Wauconda Care is a nursing home in Wauconda, IL, with 149 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Wauconda Care offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Wauconda Care offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $7,879 and range up to $8,000 per month. The average price in the community is $7,940, which is higher than the average cost of $5,060 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs added care, additional care or services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.1 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.7 hours with licensed nurses (1.2 by an RN and 0.5 by an LPN) and 2.5 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Special diet meals may not be available in all communities. This community provides a variety of special diets, including kosher meals, no or low sodium, no sugar meals, vegan and vegetarian meals, and gluten-free meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 16 hospitals within 25 miles of Wauconda Care. The two closest hospitals are Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, which is 7.0 miles away, and Centegra Health System - Mc Henry Hospital, which is 7.9 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 5, meaning it is in the top 10% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 4.

Some of the key amenities available at Wauconda Care are:

• Pet Friendly
• Activity Center
• Clubs & Communities