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10 Best Nursing Homes in Benson, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Benson 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 Benson, 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 Benson or another care type is right for you. Browse 13 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Benson.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gardena, Robein and Beverly Manor.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Benson, IL

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I came here because of the recommendation from friends. I have not been here long enough to give an opinion on the value However, in the short time I have been here, I am very impressed with all the...
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.
Snyder Village is a non-profit, Christian community. We are committed to providing for the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of others in a loving, dignified, and Christian atmosphere. Located in a beautiful rural setting in Metamora, Illinois, Snyder Village offers a variety of living...
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The staff was excellent. Very caring people that really worked with their tenants. Food was good also I ate there a couple times myself with my sister. Wish she still could live there.
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.
After more than a decade of solid experience as a residential community, Cedarhurst of Washington is recognized as a leader in senior services. Guided by dedicated staff and management, such a level of competence places Cedarhurst of Washington at the forefront of quality care for older adults...
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This place is absolutely wonderful and the staff team here is just so kind. The facility is nice and close to my house so it adds convenience. When I first toured the property I noticed that it is very clean...
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.
Reflections Memory Care opened its doors in May 2014. Reflections is owned by The Villas of Holly Brook with its headquarters located in Charleston, IL. We specialize in focused care to seniors suffering from Dementia and other conditions under this umbrella causing memory loss. Our staff is...
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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.
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: 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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Benson, IL

The average cost of senior living in Benson is $4,291 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Varna, IL with an average of $3,872 per month.

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

Benson, IL
$4,291/mo
$4,393/mo
$4,320/mo

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

Benson, IL
$4,291/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,460/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,291/mo

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

Studio
$3,063/mo
1 Bedroom
$2,858/mo
2 Bedroom
$2,732/mo

Senior living costs in Benson 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: Benson, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBenson, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,291/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,460/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,460/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,505/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Benson, IL:$4,291/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Benson, IL:$4,460/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Benson, IL:$4,460/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Benson, IL:$3,505/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Benson, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Benson 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.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Benson, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Benson 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
Benson, IL$4,027/mo$2,950/mo+36.5%
Illinois$5,324/mo$5,318/mo+0.1%
National$4,815/mo$4,856/mo-0.9%
Benson, IL
2024 average cost:$4,027/mo
2023 average cost:$2,950/mo
Percent change:+36.5%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,324/mo
2023 average cost:$5,318/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
National
2024 average cost:$4,815/mo
2023 average cost:$4,856/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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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 Benson

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Benson

Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL

4.8
I have lived at LHV for 18 months. I was becoming familiar with the routines and activities when they were curtailed by the pandemic. Since that time The staff and administration have devoted themselves to the residents safety, health and comfort. Fellow residents are friendly and concerned ...
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The Pointe at Pontiac

4.0
It's very clean and a good atmosphere overall. The last 2 months, there have been some staff changes in all departments. I think they're just going through growing pains right now, which is understandable. It's still a great place and the residents' needs are being met. They just have to get ...
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Evergreen Place and The Legacy Memory Care in Chillicothe, IL

5.0
I have nothing but great things to say about The Legacy Memory Care at Evergreen Place. My mother has been a resident there for several years and I rest better knowing that she is well cared for. The staff is excellent and do a great job of keeping me informed. The facility itself is very nice ...
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Benson nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Benson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Benson, 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 Benson 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 Benson 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
12.5%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
12.5%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
75%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
75%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
37.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
75%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
25%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Benson 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 Benson Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Benson, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
25%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
12.5%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Benson 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 Benson partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Benson, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
4%
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Availability of select dining options in Benson 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 Benson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Benson, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
12.5%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Benson 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 Benson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Benson, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
37.5%
0.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
37.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.5%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
12.5%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
0.5%
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Snyder Village a CCRC, Charter Senior Living of Washington and Reflections Memory Care - Washington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Benson, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 13 nursing homes facilities near Benson, Illinois. See the full list.
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