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Elkton 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 182 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Elkton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Elkton is about $4,820, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 1577 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Elkton, IL

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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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My mother was living in her own home alone. She unfortunately experienced many falls in the middle of the night. It was time for her to be in a safer environment. I feel a peace knowing she is at Pine...
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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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We just moved my mom in here. It's really good so far. We like it because it's close by for one thing. It's not quite as nice as were she was but it's more affordable. They have lots of activities. They have...
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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, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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...
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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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Therapy wise it was very good and the staff was very good. I thought the facility was kind of old. I mean, they kept it up but the used boring colors and things like that. The care they provided was really...
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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.
Rehabilitation therapy is a strong part of Cedar Ridge's homeward bound program. Our team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists design, monitor, and evaluate individualized therapy programs that mimic everyday household tasks. Our program motivates long-term residents, improves their...
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Everything is going well for my brother since his move to this community. I'am satisfied with the care and everything they have done for us. He is doing very good. They have a pleasant staff, they have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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The staff is caring and attentive. Residents are included in their own care. Multiple options at every meal. Awesome therapy department. Dedicated management team. Love this place. Would definitely recommend...
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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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The place was great--many people worked to help me get better. One girl brought me treats to help my appetite and staff was nice and friendly. Had a little trouble and my medicine needed changing and they...
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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.
Barnes-Jewish Extended CareWhen you're choosing an extended care facility for a loved one -- whether for rehabilitation or to join our community -- your top priority is to find a facility that offers high quality care, cleanliness and a warm, experienced staff. Barnes-Jewish Extended Care is just...
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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.
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.
We are 208 bed facility located in what is known as Baden in the city of Saint Louis. We have staff that have been here for more than 30 years. We offer our residents and their families a staff with the ability to make the transition to a skilled facility easier by getting the right answer to...
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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.
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.
Bethesda Dilworth, St. Louis’ premier nursing care residence, continues to earn its reputation as an outstanding leader by providing the highest quality nursing care for St. Louis seniors. With a reputation for excellence in medical and nursing care, Bethesda Dilworth is home to over 350...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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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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
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.
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.
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: 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: 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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Elkton, IL

The average cost of senior living in Elkton is $4,820 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Percy, IL with an average of $4,159 per month.

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

Elkton, IL
$4,820/mo
$4,666/mo

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

Elkton, IL
$4,820/mo
U.S. national average
$5,013/mo

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

$4,904/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,820/mo

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

Senior living costs in Elkton 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: Elkton, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkton, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,820/mo$5,491/mo$5,013/mo
Assisted Living$4,903/mo$5,469/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$4,904/mo$5,491/mo$5,013/mo
Independent Living$3,942/mo$4,509/mo$4,211/mo
Nursing Homes
Elkton, IL:$4,820/mo
Illinois:$5,491/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Assisted Living
Elkton, IL:$4,903/mo
Illinois:$5,469/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Elkton, IL:$4,904/mo
Illinois:$5,491/mo
U.S.:$5,013/mo
Independent Living
Elkton, IL:$3,942/mo
Illinois:$4,509/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Elkton, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Elkton 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 Elkton, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Elkton 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
Elkton, IL$4,762/mo$4,296/mo+10.8%
Illinois$6,145/mo$5,796/mo+6.0%
National$5,665/mo$5,378/mo+5.3%
Elkton, IL
2024 average cost:$4,762/mo
2023 average cost:$4,296/mo
Percent change:+10.8%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$6,145/mo
2023 average cost:$5,796/mo
Percent change:+6.0%
National
2024 average cost:$5,665/mo
2023 average cost:$5,378/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Elkton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Elkton

Cambridge House of Maryville

3.7
We chose Cambridge House of Maryville because it was recommended to us through family members, they said that it was a well-managed facility. The room sizes here are good, but I do think the kitchen could use some more space. Overall, it is a small community and everyone gets along well here. I ...
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Pine Valley Assisted Living in Arnold, MO

4.0
Our parents are happy there for the most part, especially our mother. We were looking at another community, but we chose Pine Valley because we felt like they were more established, we felt like they really knew what they were doing. They showed us really nice rooms and we were able to get two ...
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Knollwood Retirement Community in Caseyville, IL

4.7
The community is friendly and very clean. It depends on what you're looking for for your loved one. I would recommend you look at the community. The food is currently being delivered to the residents' rooms, as the community is waiting to open the dining room until the state says they ...
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Elkton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkton, 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 Elkton 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 Elkton 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
38.8%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
30.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.1%
23.6%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
89.2%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
54.7%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
22.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
86.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
38.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
54.7%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Elkton 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 Elkton 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
42.4%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
31.7%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
38.8%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Elkton 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 Elkton 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
29.5%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
30.2%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkton 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 Elkton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
28.8%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkton 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 Elkton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.9%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.6%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50.4%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.8%
6.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.4%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
36%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
28.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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