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10 Best Nursing Homes in Carroll County, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Carroll County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Carroll County, IL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Carroll County or another care type is right for you. Browse 19 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Carroll County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lyons.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lena, Sunnyside and Pearl City.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Carroll County, IL

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Photo of Morningside of Sterling
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My mom has been in Morningside for a few months now. The transition from living alone to assisted living has been easy. The place is top notch and mom is safe and surrounded by kind people. She enjoys the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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55 Floor plans available
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I recently visited my sister and find her apartment very nice and the staff friendly. They recently have a new chef and she is interested in the residents opinion and found the food appealing. I find the...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Oakley Courts is an assisted living community located in the city of Freeport, Illinois in the county of Stephenson. Oakley Courts is less than half a mile from two different full golf courses. For the many seniors that live in Oakley Courts that unsurprisingly enjoy the game of golf, the greens...
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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Heritage Woods of Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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After hearing good reviews and taking a tour, we moved my mom into Heritage Woods in August 2023. I go to visit often and honestly can say each time I am there I am continually impressed with their facility....
Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
Heritage Woods of Freeport is an affordable assisted living community serving adults 65 or older, fully certified by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Living. Situated in Stephenson County, Illinois about 25 miles west of Rockford, Heritage Woods is a lovely place to call home, and...
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They balance outstanding care while maintaining dignity and respect of the residents. Such a pleasure to work with the WP team. My parents are very happy here. Just the right balance of independence and...
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 Meadows at WinnPrairie™ offers quality care and a structured environment for residents with memory or cognitive impairments. The focus of The Meadows programs is to build on residents’ strengths and skills through a variety of therapeutic activities and services. All designed and delivered by...
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I can give you a 5 for all of the above items on your list. We were pleased overall with everything. At 1 point i think the staff was a little short but the staff that was there did a great job covering all...
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.
Addington Place of Clinton rolls out the red carpet to our residents and guests. We specialize in memory care and assisted living. We are conveniently located on the edge of town and within minutes of Medical Associates, grocery stores and restaurants. Addington Place of Clinton has walking paths...
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I cant say enough great things about Big Meadows while they took care of my dad. A++++++
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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.
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I HAVE LIVED HERE SINCE THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER AND LOVE IT, I MOVED FROM ASSISTANT LIVING TO INDEPENDENT LIVING, I HAVE A REALLY NICE EFFICENCY APARTMENT WHEREAS WHERE I LIVED PREVIOUSLY HAD ONLY ONE ROOM...
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...
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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.
Photo of Villas of Shannon
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
Photo of Liberty Village of Freeport
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Stephenson Nursing Ctr
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Rock River Gardens
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Parkway Center
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.
Photo of Regency Care Of Sterling
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Carroll County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Carroll County is $4,651 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, IL with an average of $3,125 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Carroll County, IL vs. nearby counties

Carroll County, IL
$4,651/mo
$4,429/mo

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

Carroll County, IL
$4,651/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$4,651/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,651/mo

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

Studio
$4,291/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,356/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,400/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Carroll County over time

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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 Carroll County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Carroll County

Eagle Point Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, IA

5.0
The staff treats their patients like family. I love their therapy department, they're really good. There are a lot of wonderful people!

Heritage Woods of Sterling

4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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WinnPrairie Assisted Living and Memory Care in Freeport, IL

4.3
Well managed. Staff know the residents and treat them with respect.

Carroll County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carroll County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carroll County, 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 Carroll County 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 Carroll County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carroll County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.5%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
68.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
73.7%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.1%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
68.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
21.1%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carroll County 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 Carroll County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carroll County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
21.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
31.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carroll County 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 Carroll County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carroll County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.8%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Carroll County 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 Carroll County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carroll County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.1%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
26.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carroll County 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 Carroll County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carroll County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
5.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36.8%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
31.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Sterling, Oakley Courts and Avonlea Cottage of Sterling are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Carroll County, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 19 nursing homes facilities near Carroll County, Illinois. See the full list.

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