About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2025 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2025 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2025 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home

10 Best Nursing Homes in Ballou, IL

Answer a few questions to get personalized results
Who are you searching for?

Ballou 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 357 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Ballou, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Ballou is about $5,384, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 7968 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ballou, IL

Showing 286 communities
Last Updated: 7/18/25
Sort by
Filter by
Review Score
Distance
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Sunrise of Flossmoor
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.6
Review score
67 reviews
9.6
Review score
67 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
33%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Admin Staff but 5 for Nurses. and Assistant Director [name removed] Yes, the Food. More fresh food and less processed. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families.
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...
See details
Photo of Atria Park of Glen EllynCommunity card badge
1515 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
108 reviews
9.5
Review score
108 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
32%
3 star
7%
2 star
2%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
Wonderful Nursing, CNA, Activities, Dining Room and Front Desk staff! Made my mom and our family feel like a part of their family. LOVED Atria Park of Glen Ellyn. Unfortunately it became too costly as her...
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.
Located in a residential neighborhood only minutes from Wheaton, Atria Park of Glen Ellyn offers all the benefits of living in a vibrant, supportive community, with the discreet support of a care staff close at hand. Without the worries of chores and home maintenance, residents are free to pursue...
See details
Photo of Alto Wheaton
1616 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
41 reviews
9.5
Review score
41 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
24%
3 star
7%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
My mom has been in ALTO for a year and the biggest thing for me is that I know that I do not have to worry about her at all. The 4th floor nurses are wonderful and will call me with any problems that...
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.
At Alto Wheaton, we see things differently. And it shows. We believe that quality senior living is an ideal balance of care and hospitality. At Alto Wheaton, moving here is moving forward. Our communities offer the best of both worlds in assisted living and memory care services – luxury...
Photo of Discovery Commons Orland ParkCommunity card badge
1818 Photos available
Pricing promotion
9.5
Review score
61 reviews
9.5
Review score
61 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
25%
3 star
5%
2 star
0%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
The resident facility is really quite impressive. There is a huge emphasis on quality care to both residents and visitors. The level of customer service provided and cleanliness are second to none. I...
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.
Heartis Orland Park is a luxurious senior living community offering you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived.The upscale services and amenities create a vibrant atmosphere with new experiences around every corner. Socialize with neighbors and visitors in the courtyards or theatre....
See details
Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in GenevaCommunity card badge
2020 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.5
Review score
65 reviews
9.5
Review score
65 reviews
5 star
68%
4 star
25%
3 star
5%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The entire culture of Arden court of Geneva is warm and welcoming from [name removed] and [name removed] at the desk ,[name removed] the director, [name removed] , patient admission, [name removed] nursing...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
See details
Photo of The Pointe at Kilpatrick
1717 Photos available
9.5
Review score
47 reviews
9.5
Review score
47 reviews
5 star
60%
4 star
21%
3 star
15%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
I would give an enthusiastic 5 for each of categories listed above. The staff is cheerful and greet you with a "hello" towards guests but more importantly they seem to treat and interact with the residents...
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 Pointe at Kilpatrick is an assisted living community located in picturesque and nature filled Crestwood, Cook County, Illinois. Our beautiful community is located in a central spot, just blocks away from the Little Calumet River and nestled between several forests and nature preserves. The...
See details
Photo of Saint Anthony Majestic Care
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
20 reviews
9.5
Review score
20 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
30%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I would ask about communication between the staff and how efficiently the resident's needs are spread throughout the team. For example, we were asked to bring something in for our mom, and then reprimanded...
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.
Saint Anthony, a crucial community partner in the Crown Point area, offers a full range of services and treatments, from Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Services, Pastoral Care, and Child Care. Every Saint Anthony resident enjoys private accommodations. These...
See details
Photo of The Sheridan at Oak Brook
1010 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
27 reviews
9.5
Review score
27 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
15%
3 star
4%
2 star
4%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The staff is very friendly, the activities are great. Administration seems to have a lot of turnover, leading to frequent changes in policies, but they seem to listen to their residents for the most part.
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.
Start living an upscale lifestyle in the spring of 2021 at The Sheridan at Oak Brook. Learn about our exclusive Diamond Charter Membership!The Sheridan at Oak Brook is located in one of Chicago’s most fancied neighborhoods. Part of the Signature Collection at Senior Lifestyle, this community...
See details
Photo of Brookdale Orland Park
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
124 reviews
9.5
Review score
124 reviews
5 star
42%
4 star
34%
3 star
19%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
My wife and I have visited several assisted living facilities in the Southwest suburbs for her 74 year brother with neuropathy and we clearly found Brookdale to be our #1 choice. First, the facility is...
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.
Care—On Your TermsWouldn’t it be nice to trade in a life of fear, worry and isolation for one full of comfortable accommodations, wonderful friends and personalized care designed to meet your exact needs? If so, our assisted and memory care community may just be the place for you. The seniors who...
See details
Photo of American House CedarlakeCommunity card badge
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
86 reviews
9.5
Review score
86 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
23%
3 star
7%
2 star
5%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
Our experience at American House Cedarlake has been exceptional. My dad started out in the independent living area, but he had to move over to assisted living due to his declining health. The...
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.
American House Cedarlake is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors in the greater Chicago area. For those who want to enjoy their retirement in the comfort and privacy of their own one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment without the fuss of home ownership and...
See details
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC
1515 Photos available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.4
Review score
17 reviews
9.4
Review score
17 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
35%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Great residents, great staff, great food, great place to live. Residents are good people. Chef and his staff are innovative. Breakfast and dinner are included in monthly fee. Underground heated parking at...
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.
At Lexington Square Lombard a CCRC, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. We offer free high speed internet. Free resident parking and guest parking available at our location. All...
See details
Photo of Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care
1010 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
134 reviews
9.4
Review score
134 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
25%
3 star
9%
2 star
2%
1 star
7%
See all reviews
we moved our mom into lombard place's memory care 3 years ago and it was the best decision we ever made--after a long journey at other facilities, first assisted and then memory cares. it is not an easy...
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 new Lombard Place Assisted Living and Memory Care in Lombard, IL is the perfect alternative for seniors who value their independence but still need some help from time to time. Carefully designed and professionally managed, Lombard Place features beautiful apartments in a home-like setting....
See details
Photo of Clarendale of AddisonCommunity card badge
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.4
Review score
69 reviews
9.4
Review score
69 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
17%
3 star
3%
2 star
3%
1 star
12%
See all reviews
Beautiful facility. The staff is amazing and very welcoming. [name removed] was simply wonderful and so caring to work with. The amenities are everything you could need or want. The location is within the...
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.
Clarendale of Addison senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of Addison keeps you connected to the people and places you love most.Our...
See details
Photo of Sunrise of Naperville
1414 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.4
Review score
52 reviews
9.4
Review score
52 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
35%
3 star
4%
2 star
2%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Staff and residents were very friendly. For example, dining wait staff knew my name the day after I came. Very active and engaging activity director. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families.
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...
See details
Photo of Churchill Place
1313 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
70 reviews
9.3
Review score
70 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
10%
3 star
3%
2 star
0%
1 star
10%
See all reviews
Hello came to visit friend of the family. The facility is beautiful. I met [name removed] from housekeeping, as she was in the lobby. She greeted us with such compassion and grace. When we went to visit our...
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.
Churchill Place is a unique memory care community dedicated to residents who are living with Alzheimer's and related dementia. Churchill Place is part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. The dedicated staff at Churchill Place provides a high level of personalized care as a part of...
See details
Photo of Burr Ridge Senior LivingCommunity card badge
1414 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
48 reviews
9.3
Review score
48 reviews
5 star
61%
4 star
25%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
On Independent living they no longer do daily check ins or have the Life Alert like button service. A resident would need to get their own service. So that was a prior selling point. There was no reduction...
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.
At Burr Ridge Senior Living, we live by our core values of integrity, respect, leadership, personal growth, excellence, and stewardship.Our commitment to service and dedication to compassionate senior care can be felt throughout our community. From our empathetic staff to the many organized...
See details
Photo of Ascension Living Bethlehem Woods Village
77 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.3
Review score
70 reviews
9.3
Review score
70 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
26%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
1%
See all reviews
The apartment is beautiful. Freshly painted and new flooring, our choice of materials. Floor to ceiling windows in all the rooms. Light and bright. Clean updated baths and kitchen. Small patio out side the...
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.
Bethlehem Woods Retirement Community offers 270 spacious independent living residences and 64 licensed assisted living apartments in a variety of floor plans. Independent living amenities include: restaurant-style dinner served daily, 24-hour staff and emergency call system, Wellness Clinic and...
Photo of The Cottages of New Lenox
1212 Photos available
9.2
Review score
41 reviews
9.2
Review score
41 reviews
5 star
51%
4 star
17%
3 star
15%
2 star
7%
1 star
10%
See all reviews
This is not a high skilled nursing facility, and the nursing staff are very limited on what they can do. The facility director [name removed] was excellent. She was very professional, courteous, attentive,...
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 New Lenox is an assisted living and memory care community located in New Lenox, IL, in Will County. The community has been specially created to resemble the type of family home where most residents will have lived all of their lives, helping them to adapt to this next stage of...
Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in South Holland
2121 Photos available
9.2
Review score
62 reviews
9.2
Review score
62 reviews
5 star
56%
4 star
32%
3 star
6%
2 star
3%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
Great place for Grandma to live. We are pleased with everything and everyone there. Lots to do for residents and families. I love that several times a month they have families included in the program. Happy...
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.
For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...
See details
Photo of Westbridge Assisted Living and Memory Care
88 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
19 reviews
9.2
Review score
19 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
11%
3 star
5%
2 star
5%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My father suffered a stroke on [date removed]. His entire right side was paralyzed. He was in hospital 2 weeks. [facility removed] 3 weeks and [facility removed] 2 weeks. Our goal was to get him to...
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.
Westbridge is located on the Wyndemere Retirement Community campus in Wheaton, IllinoisWestbridge residences offer a combination of gracious style and function that enables many to maintain their independence and enjoy life's simple pleasures. Our distinctive one-bedroom suites feature a...
See details
Photo of American House Oak Park
66 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.2
Review score
10 reviews
9.2
Review score
10 reviews
5 star
70%
4 star
20%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
I think the American House Oak Park is a beautiful facility. Everybody there tries very hard and my experience is only with memory care for the 2 months we were there. Staffing is an issue which I feel will...
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.
See details
Photo of The Radcliff
2020 Photos available
9.2
Review score
56 reviews
9.2
Review score
56 reviews
5 star
80%
4 star
13%
3 star
2%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
The staff gets a 5+++. They have good caregivers. Friendly staff. Willing to accommodate needs of residents. Competitive pricing. They go above and beyond to help.
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.
LUXURY COMES STANDARD AT THE RADCLIFF...Our spacious apartments, stunning community rooms and exciting social events reflect this!From the unique roof top patio and resident greenhouse, the cafe and inviting library, to the movie theater and inspring art studio, The Radcliff offers endless...
See details
Photo of Riverside Assisted Living and Memory Care, a CCRC
55 Photos available
9.2
Review score
16 reviews
9.2
Review score
16 reviews
5 star
75%
4 star
19%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
6%
See all reviews
Great staff, friendly atmosphere, clean facility and helpful when my mother needs help or has questions. Overall, fantastic environment for my mother.
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.
Riverside Senior Life is the areas only full continuum of care, with over 20 years of experience enriching lives in the community. From Independent Living to Skilled Nursing, Riverside Senior Life delivers a seamless continuum of care, unrivaled in its one-of-a-kind approach. As part of the...
See details
Photo of Bardwell Residences
2121 Photos available
Pricing promotions expiring soon
9.2
Review score
21 reviews
9.2
Review score
21 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
43%
3 star
0%
2 star
5%
1 star
5%
See all reviews
This was not the right choice for my MIL when she was there. She needed much more care than respite or even assisted care. She wanted and expected hospital level care and even the nursing home where we moved...
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.
Bardwell Residences is a senior living community in an incredible historic building. Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care round out this 99 apartment community. We embrace our history and are Senior Living, Reimagined. Scheduled to open 4/1/23 the entire building has been renovated...
See details
Photo of Brighton Gardens of Wheaton
2121 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.2
Review score
53 reviews
9.2
Review score
53 reviews
5 star
50%
4 star
40%
3 star
6%
2 star
2%
1 star
2%
See all reviews
In interviews with prospective care facilities, I asked employees how long they had worked in their current facility. Length of employment at a singular facility is usually very positive sign of employee...
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.
Brighton Gardens provides assisted living in an apartment-style setting that offers the simple pleasures - nutritious food, comfortable surroundings, and the support of a warm, caring and competent staff. Two separate, secured Reminiscence Neighborhoods are available for residents with...
See details

Cost of nursing homes in Ballou, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ballou is $5,384 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Essex, IL with an average of $5,182 per month.

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

Ballou, IL
$5,384/mo
$5,439/mo

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

Ballou, IL
$5,384/mo
U.S. national average
$4,920/mo

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

$5,387/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,384/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,580/mo
Studio
$5,921/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,830/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,472/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,595/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ballou over time

Ballou, ILIL stateNational

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ballou

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ballou

Cantata Adult Life Services a CCRC in Brookfield, IL

4.8
I recommend Cantata because they have a robust rehab gym staffed with professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, balance, speech/memory therapy. It is located on a quiet tree lined landscaped campus with onsite Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing and Independent Living. The staff ...
Read more

Royal Estates Assistive Living in Dolton, IL

4.9
We were looking for place for our Mother to live near us. After touring a fair amount of facilities in Southern suburbs, we had almost give up. Then my sister and I found Royal Estates. After meeting with the staff there we thought this might be good fit for Mother. We learned that the services ...
Read more

Wittenberg Village, a CCRC in Crown Point, IN

4.7
I moved in and liked it so much I bought a second apartment for my mother! The staff is the most caring I have ever encountered and the facility is top-notch. Hope to meet you soon.

Ballou nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ballou nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ballou, 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 Ballou 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 Ballou that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
54.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80.8%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.5%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
68.2%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25.2%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80.8%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
62.2%
17.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ballou 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 Ballou Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
55.9%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
37.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
50.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.6%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ballou 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 Ballou partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
43%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
41.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.7%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Ballou 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 Ballou communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ballou, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Ballou 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 Ballou offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ballou, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
55.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.9%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
57.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.8%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
48.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
55.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
38.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.9%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
54.5%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Frequently Asked Questions

Mercy Circle Senior Living, Brookdale Oak Park and Brookdale Glen Ellyn are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ballou, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 357 nursing homes facilities near Ballou, Illinois. See the full list.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top