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9 Best Nursing Homes in Rock Falls, IL

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

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Rock Falls, IL

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Photo of Morningside of Sterling
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9.0
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9.0
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The only complaint is sometimes a lack of communication. My dad needs a lot of care and has fallen a lot. Staff seems very friendly and helpful. They are most concerned about the well being of the residents.
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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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 HAVE LIVED HERE SINCE THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER AND LOVE IT, I MOVED FROM ASSISTANT LIVING TO INDEPENDENT LIVING, I HAVE A REALLY NICE EFFICENCY APARTMENT WHEREAS WHERE I LIVED PREVIOUSLY HAD ONLY ONE ROOM...
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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Since this is a smaller facility, the staff to resident ratio is better than at the larger facilities. They are more available to the family and the residents. My mom was in the memory care unit. She passed...
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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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.
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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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Rock Falls, IL

The average cost of senior living in Rock Falls is $4,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bedford, IL with an average of $3,780 per month.

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

Rock Falls, IL
$4,514/mo
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Rock Falls, IL vs. the state and national average

Rock Falls, IL
$4,514/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

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

$4,223/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,514/mo

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

Studio
$4,505/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,018/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Rock Falls over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Rock Falls

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rock Falls

Liberty Court in Dixon, IL

5.0
We are comfortable with my in laws move to this community. Everything has worked out pretty well, and they are in good, caring hands. This is a nice community, everyone has been kind and helpful. We know they are being provided with care. All in all this community has worked out well for us, and ...
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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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Avonlea Cottage of Sterling

5.0
All staff members are very kind and care about the residents. The food is good home cooking and the facility and rooms are kept clean. I highly recommend Avonlea Cottage to others.

Rock Falls nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rock Falls nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rock Falls, 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 Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls 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
28.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
14.3%
10%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
71.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
71.4%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
42.9%
10.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
71.4%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
28.6%
7.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rock Falls, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
28.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
28.6%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls 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
14.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.6%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
14.3%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rock Falls, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.3%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
42.9%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
28.6%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.6%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
28.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
14.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Morningside of Sterling, Avonlea Cottage of Sterling and Liberty Court are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rock Falls, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 9 nursing homes facilities near Rock Falls, Illinois. See the full list.

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