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10 Best Nursing Homes in Ideal, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Ideal 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 Ideal, 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 Ideal or another care type is right for you. Browse 24 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Ideal.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lyons.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Coleta, Pearl City and Elvira.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Ideal, IL

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Photo of Morningside of Sterling
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9.3
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9.3
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Can't say enough good things about the cna's. The RN staff not so much. They kept Dad long after he should have been moved to a nursing home.
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.
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5 across the board and value would be 5 compared to what I have seen as well. What stood out the most is their Willingness to work with particular situation and friendliness of staff. You don't get the...
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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They are very detailed oriented and explain everything that you need to know. They take very good care of their residents and my mother seems to be happy there it is very clean and they feed them well and...
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.
Addington Place of Clinton rolls out the red carpet to our residents and guests. We specialize in memory care and assisted living. We are conveniently located on the edge of town and within minutes of Medical Associates, grocery stores and restaurants. Addington Place of Clinton has walking paths...
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This facility was brighter and cleaner than the other places we visited. They offer quite a variety of activities. They do housekeeping once a week. Value for the money I rated lower because they raised...
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 Sterling is an assisted living community located in Sterling, IL. Situated along the north bank of the Rock River, Sterling is known for its scenic parks and fertile prairie soil. The city hosts a number of annual events, including the Mexican Fiesta Days, where participants...
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I cant say enough great things about Big Meadows while they took care of my dad. A++++++
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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My loved one has the biggest smile on his face and they're always glad to see him! The therapists are doing the best they can to get him moving on his own. He's worn out every day and that's a testament! The...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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.
Choosing a healthcare and rehabilitation center for yourself or your loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. You want someone who is caring, knowledgeable, and accessible; someone willing to take the time to go over all your options and treat you as a person. With the...
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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: 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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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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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Photo of Parkway Center
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.
Photo of Rock River Gardens
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
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.

Cost of nursing homes in Ideal, IL

The average cost of senior living in Ideal is $4,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabeth, IL with an average of $3,125 per month.

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

Ideal, IL
$4,063/mo
$4,429/mo
$4,164/mo

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

Ideal, IL
$4,063/mo
U.S. national average
$4,788/mo

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

$4,202/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,063/mo

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

Studio
$4,538/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,917/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,373/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Ideal over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Ideal

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ideal

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!

Heritage Woods of Sterling

4.9
I have been a resident of Heritage Woods for 1 year. I am very pleased with the care I receive. I very much enjoy the other residents and the staff is wonderful. The food and activities are very satisfactory. We go on outings, we have entertainment come. We play games in the dining room and ...
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Park Vista Retirement Living in Camanche, IA

4.8
Need better communication to the caretaker aka Me when the resident refuses pills and anything in regard to their well-being. I wouldn’t find out until I showed up and that is one reason he went into the hospital for not taking his water pill. The staff was remarkable and treated Dad with ...
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Ideal nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ideal nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ideal, 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 Ideal 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 Ideal 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
23.1%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
15.4%
10.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
76.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.5%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.4%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
30.8%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
23.1%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ideal 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 Ideal 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
30.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.1%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30.8%
6.1%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
7.7%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ideal 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 Ideal 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
23.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.1%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.4%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
7.7%
3.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Ideal 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 Ideal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
7.7%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
23.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ideal 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 Ideal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
30.8%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.4%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.5%
7.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
38.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.1%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
30.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
7.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.4%
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Morningside of Sterling, Park Vista Retirement Living and Addington Place of Clinton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Ideal, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 24 nursing homes facilities near Ideal, Illinois. See the full list.

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