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10 Best Nursing Homes in Velma, IL
If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Velma 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 Velma, 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 Velma or another care type is right for you. Browse 10 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Velma.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Walker, Yantisville and Thomasville.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Walker, Yantisville and Thomasville.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Velma, IL
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All would be a 5. We had a wonderful experience with Carriage Crossing Taylorville and we have nothing but good things to say about them. Based on the experience, we would recommend this community to other...
Provides: Memory Care
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.
Carriage Crossing Senior Living - Taylorville is an upscale building, divided into three separate homes creating unique experiences for each neighbor. This location radiates elegance with its lavish interior design, baby grand piano, fish tanks, bird aviary, and private lounge (man cave). Three...
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Life's Journey has made a HUGE difference in my father's quality of life. The environment is that of a home--not a hospital-- and with a private room, Dad gets the privacy he needs. The staff are very...
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.
The Pana home is a beautiful refuge on route 29 that overlooks a stable of horses, adding to the homes elegant and comforting atmosphere. Its beautiful design projects the comforts of a loving home. The grand sunroom, beautiful backyard, cozy living rooms and delicious top quality meals make Pana...
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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.
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
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.
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 Velma, IL
The average cost of senior living in Velma is $4,507 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Assumption, IL with an average of $3,893 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Velma, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Velma, IL vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Velma, IL by room type
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Velma
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Velma
Rochester Estates Senior Living
4.0
Mom is doing great at Rochester Estates. The staff are very good to her. Everybody is very caring and on top of her needs. They're always in communication with me. The facility is very nice. I have no complaints other than the food is terrible - it just needs more flavor.
Carriage Crossing Taylorville
5.0
My mother lived at CCT for 3 years. The staff became her second family. It is clean, the staff, from the housekeepers to the management, are all ready to pitch in for any resident need. I would recommend this facility highly
Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville
5.0
Our mother was a resident at The Villas for over 4 months. She was treated like family called the workers (CNA's / Aids)" her girls" [names removed] the rest of the staff were so caring the entire stay and especially during the time of her passing.
Velma nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Velma nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Velma, 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 Velma 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 Velma 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
33.3%
2.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
33.3%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Velma 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 Velma 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
33.3%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
33.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Velma 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 Velma 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
33.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Velma 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 Velma communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Velma 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 Velma offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carriage Crossing Rochester, Carriage Crossing Taylorville and Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Velma, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 10 nursing homes facilities near Velma, Illinois. See the full list.
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