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10 Best Nursing Homes in Boulder, IL

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Boulder 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 15 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Boulder, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Boulder is about $5,017, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 72 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Recently visited the community and the new remodel is gorgeous. It feels so warm and homey. The staff was very sweet. you can tell they love the residents. My mom used to live in the community so I had to...
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.
WELCOME HOME. Located in rural, serene Breese, Illinois, The Villas at St. James is an independent & assisted-living community for seniors that has been serving Clinton County since 2004. We provide the ideal living arrangement for independent, active seniors who want to be healthy and happy...
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The ED is consistent and always helpful, responsive. The staff is friendly and a few who have been there awhile are personable with residents. There is turnover with the head nurse (we have seen 2 maybe 3 in...
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 Glenwood of Greenville is a supportive living community located in Greenville, IL. The city of Greenville is located in Bond County and is home to about 7,000 people. Greenville is a quiet town with picturesque views from nearby Greenville Park. Residents can enjoy going on outings with...
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We are very pleased with mom's move into Heritage Woods of Centralia. The staff is very friendly and they have lots of staff members. It is a very clean, the atmosphere is warm and inviting. We have dined...
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.
Located in a lovely suburban area of Centralia, Illinois, among parks and reservoirs, Heritage Woods is a community for senior living. Among the features of this fine establishment are apartments for independent seniors and assisted living apartments for those in need of a little extra care....
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Cedarhurst of Greenville is wonderful! They an app where I'm informed everyday of what she's doing and it makes it easier. We go there for a week once a month and it's always clean with no odor of any kind....
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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The staff has done a great job caring for my husband. However, over a 2 year period, the rent increased approximately 30%. I do not believe this is all attributed to inflation as the letter from management...
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.
At Cedarhurst of Breese, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Breese, Illinois, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living and memory care for...
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My loved one is currently a resident at Cedarhurst of Centralia and everything has been great for him so far at this facility. The staff is very caring. The facility is small scale with a good staff to...
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.
If your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s, consider a dedicated memory care community for specialized care. Highpoint Residence of Centralia provides memory care for seniors in Centralia, Illinois and surrounding areas. This one-story community is inviting and warm, with a soothing neutral...
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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.
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.
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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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.
Welcome to Willowbrook! Our homes have been designed to provide care and support to your loved ones while promoting dignity and independence. We have been providing award winning memory care for over 10 years, care that celebrates each resident’s abilities. Each home accommodates 12-14...
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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.

Cost of nursing homes in Boulder, IL

The average cost of senior living in Boulder is $5,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Walnut Hill, IL with an average of $4,341 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Boulder, IL, vs. nearby cities

Boulder, IL
$5,017/mo
$5,279/mo
$4,885/mo

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

Boulder, IL
$5,017/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$5,118/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,017/mo

Nursing homes costs in Boulder, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,950/mo
Studio
$5,540/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,033/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,167/mo

Senior living costs in Boulder 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: Boulder, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoulder, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,017/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,118/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,118/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$3,996/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Boulder, IL:$5,017/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Boulder, IL:$5,118/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Boulder, IL:$5,118/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Boulder, IL:$3,996/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Boulder, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Boulder 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.

Boulder, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Boulder, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Boulder 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
Boulder, IL$4,404/mo$6,313/mo-30.2%
Illinois$5,299/mo$5,278/mo+0.4%
National$4,817/mo$4,816/mo+0.0%
Boulder, IL
2024 average cost:$4,404/mo
2023 average cost:$6,313/mo
Percent change:-30.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,299/mo
2023 average cost:$5,278/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$4,817/mo
2023 average cost:$4,816/mo
Percent change:+0.0%
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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 Boulder

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Boulder

Cedarhurst of Breese

3.8
Point system cost went from $250 to $600 per month. Nothing changed for the services. This was a 140% increase. No one could answer why this increase (just the wayt it is, "I was told.) No a rent increase of 15%. Outrageous! You are sucking the elderly dry. So sad. Social Security did ...
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Highpoint Residence Centralia

5.0
We thought keeping mom home was the best thing, all of us family thought .. last resort moving mom out of her home. WoW.. what a mistake! We Couldn't have been more wrong in our thinking and Mom's wishes! She is doing better than ever, tons of friends, engaging people, GREAT food, my family ...
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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville

5.0
The staff are very friendly and helpful with anything that I need help with. The food is WONDERFUL! Everyone is always smiling and it is overall a good place to live.

Boulder nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boulder, 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 Boulder 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 Boulder that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Boulder, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
27.3%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.5%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
9.1%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
18.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boulder 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 Boulder Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boulder, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.4%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.2%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
27.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
9.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boulder 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 Boulder partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boulder, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
9.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder 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 Boulder communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boulder, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder 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 Boulder offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boulder, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
36.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
36.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
36.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
36.4%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Villas at St. James, The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville and Heritage Woods of Centralia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Boulder, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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