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10 Best Nursing Homes in Altamont, IL

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Altamont 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 47 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Altamont, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Altamont is about $5,071, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase.

To learn more, browse our 295 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area. You may also consider nearby communities such as Williamsburg Hill, Neoga and Shobonier.

 

Nursing Homes Facilities near Altamont, IL

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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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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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I can't say enough good things about this assisted living facility. The staff are genuinely caring and attentive, always going above and beyond to make sure residents feel comfortable and supported. The food...
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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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The staff is super nice and very helpful. The room sizes are good. Perhaps a few more activities for those who are more mobile.
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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I have lived at Evergreen Place for 8 years. They take good care of everyone. Dining services are very cheerful and caring. Food is good. They clean our rooms and do our laundry for use. They have a lot of...
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely supportive living options. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of care, where friendships flourish and families find peace of mind....
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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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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.
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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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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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, 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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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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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.
Courtyard Estates of Sullivan is a modern, beautiful assisted living community located in the residential neighborhood of Sullivan, Illinois. You'll enjoy our incredible spaces indoors while also spending plenty of time on our outdoor paths and patios or even under the gazebo. And, when you do...
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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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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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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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 Altamont, IL

The average cost of senior living in Altamont is $5,071 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Vandalia, IL with an average of $4,943 per month.

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

Altamont, IL
$5,071/mo
U.S. national average
$5,847/mo

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

$7,575/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,071/mo

Senior living costs in Altamont 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: Altamont, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAltamont, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,071/mo$5,252/mo$5,847/mo
Assisted Living$5,174/mo$6,329/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,575/mo$7,681/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,342/mo$3,520/mo
Nursing Homes
Altamont, IL:$5,071/mo
Illinois:$5,252/mo
U.S.:$5,847/mo
Assisted Living
Altamont, IL:$5,174/mo
Illinois:$6,329/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Altamont, IL:$7,575/mo
Illinois:$7,681/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Altamont, IL:unavailable
Illinois:$3,342/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Altamont, IL, over time

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

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Nursing homes cost trends in Altamont, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Altamont 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 average 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Altamont, IL$5,751/mo$5,172/mo+11.2%
Illinois$5,829/mo$5,559/mo+4.9%
National$5,477/mo$5,269/mo+3.9%
Altamont, IL
2024 average cost:$5,751/mo
2023 average cost:$5,172/mo
Percent change:+11.2%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,829/mo
2023 average cost:$5,559/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$5,477/mo
2023 average cost:$5,269/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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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 Altamont

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Altamont

Heritage Woods of Charleston

4.9
I have lived here for about a year and a half. I have enjoyed it immensely. Very friendly people live and work here. I recommend it for people 65 years old and older. We get three meals a day plus snacks. We get activities that are great. We have exercise programs for 45 minutes at least 2 times ...
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Brookstone Estates of Olney

3.7
My father felt very isolated there as they did not have many activities he was interested in. He did not like the food but the personnel were friendly to him and helped him to meals and gave him his medications but otherwise he did not see them very often as he did not leave his room. He was 99 ...
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Heritage Woods of Flora

5.0
My wife and I love the family atmosphere here. We don’t have a lot of family and love that the family here have become our family.

Altamont nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altamont nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altamont, 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 Altamont 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 Altamont 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
27.7%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
4.3%
9.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.4%
23.7%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.9%
24%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
53.2%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.4%
20.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
34%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
42.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Altamont 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 Altamont 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
44.7%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
14.9%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
21.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Altamont 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 Altamont 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
27.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.3%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
6.4%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Altamont 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 Altamont communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
6.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.2%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
19.1%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.6%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altamont 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 Altamont offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
27.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.4%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
19.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.2%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
17%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.8%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
23.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.8%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.8%
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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Villas of Holly Brook Effingham and Villas of Holly Brook Shelbyville are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Altamont, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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