10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercer County, IL

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The average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Illinois is $5,252, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Mercer County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Mercer County, IL

Cost of nursing homes in Mercer County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Illinois is $5,252 per month as compared to $5,847 in the United States.

Nursing homes costs in Mercer County, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$5,601/mo

Private

$5,019/mo

Senior living costs in Illinois vs. national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column state: Illinois

Column national: U.S.

Column costDifference: Cost difference

Community type	Illinois	U.S.	Cost difference
Nursing Homes	$5,252/mo	$5,847/mo	10.2% below national median
Assisted Living	$6,329/mo	$5,830/mo	8.6% above national median
Memory Care	$7,681/mo	$6,999/mo	9.7% above national median
Independent Living	$3,342/mo	$3,520/mo	5.1% below national median

Nursing Homes

Illinois:$5,252/mo

U.S.:$5,847/mo

Cost difference:10.2% below national median

Assisted Living

Illinois:$6,329/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Cost difference:8.6% above national median

Memory Care

Illinois:$7,681/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Cost difference:9.7% above national median

Independent Living

Illinois:$3,342/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

Cost difference:5.1% below national median

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Mercer County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mercer County

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0

I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Bickford of Iowa City

4.9

I would tell others the community was wonderful. I like the personal touches the community did for the residents and families. It was a smaller community all on one level. I wouldn't change anything about the community.

Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0

[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Mercer County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Mercer County, ILNational

Full medication management

2.2%

1.1%

Doctor on call

5.8%

4.6%

24-Hour awake staff

20.3%

14.6%

Diabetic care

22.4%

15.6%

*Visiting health care professionals

5.8%

4.7%

Home care agency on-site

0.1%

0.4%

Non-ambulatory care

19.5%

13.1%

Respite or short term stays

4.4%

3.5%

Hospice available on-site

8.9%

9.6%

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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer 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 Mercer County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Mercer County, ILNational

Dementia behaviors care

2.6%

1.9%

Secured community and/or wander guard

4.1%

2.8%

Memory care only community

1.3%

0.6%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer 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 Mercer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Mercer County, ILNational

Nutritionist / dietician

0.6%

0.2%

Low / no sodium

1.3%

0.6%

No sugar

1.3%

0.6%

Vegetarian

1.7%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Mercer 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 Mercer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Mercer County, ILNational

Anytime dining

0.8%

0.3%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer 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 Mercer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Mercer County, ILNational

Devotional activities on-site

4.8%

3.2%

Outings / off-site activities

4.2%

3.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, The Fountains and Charter Senior Living of Moline are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mercer County, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 86 nursing homes facilities near Mercer County, Illinois. See the full list.

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