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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shannon, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Shannon 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 Shannon, IL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Shannon, IL

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Photo of St Elizabeth Manor
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.
St. Elizabeth Manor is located in Rock County in Wisconsin. St. Elizabeth Manor provides high quality assistance, an engaging and welcoming environment, and a convenient lifestyle for each of its residents. The assisted living facility provides 24 hour caregivers ready to help each resident and...
Photo of The Suites of Beloit
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.
Photo of Sun Valley Terrace
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.
Photo of Parkside Manor
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: 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 Maggie's House Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Maggie's House Assisted Living
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: 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: 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.
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Photo of Crestridge Inc
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.
Photo of Cedar Crest Assisted Living
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Shannon, IL

The average cost of senior living in Shannon is $4,283 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Savanna, IL with an average of $3,837 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shannon, IL, vs. nearby cities

Shannon, IL
$4,283/mo
$4,298/mo
$4,417/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shannon, IL, vs. state and national averages

Shannon, IL
$4,283/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shannon, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,162/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,283/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shannon, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,351/mo
Studio
$4,343/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,643/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,170/mo

Senior living costs in Shannon vs. state and 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 destination: Shannon, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShannon, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,283/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,140/mo$5,149/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,162/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,124/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Shannon, IL:$4,283/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Shannon, IL:$4,140/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Shannon, IL:$4,162/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Shannon, IL:$3,124/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shannon, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shannon and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Shannon, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Shannon, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shannon have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Shannon, IL$5,257/mo$5,148/mo+2.1%
Illinois$6,148/mo$5,811/mo+5.8%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Shannon, IL
2024 average cost:$5,257/mo
2023 average cost:$5,148/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,148/mo
2023 average cost:$5,811/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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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 Shannon

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shannon

Wesley Willows a CCRC in Rockford, IL

5.0
Wesley Willows was great to work with. My mom was there for rehab, respite, and assisted living. We were very happy with the care. The nurse and CNAs took great care of my mom and always keep updated regarding her care. She was very happy with the food. We chose the community because my mom ...
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Heritage Woods of Belvidere

5.0
I am very content living at Heritage Woods. My apartment is very comfortable and convenient. The nurses and CNAs are very attentive and convenient. The food is good and I may also eat in my room if I so desire. There are activities every day. Also a small store 2 days a week.

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!

Shannon nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shannon nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shannon, 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 Shannon 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 Shannon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shannon, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
36.8%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.4%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
86.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
86.2%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.9%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
39.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shannon 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 Shannon Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shannon, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.2%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.2%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shannon 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 Shannon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shannon, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
23%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.2%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
16.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shannon 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 Shannon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shannon, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
9.2%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
18.4%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shannon 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 Shannon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shannon, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
31%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.9%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
34.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.1%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
32.2%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.8%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
34.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
13.8%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

TLC Living Community, Morning Star Village and Trustwell Living at Cherryvale Place are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shannon, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 142 nursing homes facilities near Shannon, Illinois. See the full list.
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