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10 Best Nursing Homes in Balcom, IL
Balcom is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 38 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Balcom, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Balcom is about $4,132, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 119 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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Our dad is genuinely card for & honored. Every day my mom visits, she is treated like family. The staff seem to work well together and made the residents priority.
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 Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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My Mom is not thrilled with the food all the time but most of the time. The CNA's are great. They are fun and pay attention to the needs of my mom. The staff are all helpful. The other residents have enjoy...
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.
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The only reason I scored a 2 on number 8 is that we have to be on self pay due to mom signing over our home, her asset, only a little over a year before she came down with dementia. The over [amount removed]...
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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My mom has been at this facility now for about 3 months. She was really struggling with her mobility when she first arrived. Currently, she and her friends walk the property about 4 times per day, and no...
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.
Independent LivingExperience carefree living here in the country. The cottages is our community neighbors. Here, you plot out your own course through the day - whether it includes entertaining family, enjoying yourself with a night on the town or simply doing laundry in your own private cottage....
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My mother loves it there. Great food and they take good care of her. Megan is the best. She is wonderful to deal with and loves all the people there. But most of all she treats them with dignity and...
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.
When you have made the decision that assisted living is the best choice for you or someone you love, you'll find a welcome home at Capetown. All the help you need is right here, but you may not notice it right away. That's part of the charm of Capetown. We believe in being felt more than being...
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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.
Auburn Creek offers person-centered assisted living in Cape Girardeau, MO. Our assisted living community provides a combination of gracious accommodations, supportive services, and health care. We meet the needs of seniors who may need a little help with daily activities such as bathing,...
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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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: 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.
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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.
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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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.
Carbondale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a skilled and intermediate care facility located in Carbondale, Illinois. Carbondale Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has undergone many physical plant improvements, including a new rehabilitation treatment area, and a brand new supportive...
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: 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.
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: 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
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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Cost of nursing homes in Balcom, IL
The average cost of senior living in Balcom is $4,132 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mound City, IL with an average of $3,038 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Balcom, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Balcom, IL vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Balcom vs. other types of senior living
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Average cost of Nursing Homes in Balcom over time
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Balcom
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Balcom
Country Place in Scott City, MO
4.5
My sister loved living there. She socialized with the other residents and she really liked her apartment. She didn't care much for the "bland" meals but she moved up here from Texas!! The employees were very friendly. Her apartment didn't seem to get much cleaning-the floors were usually ...
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Lutheran Home Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, MO
5.0
They were outstanding in every aspect. They even had live music one afternoon. My mother loved the food and everyone was very friendly and helpful. A Place for Mom was extremely helpful. [name removed] was great to work with. I recommend all the time!
Capetown and Cottages at Capetown in Cape Girardeau, MO
4.0
I would not recommend the food at Capetown. There are not a lot of choices and there have been times when my mom went to bed without a meal. The staff are good and keep us informed of her care. They do offer activities however she is not able to participate due to health issues. Everything else ...
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Balcom nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Balcom nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Balcom, 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 Balcom 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 Balcom 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
26.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10.5%
9.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
84.2%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
84.2%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
31.6%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.2%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
26.3%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
17.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Balcom 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 Balcom 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
21.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
15.8%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Balcom 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 Balcom partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Balcom, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
26.3%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
5.3%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Balcom 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 Balcom communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
15.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Balcom 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 Balcom offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
21.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
21.1%
6.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
31.6%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.6%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
10.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
5.3%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
31.6%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
26.3%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, The Landings at Reed Station Crossing and Lutheran Home Assisted Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Balcom, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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