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10 Best Nursing Homes in Lester, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Lester 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 Lester, 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 Lester or another care type is right for you. Browse 111 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Lester.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Greenville, Carlyle and Durley.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Lester, IL

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I have lived at Evergreen Place for 8 years. They take good care of everyone. Dining services are very cheerful and caring. Food is good. They clean our rooms and do our laundry for use. They have a lot of...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind.......Read more
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I have never been treated better. The food was excellent, the care was excellent. I was very satisfied. I will tell everyone how good it was compared to when I put my mom there.
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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.
Friendship Manor Health Center is located in Nashville, Illinois a small town in the heart of Washington County. Our location enables us to offer a country like atmosphere to our residents. Friendship Manor has been offering services to this community and the surrounding communities since 1964.......Read more
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Therapy wise it was very good and the staff was very good. I thought the facility was kind of old. I mean, they kept it up but the used boring colors and things like that. The care they provided was really...
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.
Rehabilitation therapy is a strong part of Cedar Ridge's homeward bound program. Our team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists design, monitor, and evaluate individualized therapy programs that mimic everyday household tasks. Our program motivates long-term residents, improves their......Read more
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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, 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.
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.
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
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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.
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.
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: 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: Memory Care
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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: 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, 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: 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.
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.
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
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
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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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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.
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Lester, IL

The average cost of senior living in Lester is $4,373 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Xenia, IL with an average of $3,846 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lester, IL vs. nearby cities

Lester, IL
$4,373/mo
$4,663/mo
$4,422/mo

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

Lester, IL
$4,373/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$4,535/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,373/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,424/mo
Studio
$4,742/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,163/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,028/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Lester over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lester

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lester

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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San Gabriel Memory Care in Highland, IL

5.0
The employees at San Gabriel Memory Care are educated and trained on dementia and how to care for this patient population. I like the fact that there are consistent caregivers and always someone nearby if you need help. They are consistent with their care and take the residents to the bathroom ...
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Cedarhurst of Breese

3.8
Point system cost went from $250 to $600 per month. Nothing changed for the services. This was a 140% increase. No one could answer why this increase (just the wayt it is, "I was told.) No a rent increase of 15%. Outrageous! You are sucking the elderly dry. So sad. Social Security did ...
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Lester nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, 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 Lester 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 Lester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
16%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
6%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
24%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38%
18.6%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Lester 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 Lester Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
14%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester 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 Lester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
22%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
24%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12%
3.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester 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 Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
12%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
32%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester 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 Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
22%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
28%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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