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10 Best Nursing Homes in Clay County, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County or another care type is right for you. Browse 44 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Clay County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Crisp, Enterprise and Jeffersonville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Crisp, Enterprise and Jeffersonville.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Clay County, IL

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Last Updated: 12/24/24
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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: Memory Care
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.
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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: Memory Care
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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, 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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Clay County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Clay County is $4,363 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Louisville, IL with an average of $3,818 per month.

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

Clay County, IL
$4,363/mo
$3,944/mo

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

Clay County, IL
$4,363/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$4,412/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,363/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,899/mo
Studio
$4,302/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,768/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,888/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Clay County over time

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Clay County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Clay County

Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Highpoint Residence of Centralia

5.0
We thought keeping mom home was the best thing, all of us family thought .. last resort moving mom out of her home. WoW.. what a mistake! We Couldn't have been more wrong in our thinking and Mom's wishes! She is doing better than ever, tons of friends, engaging people, GREAT food, my family ...
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Arbor Rose of Robinson

4.8
We think it's great. Going through this is very hard, but they make it very easy for you. They work with you and tell you every step as you go, and they make it as easy as possible. My mom is very happy with the food. They have plenty of activities. For Halloween, they invited kids to come ...
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Clay County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Clay County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Clay 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 Clay 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 Clay County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Clay County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
15.9%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
2.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
81.8%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.1%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40.9%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.8%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.6%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Clay 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 Clay County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Clay County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
6.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
11.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
6.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Clay 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 Clay County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Clay County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
18.2%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Clay 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 Clay County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Clay County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.6%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
27.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
13.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
2.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Clay 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 Clay County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Clay County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
20.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.4%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.2%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
11.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.4%
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