Westwood Oaks

    100 Westwood Oaks Ct, Kankakee, Illinois 60901
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Resident happy with caring staff

    I'm very happy living here. Caring, professional staff treat us like family - attentive, upbeat, and quick to answer questions, with regular wellness checks that make me feel safe. My bright, spacious room with a balcony and nice views, spotless grounds and on-site garage, varied activities (crafts, exercise) and a roomy dining area with good meals make this a comfortable, well-kept place I'd recommend.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Hospice Care
    • Medication Reminders
    • Psychiatric Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Healthcare staffing

    • Staff trained in Medication Management

    Meals and dining

    • Communal Dining
    • Guest Meals

    Room

    • Cable/Satellite In Unit
    • Wifi/Internet In Unit

    Transportation

    • General Transportation Services
    • Parking Lot

    Common areas

    • Cable/Satellite TV in Common Area
    • Coffee Shop
    • Computer Room
    • Entertainment Venues
    • Garden
    • General Store
    • Swimming Pool

    Community services

    • Financial Guidance
    • Gated Facility
    • Housekeeping Services
    • Laundry Services
    • Linen Services
    • Offers Respite Care
    • Religious Services
    • Rent And Care Fees
    • Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid Assistance

    Activities

    • Arts & Crafts Activities/Programs
    • Educational Activities/Programs
    • Facilitated Field Trips/Outings
    • Fitness & wellness facilities/equipment
    • Literary Activities/Programs
    • Music Activities/Programs
    • Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation
    • Salon Services
    • Tabletop & Other Games/Programs

    Reviews

    4.55·(11)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.7
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive staff
    • Clean, well‑maintained grounds and interiors
    • Spacious rooms with balconies and good views
    • On‑site garage and parking
    • Large, bright dining room
    • Good-quality meals with varied menu options
    • Engaging activities and exercise classes
    • Proactive scheduling and accommodation for residents
    • Frequent resident check‑ins and monitoring
    • Value-oriented pricing options

    Cons

    • Relatively high monthly cost
    • Incomplete bathroom accessibility upgrades in some units
    • Variation in unit finishes and room quality

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews of Westwood Oaks Independent Living emphasize a consistently positive residential environment characterized by attentive staff, thorough cleanliness, and well‑maintained facilities. Common strengths include spacious, bright apartments with balconies and attractive views, an on‑site garage, and a large dining room that many residents find pleasant and well stocked. The community is described as orderly and safe, with a general tone of resident satisfaction.

    Care and staff: Staff interactions are a recurrent highlight. Reviews describe employees as friendly, caring, and professional, with an upbeat demeanor and willingness to assist. Staff are credited with answering questions, accommodating individual schedules, and working with residents on care‑related changes such as shower modifications. The facility also conducts frequent resident check‑ins, which reviewers interpreted as proactive monitoring. Overall, reviewer comments suggest a reliable day‑to‑day caregiving presence and a family‑like atmosphere among staff and neighbors.

    Dining and activities: Dining receives favorable comments for both the setting and the menu variety; the dining room is noted as spacious and bright, and meals are described as good with diverse selections. Activity programming is also positively framed — exercise classes, crafts, and other group activities are available and contribute to resident engagement. These offerings appear to be meaningful parts of community life and are frequently cited as adding value to the experience.

    Facilities and management: The physical plant is described as clean and well kept, with bright common areas and tidy grounds. Apartments are generally spacious and some units include desirable features such as balconies and good natural light. Management responsiveness is noted in examples such as accommodating scheduling requests and initiating facility upgrades (for example, shower modifications). However, reviews also indicate operational trade‑offs: pricing is perceived as relatively high by some, and there is variation in unit finishes and an ongoing need for accessibility upgrades in certain bathrooms. These are presented as facility‑level characteristics rather than isolated incidents.

    Notable patterns and guidance for prospective residents: The dominant pattern across reviews is strong satisfaction with staff conduct, cleanliness, dining, and activity programming. Prospective residents or families who prioritize a well‑kept, socially active independent living environment with visible staff engagement are likely to view Westwood Oaks favorably. Those with tight budget constraints or specific accessibility requirements should confirm current pricing structures and the status of bathroom/accessibility upgrades during a visit, and compare unit finish levels across available apartments to ensure the selected unit meets expectations.

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    Location

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    Westwood Oaks is located at 100 Westwood Oaks Ct, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901.

    About Westwood Oaks

    Westwood Oaks Independent Living - A Riverside Senior Life Community sits at 100 Westwood Oaks Court in Kankakee, Illinois, right near Riverside Medical Center and close to the Kankakee River, with easy access to walking paths and open fields, offering both estate homes and apartments designed for seniors seeking a peaceful yet active retirement. The community lets residents choose from several floor plans, including ranch-style homes and small independent living apartments, all with full appliances, washers and dryers, safety features like sprinklers, and handicap-accessible layouts for easier movement around the home. Services here include biweekly housekeeping, painting and repairs, landscaping, snow removal, roof and gutter care, and all the main utilities such as electricity, gas, water, sewer, trash, plus property taxes and insurance (not personal property) are wrapped into the monthly fee, and there's scheduled local transportation for errands or appointments.

    There are many places to spend time, like a well-stocked library, a billiards room, a beauty salon and barbershop, and an activities room, and people can take part in social programs, arts and crafts, health and wellness classes, and fitness options with access to a nearby fitness center, not to mention therapy programs like aquatic, occupational, and physical therapy under Riverside Therapy. Residents get meals in a dining room with a monthly dining plan, and those who need help can receive personalized care plans, memory care services for those with dementia or Alzheimer's, and support with dressing, bathing, grooming, and medications, with nurses and personal care assistants on staff and access to medical services like podiatry care and wound support.

    The staff here know about memory care, providing dedicated programming and brain-boosting activities for memory support, and there's always someone around day or night with 24-hour security and an emergency response system. Residents from the estate homes have access to shared amenities and services, making it easier to meet neighbors or enjoy a game or meal together, and the grounds and activities keep everyone connected, whether it's through social events, relaxing at the library, or taking part in wellness programs designed for seniors. The building has cable TV, WiFi, guest parking, safety systems, and grounds that are cared for so people can just focus on enjoying their day. Westwood Oaks is part of Riverside Senior Life Communities, and it offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term skilled nursing, and short-term rehab services through Miller Healthcare, all on the Kankakee campus. The community's focus stays on helping seniors live comfortably, with options for support when needed, and encouraging as much independence as possible in a safe, warm, and friendly place to call home.

    People often ask...

    Westwood Oaks offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Westwood Oaks allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 100 Westwood Oaks Ct, Kankakee, Illinois 60901.

    No, Westwood Oaks does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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