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10 Best Nursing Homes in Pope County, IL

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Pope County 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 62 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Pope County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Pope County is about $3,822, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 150 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Pope County, IL

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Photo of Parkway Estates
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.
Photo of The Voyage
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
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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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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.
Experience exceptional care in a warm, home-like environment. Our mission is to provide a fulfilling and safe life for your loved ones, with personalized attention and specialized memory care.At Century Assisted Living, our specialization in memory care is one feature that sets us apart from...
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Photo of Carbondale Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
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.
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: 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.
Photo of Fern Terrace of Mayfield LLC
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.
Photo of Heritage Woods of McLeansboro
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.
At Heritage Woods of McLeansboro IL, we boast ourselves as the affordable assisted living offering a really wonderful environment for any senior citizen that is in need. At Heritage Woods we offer a great deal of care for your loved one that you have found needs an assisted living community....
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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Cost of nursing homes in Pope County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Pope County is $3,822 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vienna, IL with an average of $3,490 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Pope County, IL vs. nearby counties

Pope County, IL
$3,822/mo
$4,216/mo
$4,311/mo

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

Pope County, IL
$3,822/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$3,860/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,822/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,163/mo
Studio
$4,358/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,020/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,105/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,030/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Pope County over time

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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 Pope County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Pope County

Brookstone of Harrisburg

5.0
Everything is going quite well for my mom at Brookstone! The facility is well maintained and the staff are doing a great job with my mom. The food is also just fine for her. Overall, we are very pleased with her stay!

The Neighborhood at Paducah

5.0
My loved one was previously a resident at The Neighborhood at Paducah. I have all good things to say about this facility. The facility was clean and the staff was professional and friendly. The dining room had cloth table cloths and cloth napkins. The meals looked very good. Communication with ...
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The Bungalows at Mayfield

4.6
It's been good so far my mom is doing good there. They keep her fed and gives her activities to do there is always something going on there.

Pope County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pope County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pope County, 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 Pope County 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 Pope County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pope County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
14.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
8.6%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.1%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.1%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
94.3%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
48.6%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.4%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pope County 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 Pope County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pope County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
37.1%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
34.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.3%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.4%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pope County 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 Pope County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pope County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pope County 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 Pope County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pope County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.1%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pope County 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 Pope County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pope County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
42.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
11.4%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.6%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.7%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
31.4%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
28.6%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
45.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
20%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
0.4%
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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin, Rivercrest Place Assisted Living and The Neighborhood at Paducah are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Pope County, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 62 nursing homes facilities near Pope County, Illinois. See the full list.

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