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10 Best Nursing Homes in Alpha, IL

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Alpha 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 44 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Alpha, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Alpha is about $4,281, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 209 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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Cost of nursing homes in Alpha, IL

The average cost of senior living in Alpha is $4,281 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bishop Hill, IL with an average of $2,904 per month.

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

Alpha, IL
$4,281/mo
$4,210/mo
$3,823/mo

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

Alpha, IL
$4,281/mo
U.S. national average
$4,946/mo

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

$4,272/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,281/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,395/mo
Studio
$4,292/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,425/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,464/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Senior living costs in Alpha 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: Alpha, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlpha, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,281/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Assisted Living$4,272/mo$5,370/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,272/mo$5,390/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$3,518/mo$4,453/mo$4,153/mo
Nursing Homes
Alpha, IL:$4,281/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Assisted Living
Alpha, IL:$4,272/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Alpha, IL:$4,272/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Alpha, IL:$3,518/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Alpha, IL, over time

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

Alpha, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Alpha, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Alpha 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
Alpha, IL$4,369/mo$3,892/mo+12.3%
Illinois$5,278/mo$5,312/mo-0.6%
National$4,817/mo$4,757/mo+1.3%
Alpha, IL
2024 average cost:$4,369/mo
2023 average cost:$3,892/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,278/mo
2023 average cost:$5,312/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,817/mo
2023 average cost:$4,757/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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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 Alpha

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Alpha

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Charter Memory Care of Moline

5.0
I would recommend this location. Also when I take mom out for lunch, I call ahead and they have her ready and at the door....coat and all. I picked this community because of the price followed by size and staff. Location is good.

Heritage Woods of Moline

5.0
It is so great to see my Aunt so happy! She loves the food and friendly environment. She has made so many new friends. We couldn’t ask for a better community for her to live in!

Alpha nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alpha nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alpha, 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 Alpha 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 Alpha that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Alpha, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.2%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.5%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.5%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
88.5%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
11.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.5%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34.6%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
38.5%
17.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Alpha 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 Alpha Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Alpha, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
34.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
15.4%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.2%
1.3%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alpha 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 Alpha partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alpha, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
15.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
11.5%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
11.5%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Alpha 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 Alpha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alpha, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
15.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.6%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
11.5%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
7.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Alpha 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 Alpha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alpha, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.5%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.1%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.2%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
38.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.3%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.8%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
26.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
19.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30.8%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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