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503 OTIS R BOWEN DRIVE, Munster, IN 46321
2.5
(6 reviews)
I had my husband in for a rehab stay and the staff were outstanding. From the moment we walked in and met with Admissions and the Director of Nursing, we felt at ease and welcome. A very professionally run home that was clean and friendly. ...
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6300 WEST 95TH STREET, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
2.5
(4 reviews)
We visited a friend at ManorCare Health Services. The staff were very nice and cordial. They seem to take care of all the patient's needs, and the place was very clean. Their rooms were very nice. Their dining room is very nice as well although we di...
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1406 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
2.5
(2 reviews)
I came across Greenwood Care because of a family member. I have my regular apartment here. During mealtime, everybody sits down upstairs, gets a card, the staff call them up in line to get their meal and they sit back down. The food is good. But, the...
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1525 SOUTH OXFORD LANE, Naperville, IL 60565
2.5
(22 reviews)
I was very pleased with the care and concern they had for my loved one. Admissions and medical staff was very easy to work with. You made her time precious here and in a safe and secure environment.. Thank you. ...
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725 WEST MONTROSE AVENUE, Chicago, IL 60613
2.5
(10 reviews)
My friend has been a patient at the carlton 5 yrs now , prior to Legacy taking over I felt it was a 5 star place , then Legacy brought in new staff and the place went to hell , so much so I was gonna move my friend out of there , then Legacy brought ...
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4538 N. Beacon Street, Chicago, IL 60640
2.5
(4 reviews)
My mother is at Beacon TLC Health Center. It's a lot better than where she was. Due to COVID, I can't be in the room with her, they have to bring her down to me, so I can't see how she's treated in the room. But so far, I haven't had any issues with ...
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4437 S. Cicero Avenue, Chicago, IL 60632
2.4
(11 reviews)
What a nice place, very pleasant and peaceful. I had an uncle staying there and the attention was outstanding. It clearly shows how they treat all residents like family and not like a patient when you see everyone interacting with each other. ...
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10426 South Roberts, Palos Hills, IL 60465
2.4
(21 reviews)
My aunt is at BRIA of Palos Hill. Everything has been fine. They are really good. The place is clean, and the workers are responsive to her needs. I like the therapy that she is getting, and I'm in touch with the social worker to see if she can get s...
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16300 Wausau Ave, South Holland, IL 60473
2.3
(23 reviews)
I toured Elevate Care South Holland. I liked how clean it was, and everything seemed to be done in a proper fashion. The main thing that I like is that they have dialysis downstairs on the premises. It is also state-of-the-art, and it's very nice. Th...
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1314 ROWELL AVENUE, Joliet, IL 60433
2.3
(11 reviews)
I am 22. I was 19 when I came in. Even with all the mishaps that occur, this facility is fantastic! I would NEVER take a single thing!...
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1325 Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
2.3
(6 reviews)
I have an older brother who is being cared for at this facility (Wheaton Care Center) . Although not the newest facility, it shows it age very well in the neighborhood surrounding it. I found the facility to be Very Clean and even smelling good the d...
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512 EAST OGDEN AVENUE, Westmont, IL 60559
2.3
(6 reviews)
In general, Manorcare of Westmont was good but I had some serious concerns about their level of skill with catheters. I learned a lot just going around the internet and asking around about the proper catheter care, cleanliness, and best practices, an...
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7370 W Talcott Avenue, Chicago, IL 60631
2.3
(3 reviews)
My aunt stayed for 3 weeks at Presence Resurrection for more like a respite stay, and she really enjoyed it. Its a long-established building, the building itself needs some upkeep, but the atmosphere is very nice. I thought the service was excellent...
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1512 WEST FARGO, Chicago, IL 60626
2.3
(3 reviews)
We liked the atmosphere at the Arbour Health Care facility right away. It looked friendly, clean and organized. The staff was congenial and the residents looked happy. The location is convenient to all city transportation which was a factor for us, a...
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7750 SOUTH SHORE DRIVE, Chicago, IL 60649
2.3
(3 reviews)
I am a friend of a resident of Waterfront Terrace. In general, I thought the facility was adequate. The grounds of the facility are small but clean. The common areas of the facility are nice but not many things going on... The residents' rooms are w...
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701 North Lagrange Road, La Grange Park, IL 60526
2.2
(7 reviews)
I visited The Grove of Lagrange Park facility over this past weekend looking for placement for my mom for the future. The staff were very friendly and were happy to answer all of my questions. The rooms were not the most appeasing visually, but the...
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9401 S Kostner Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
2.2
(8 reviews)
It was probably the best it could have been. My mother couldn't complain about the service, and the place was very clean. The nurses were thoughtful, helpful, and kind. My mom was in and out of there before a month and she got where she needed to be....
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13901 Lydia Ave, Robbins, IL 60472
2.2
(4 reviews)
I used to go spend time there as a child and lead holiday games with the residents. I remember it being a higher security building because of the number of younger patients there. It was a rather tall building and I accidentally went to high up in t...
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5130 West Jackson Blvd , Chicago, IL 60644
2.2
(4 reviews)
The facility is clean, secure and really provide excellent care to their residents. ...
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8200 W Roosevelt Road, Forest Park, IL 60130
2.2
(5 reviews)
The facility is nicely kept and is very inviting on the outside. The grounds and landscape are really nice and make you want to go inside. The lobby and the people that work at the front are very nice and always greet you at the door. The medical sta...
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Nursing Homes
Norma
5.0
Review of Elevate Care Palos Heights
My mom stayed at Elevate Care Palos Heights, and I loved it. It's pretty large, and the nurses were so caring on top of taking care of my mother, joking with her, and making her laugh. They...
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Estella
4.0
Review of Harmony Palos Heights
My husband is now at Harmony Palos Heights. So far, it's OK. There's a particular nurse that goes out of her way for my husband. Her name is Mary, and she is wonderful. She comes here and she helps...
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Rene
4.0
Review of Harmony Palos Heights
My step-father is in ProMedica Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation - Palos Heights West. The place was good and clean, and the rooms were a pretty good size. The services are good, I'd like to see...
To compare nursing home costs in Palos Heights with other cities in Illinois, this guide uses the average fees for semiprivate rooms published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey. This finds that seniors in Palos Heights pay about $1,841 more per month than the typical Illinoisan and $320 more than the average American. More affordable cities are within a reasonable distance, such as Rockford, at $5,825, Kankakee, at $6,540, Peoria, at $6,737, and Bloomington, at $6,996.
Palos Heights
$8,076
Illinois
$6,235
United States
$7,756
Rockford
$5,825
Kankakee
$6,996
Peoria
$6,737
Bloomington
$6,996
In Palos Heights, the average monthly cost for a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $8,076, while a private room costs $8,532.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
When determining if nursing home care is appropriate, it’s worth comparing the cost of other types of care available in Palos Heights. The most affordable is adult day care, at $1,614 per month, followed by assisted living, at $4,950. Care at home is slightly more costly, with home care fees averaging $4,957, and home health care services averaging $5,053. Since nursing homes provide 24-hour care from licensed medical professionals, their costs are typically the highest, with semiprivate rooms costing $8,076, and private rooms averaging $8,532 per month.
Home care
$4,957
Home health care
$5,053
Adult day health care
$1,614
Assisted living
$4,950
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$8,076
Nursing home (private room)
$8,532
The following resources in Palos Heights and Cook County can help seniors and their family members with the transition to nursing care or provide services and supports that allow them to continue living independently in their own homes.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | (888) 401-8200 | Seniors, their families and third parties who have concerns about the quality of care in an Illinois nursing home should contact the long-term care ombudsman. The ombudsman's purpose is to ensure residential care residents are fully aware of their rights and supported if their care facility isn't operating to a high standard. Examples of where an ombudsman can help include the facility not complying with staff-to-resident ratios, seniors being transferred without consultation and food being of poor quality. |
| Pathlights | (708) 361-0219 | Pathlights is a nonprofit organization that supports adults aged 60 and older, the disabled and caregivers in Palos Heights. Its purpose is to help the city's residents age with dignity in their homes or residential care facilities. Examples of its many programs include home-delivered meals provided to housebound seniors who are unable to cook for themselves and caregiver respite services to provide unpaid caregivers with much-needed recuperation time. Pathlights also operates the Choices for Care program, which aims to help seniors find alternatives to hospital care whenever possible. |
| AgeOptions | (800) 699-9043 | AgeOptions is the Area Agency on Aging for suburban cities in Cook County. It operates an abundance of services and programs for seniors. These include memory cafés for people with early-stage dementia, Uniper, a virtual senior center for those unable to attend personally, and a benefits enrollment center to help residents access benefits to which they're entitled. AgeOptions also supports minorities, such as the LGBT+ community and low-income caregivers helping the city's African-American and Latinx residents. |
| PACE Dial-A-Ride | (708) 430-3822 | PACE Dial-A-Ride is a subsidized paratransit service for the disabled and seniors living in Palos Township. It operates Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., taking riders on journeys up to 5 miles outside the township's borders. Fares are $2 per trip. |
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