Wilson is $5,733 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Spring Grove, IL with an average of $5,303 per month.

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

Wilson, IL
$5,733/mo

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

Wilson, IL
$5,733/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

$5,765/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,733/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,429/mo
Studio
$5,770/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,513/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,767/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,720/mo

Senior living costs in Wilson 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: Wilson, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWilson, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,733/mo$5,098/mo$4,761/mo
Assisted Living$5,719/mo$5,079/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,765/mo$5,098/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living$4,501/mo$4,489/mo$3,951/mo
Nursing Homes
Wilson, IL:$5,733/mo
Illinois:$5,098/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Assisted Living
Wilson, IL:$5,719/mo
Illinois:$5,079/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Wilson, IL:$5,765/mo
Illinois:$5,098/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Wilson, IL:$4,501/mo
Illinois:$4,489/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Wilson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Wilson

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.

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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Casa del Mare Memory Care in Kenosha, WI

5.0
This is a fantastic community, my father is doing well here. He loves the place and we are satisfied. A place for mom was amazing with all they help they provided. My sister says they are providing him with great care. We are pleased with everything they have done for us.

Wilson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wilson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wilson, 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 Wilson 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 Wilson that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Wilson, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
71.4%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
85.7%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
85.7%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
50%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
92.9%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
57.1%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
85.7%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Wilson 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 Wilson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Wilson, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
71.4%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
64.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
71.4%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
21.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Wilson 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 Wilson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wilson, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
64.3%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Wilson 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 Wilson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wilson, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
71.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
71.4%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
42.9%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
42.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wilson 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 Wilson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wilson, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
71.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
57.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
64.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
85.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
57.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
71.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
57.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
71.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
50%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
71.4%
0.4%
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Brookdale Northbrook, Encore at South Barrington and Clarendale of Algonquin are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Wilson, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 15 nursing homes facilities near Wilson, Illinois. See the full list.

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