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Carterville 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 Carterville, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Carterville is about $4,269, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 115 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Halloween at Hollybrook is a blast for everyone! The kids had such a good time in their costumes. Everyone was so nice and fun and really took the time to talk to the kids as they have them candy! Staff is...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...
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Workers seem to really care about the residents. The facility itself is laid out and decorated beautifully. The meals provided are very good. The activities director goes out of her way to provide...
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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We picked this community, because the situation called for someplace close to home.[name removed] at A Place for Mom mentioned Fifth Seasons in Benton and helped us connect with the right person to set up a...
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 Fifth Season, our facility design is smaller, in order to provide unique Personal Lifestyle Programs that are intended to instill a feeling of self worth and value to our residents. Specifically, our programming is designed to provide quality of life and slow the aging process. Alzheimer's...
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They are so thoughtful and caring and made sure the whole family was comfortable through a very difficult time. I would recommend to others
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.
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The staff at this community are friendly and helpful. She loves the food and they keep the community clean. They offer daily activities. I would have to say the administration is a two. If the nurses need...
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.
Carbondale, Illinois is known for its community celebrations. Prairie Living at Chautauqua is an assisted living community whose residents have abundant opportunities for activities and community involvement, as well as a variety of religious and spiritual options. Known as 'Town of Poets' due to...
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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.
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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.
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...
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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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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 Carterville, IL

The average cost of senior living in Carterville is $4,269 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Murphysboro, IL with an average of $3,911 per month.

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

Carterville, IL
$4,269/mo
$4,269/mo

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

Carterville, IL
$4,269/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,420/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,269/mo

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

Studio
$5,450/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,525/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,075/mo

Senior living costs in Carterville 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: Carterville, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCarterville, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,269/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,420/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,420/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,015/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Carterville, IL:$4,269/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Carterville, IL:$4,420/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Carterville, IL:$4,420/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Carterville, IL:$4,015/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Carterville, IL, over time

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

Carterville, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Carterville, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Carterville 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
Carterville, IL$4,122/mo$4,388/mo-6.1%
Illinois$5,790/mo$5,437/mo+6.5%
National$5,314/mo$4,970/mo+6.9%
Carterville, IL
2024 average cost:$4,122/mo
2023 average cost:$4,388/mo
Percent change:-6.1%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,790/mo
2023 average cost:$5,437/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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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 Carterville

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Carterville

Fifth Season Residential in Benton, IL

4.6
The staff is very friendly and helpful.

Reflections Memory Care - Carterville

4.6
Everyone is personable and demonstrate a sincere approach with my mother. They care about their patients like it is their parent. I am very fortunate to find such a wonderful place for my mother.

Sunshine Gardens in Marion, IL

5.0
We have been very pleased with them. The food is really good there. We have eaten there like 3 or 4 times and have enjoyed it every time, it's all home cooked. It's open and airy, with a Florida resort feel, and she really liked that, it's one of the reasons we chose them.

Carterville nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Carterville nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Carterville, 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 Carterville 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 Carterville that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Carterville, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
20%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
10%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
50%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Carterville 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 Carterville Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Carterville, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
40%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
30%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
30%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Carterville 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 Carterville partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Carterville, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
10%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Carterville 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 Carterville communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Carterville, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Carterville 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 Carterville offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Carterville, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
10%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
10%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
30%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
30%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
10%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
30%
0.4%
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