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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercer County, IL

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Mercer County, IL

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[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff...
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 Fort Armstrong knows that making this decision can be difficult, which is why we do everything in our power to make that journey as simple as possible. The Fort Armstrong offers services and amenities comparable to other assisted living communities. We believe we go above and beyond the...
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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.
Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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They were one of the only facilities in the area that allowed the independent spouse to move in as a second person and be with the disabled spouse that needed care. [name removed] is a fantastic director....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Courtyard Estates... A retirement community to call home. Courtyard Estates provides all the comforts of home as well as health maintenance, state-of-the-art security and a full range of care services. The community offers maintenance and worry-free living that allows you to focus on family,...
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The facility is very clean and the staff have been great so far! The facility was also a great fit because it fit our budget and location needs. Courtyard Estates has proven to be the best choice for my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
The Courtyard Estates of Bushnell is an assisted living community located in the heart of Bushnell, Illinois, just minutes from all that Peoria has to offer. As a modern, home like environment, our assisted living community provides a positive, supportive environment for our residents. We're near...
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My father was here before and now he and my mother will be moving back there. I think it's very clean, it's just that you have a lot of people wandering up and down the halls so it seems kind of crowded....
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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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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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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
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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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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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Provides: Home Care, Nursing Homes
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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
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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.
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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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: 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.
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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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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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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: 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: 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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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 Mercer County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mercer County is $4,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Henderson, IL with an average of $3,178 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Mercer County, IL, vs. nearby counties

Mercer County, IL
$4,070/mo
$4,081/mo
$4,212/mo

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

Mercer County, IL
$4,070/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

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

$4,067/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,070/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,579/mo
Studio
$5,011/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,585/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,963/mo

Senior living costs in Mercer County 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: Mercer County, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMercer County, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,070/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,067/mo$5,149/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,067/mo$5,166/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$2,836/mo$4,331/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Mercer County, IL:$4,070/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Mercer County, IL:$4,067/mo
Illinois:$5,149/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Mercer County, IL:$4,067/mo
Illinois:$5,166/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Mercer County, IL:$2,836/mo
Illinois:$4,331/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Mercer County, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Mercer County 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 Mercer County, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Mercer County 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
Mercer County, IL$4,369/mo$3,892/mo+12.3%
Illinois$5,278/mo$5,312/mo-0.6%
National$4,818/mo$4,753/mo+1.4%
Mercer County, IL
2024 average cost:$4,369/mo
2023 average cost:$3,892/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,278/mo
2023 average cost:$5,312/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,818/mo
2023 average cost:$4,753/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
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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 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.

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.

Charter Memory Care of Moline

5.0
I would recommend this location. Also when I take mom out for lunch, I call ahead and they have her ready and at the door....coat and all. I picked this community because of the price followed by size and staff. Location is good.

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.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
33.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.5%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
38.4%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.1%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
32.6%
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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
Dementia behaviors care
31.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
16.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
32.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14%
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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
Nutritionist / dietician
10.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
2.3%
0.1%
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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
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
24.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
15.1%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.8%
0.8%
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.6%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.2%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.9%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
36%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.6%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.4%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.9%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
26.7%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
14%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Brookstone of Aledo, The Fountains and Addington Place of Burlington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mercer County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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