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10 Best Nursing Homes in St Johns, IL

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The kids absolutely loved it. This was our second year. And [name removed] said she can’t wait till next year to see her witch friend. A resident she wanted pictures with. Staff and residents were so happy!!...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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I wish it was a little cheaper since mom is on a fixed income. I wish they had a few more activities for the memory care folks. Based on the experience we have had with The Landings, we would recommend this...
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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Our loved one is very happy here. She can't say enough good things about it, and our family is thrilled with the care. They have good meals. They treat their residents with courtesy and create a homey...
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.
Fifth Season Residential is an assisted living community located in Benton, Illinois in Franklin county. Benton may be a city hiding far away from most of the rest of the population of Illinois, but that doesn't mean it is a city devoid of culture. Quite the opposite. Benton has an excellent...
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Mom is adjusting to living at Heritage Woods. She seems to like it here. The staff are attentive, patient and good with communication. They offer a variety of daily diverse activities. The community is...
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 Benton is an assisted living community located in the town of Benton, IL. The residents of Benton like to keep life simple, and that is one of the big attractions to this area. Family members visiting residents at Heritage Woods can take walks through the nature trails outside...
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Everyone is personable and demonstrate a sincere approach with my mother. They care about their patients like it is their parent. I am very fortunate to find such a wonderful place for my mother.
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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My mom lived here back in about 2012 and she liked it. I've visited her and thought it was nice. So when my husband died and my children thought this would be great for me. I have been here since January of...
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.
WELCOME TO GREENTREE AT MT. VERNONAt GreenTree at Mt. Vernon, residents enjoy an active, engaging lifestyle that promotes wellness and independence. It is our goal to keep our residents linked to resources and opportunities that will fulfill their needs and interests in the Mt. Vernon area....
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They offer activities daily. I have had a few meals there and I would say the food is good overall. The staff are amazing. They are so friendly and on top of things. The community is clean and they do...
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 is an affordable assisted living community for older adults and senior citizens, located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Here at Heritage Woods we pride ourselves in the ability to provide affordable senior care to those that require the service but can't always afford the high prices. We...
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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.
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.
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....
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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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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.
Photo of The Manor at Mason Woods
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
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: 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.
Carbondale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled and intermediate care facility located in Carbondale, Illinois. Carbondale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has undergone many physical plant improvements, including a new rehabilitation treatment area, and a brand new supportive...
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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.
Photo of The Voyage
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.
Photo of Hawthorne Inn of Parkway
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Photo of Lavender Ridge
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.

Cost of nursing homes in St Johns, IL

The average cost of senior living in St Johns is $4,344 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cutler, IL with an average of $3,794 per month.

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

St Johns, IL
$4,344/mo
$4,077/mo
$4,352/mo

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

St Johns, IL
$4,344/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$4,729/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,344/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,495/mo
Studio
$5,697/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,151/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,368/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in St Johns over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in St Johns

Recent reviews for nursing homes in St Johns

Heritage Woods of Mt Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
My loved one is very happy living at Heritage Woods. The staff are doing a good job. The food is good. The community is clean and well taken care of. They offer daily activities.

The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL

5.0
My Mom is not thrilled with the food all the time but most of the time. The CNA's are great. They are fun and pay attention to the needs of my mom. The staff are all helpful. The other residents have enjoy trips to sites in the area. My mom just won't go. There are many things family can do ...
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GreenTree at Mt. Vernon in Mount Vernon, IL

5.0
Living at GreenTree has been the best thing that has happened to [name removed] and I since we retired. They have good food, excellent entertainment and the staff is wonderful. We love living here at GreenTree.

St Johns nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in St Johns nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in St Johns, 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 St Johns 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 St Johns 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
15.8%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.2%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.5%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
36.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.2%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.4%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in St Johns 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 St Johns 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
26.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.8%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
15.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in St Johns 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 St Johns 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
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 St Johns 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 St Johns communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
26.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
5.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in St Johns 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 St Johns offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
36.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
21.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
31.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
0.4%
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