Nurse Call Comparison

Looking for a Rauland alternative in Illinois?

Rauland Responder is a capable nurse call platform — but for many Illinois skilled nursing, assisted living, and community hospital facilities, a Jeron or RCare system installed and supported by Nexus delivers the same clinical outcomes at a materially lower 5-year total cost of ownership, backed by one local Chicagoland partner accountable for the entire system.

Consideration
Rauland
Nexus
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
157–228% higher (large-facility estimate)
Baseline — significantly lower
Local Illinois service team
Regional / dealer network
Schaumburg-based, documented critical response targets
UL 1069 listed
Yes
Yes — Jeron & RCare
Wired + wireless options
Primarily wired
Both (Jeron wired, RCare wireless)
Managed service / monitoring
Add-on / third party
Included under Nexus360
Single-vendor for all building systems
Nurse call only
Nurse call, network, security, AV — one contract
TCO figures reflect Nexus's published 5-year modeling for comparable large-facility deployments and will vary by scope — request a facility-specific proposal for exact numbers tailored to your site.
Neutral nurse-call system evaluation decision tree branching from a top question through balanced evaluation criteria — facility type, wired versus wireless, integration needs, support model, and budget fit — leading to objective outcome options, presented without disparaging any manufacturer

Common questions

Is Jeron or RCare a true replacement for Rauland Responder?

Yes — both are UL 1069 listed nurse call platforms built for skilled nursing, assisted living, and community hospital environments. Nexus evaluates your clinical workflow and recommends the system that fits your facility.

Can Nexus replace an existing Rauland system?

Yes — we regularly perform phased nurse call replacements with minimal disruption to resident care, reusing your existing cabling infrastructure where possible to help control costs.

Do you serve my area?

Yes — Nexus is based in Schaumburg, IL and provides Jeron and RCare sales and service throughout Illinois, including Chicago, Naperville, Rockford, and Peoria.

See the difference for your facility

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