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8 Best Nursing Homes in Nelson, IL
Nelson 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Nelson, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Nelson is about $4,908, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 31 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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It felt very homey. Everyone was friendly. Dad and I were invited to have lunch there. Everything is on one floor. Always care givers around. Other places were nice but felt like I was in a hotel. He...
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.
Experience Award Winning Senior Living with 5-Star Resort Hospitality at the Areas Most Affordable Prices. Liberty Court of Dixon provides all these with a warm and personal touch. Be our guest at one of the Illinois finest Assisted Living communities and enjoy quality food, friends, and...
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Our mother has flourished under the care she has received at Avonlea. Mom has a lot of needs—loss of memory, breathing difficulties, broken hip—but has received patient and always loving care from the staff...
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.
Shepherd Premier Senior Living is a loving home for Alzheimer’s/Dementia Residents serving up to 20 people in a home-like setting. The living room, dining room, and kitchen are all open to each other, just like home, and the sounds of cooking and cleaning, and smells of supper in the oven and...
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My mom has been in Morningside for a few months now. The transition from living alone to assisted living has been easy. The place is top notch and mom is safe and surrounded by kind people. She enjoys the...
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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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...
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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...
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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
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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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Cost of nursing homes in Nelson, IL
The average cost of senior living in Nelson is $4,908 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include New Bedford, IL with an average of $3,895 per month.
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Nelson
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Nelson
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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Morningside of Sterling
5.0
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.
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.
Nelson nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Nelson nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Nelson, 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 Nelson 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 Nelson 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
66.7%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
83.3%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
83.3%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
83.3%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
83.3%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
66.7%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Nelson 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 Nelson 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
66.7%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
50%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
66.7%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
33.3%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Nelson 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 Nelson 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
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Nelson 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 Nelson communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
83.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Nelson 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 Nelson offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
83.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
0.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
83.3%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
83.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
83.3%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
83.3%
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 Nelson, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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