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10 Best Nursing Homes in Normal, IL

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Normal 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 12 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Normal, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Normal is about $5,017, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 144 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Normal, IL

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Photo of Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care CenterCommunity card badge
2323 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.6
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29 reviews
9.6
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29 reviews
5 star
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From the administration, nurses, CNA's all the way to the cleaning staff, all do a great pb suck caring and compassion given to the residents and their families. They are earthly angels!!
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.
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located in Normal, a charming suburb of Bloomington, Illinois. The one-story community features an outdoor courtyard, cozy common spaces, and a homelike atmosphere. Just off interstates 55 and 74, residents enjoy easy access to shopping and dining...
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Photo of The Village at Mercy Creek
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9.5
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16 reviews
9.5
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16 reviews
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Food is delicious ??. Lots of change over in staff(I think common anywhere). Wonderful activity director. She works to keep all happy and include families. She has been there a real long time. It's real...
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.
In 2018, Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, acquired a 60-acre senior living campus that was originally built and nurtured by 14 area Mennonite churches. Renamed The Village at Mercy Creek, it is now part of the Franciscan Communities, which has been providing...
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9.5
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17 reviews
9.5
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17 reviews
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My mom and dad moved into a one bedroom apartment at Carriage Crossing recently. The staff at Carriage Crossing have been great in helping us to get our parents moved and very welcoming once they arrived. ...
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.
Located near the intersection of I-55 and I-74, Carriage Crossing Bloomington provides a picturesque senior lifestyle just minutes from the Carle BroMenn and OSF St. Joseph Medical Centers. Schedule a tour and experience our spacious Assisted Living apartments, innovative on-site Memory Care and...
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8.4
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14 reviews
8.4
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14 reviews
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My loved one was previously a resident at Luther Oaks and the overall experience was very good for her. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services, meals and activities were also...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Luther Oaks offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living in a welcoming and friendly environment in a peaceful and scenic location. Residents and team members alike share and embrace the comfort, well-being, and peace of mind of a continuing care retirement community. (CCRC) Luther Oaks has earned...
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7.4
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23 reviews
7.4
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23 reviews
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9%
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Some of the issues we experienced were with staffing. They didn't have enough help to keep things going some days. My dad passed away last month and their nursing staff was extremely helpful for a few days...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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44 Floor plans available
5 star
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This is the best place I could find, it's like my family. People knew my name when I came in and I felt very welcomed on my first day. I couldn't have made a better decision.
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living services. We offer both long term stay options and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of...
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Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East
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7.0
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8 reviews
7.0
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8 reviews
5 star
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Overall the staff are kind, warm, and my parents have experienced many staff to be quite loving and emotionally generous. While some staff are more adept at engaging residents on the memory care unit,...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care has been exceptionally designed and built to meet the needs, wants and desires of those moving into this grand community.We are the leader in providing compassionate and quality senior care. We focus on unique needs of each of our residents...
Photo of Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington South
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I recently moved my parents into Villas of Hollybrook from out of state. It was challenging on many levels and the staff was exceptional in helping navigate all challenges! They made sure we had all the...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a sate-of-the-art licensed assisted living community. We offer our residents the comforts of their own home while providing for their needs with a customized care plan. Each member of our staff is committed to helping our residents live...
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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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Normal, IL

The average cost of senior living in Normal is $5,017 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Carlock, IL with an average of $4,424 per month.

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

Normal, IL
$5,017/mo
$5,326/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Normal, IL vs. the state and national average

Normal, IL
$5,017/mo
U.S. national average
$4,861/mo

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

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

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

Semi-Private
$7,173/mo
Studio
$5,648/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,063/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,119/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Normal over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Normal

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Normal

Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, IL

5.0
I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provides great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & care with love is what they provide for the residents

Luther Oaks in Bloomington, IL

5.0
Luther Oaks has been a beautiful and welcoming community. Compared to other life care communities, it seems very reasonable in cost. My mom is in independent living but the other levels of care seem to be consistent. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families- a great ...
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Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections - Bloomington East

4.3
We are very glad Villas of Holly Brook community has been willing and able to accommodating and care for our loved ones needs thus far and based on our experience we would recommend them to other families

Normal nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Normal nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Normal, 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 Normal 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 Normal that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Normal, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
80%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
80%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
80%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
80%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Normal 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 Normal Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Normal, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
80%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
70%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
70%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Normal 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 Normal partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Normal, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Normal 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 Normal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Normal, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Normal 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 Normal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Normal, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
80%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
70%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
70%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
70%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
60%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
80%
0.4%
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