Miller Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Kankakee, IL.
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Miller Health Care Center in Kankakee, IL
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1601 Butterfield Trail, Kankakee, IL 60901
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Miller Health Care Center offers competitive pricing for various room types when compared to the broader Kankakee County and Illinois averages. For instance, a studio at Miller is priced at $3,535, which is notably lower than both the county average of $4,084 and the state average of $4,028. In terms of private rooms, Miller's rate of $3,995 sits slightly above Kankakee County's average of $3,663 but provides significant savings compared to the higher statewide average of $5,049. The center also presents attractive options for larger accommodations; its one-bedroom units are priced at $4,680 - higher than both local and state averages - while two-bedroom units at $5,200 are competitively positioned against county and state costs. Overall, Miller Health Care Center reflects a strategic approach to pricing that prioritizes affordability while maintaining high-quality care.
| Floor plans | Miller Health Care Center | Kankakee County | Illinois |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,535 | $4,084 | $4,028 |
| Private | $3,995 | $3,663 | $5,049 |
| 1 Bedroom | $4,680 | $3,917 | $3,527 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $5,200 | $4,510 | $4,208 |
Dining quality is a frequent positive in reviews.
Several residents and families describe the food as really good, including notes about snacks and varied selections. Others specifically mention favorites like shrimp and describe a cafeteria with attentive servers. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and meal preparation and service, with support for special dietary restrictions and diabetes diets.
Many reviews highlight caring, respectful staff.
A number of reviews say the staff treats residents with dignity and respect, and several describe feeling the person was safe and not alone. Some reviewers also thank specific caregivers and mention consistent kindness from nurses, aides, and even drivers for appointments. At the same time, other reviews criticize staffing and care follow-through, so compassion shows up in reviews alongside concerns about whether help arrives when needed.
Response times for help are a recurring complaint.
A recurring theme is delayed assistance after calling for help, with reviews describing long waits for toileting support and situations where residents remained in distress. Some families describe pressing the call button and not receiving timely response, including reports of assistance taking an hour or more. This contrasts with other reviews that describe nurses and aides as βon top of things,β but multiple accounts focus on short-staffing and missed needs before help arrived.
Cleanliness and personal care quality are uneven in reviews.
Some reviews describe the facility as clean and say staff keep residents clean, with one family thanking the team for cleanliness during a stay. Others report problems such as missed showers, bedding not being changed, dirty floors, and items left behind after care. There are also accounts of residents left unattended in the bathroom or sitting in soiled conditions for long periods, which is where cleanliness and hygiene concerns become most serious.
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120 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesMiller Health Care Center offers competitive pricing for various room types when compared to the broader Kankakee County and Illinois averages. For instance, a studio at Miller is priced at $3,535, which is notably lower than both the county average of $4,084 and the state average of $4,028. In terms of private rooms, Miller's rate of $3,995 sits slightly above Kankakee County's average of $3,663 but provides significant savings compared to the higher statewide average of $5,049. The center also presents attractive options for larger accommodations; its one-bedroom units are priced at $4,680 - higher than both local and state averages - while two-bedroom units at $5,200 are competitively positioned against county and state costs. Overall, Miller Health Care Center reflects a strategic approach to pricing that prioritizes affordability while maintaining high-quality care.
Miller Health Care Center is located at 1601 Butterfield Trail, Kankakee, IL 60901 in Kankakee County, Illinois
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