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10 Best Nursing Homes in Equality, IL

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Equality 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 67 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Equality, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Equality is about $4,066, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 185 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Equality, IL

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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.
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....
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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
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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
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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
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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.
From its exciting annual festivals, to its rich history, beautiful parks, and array of museums and attractions, Evansville is the perfect place for West River Health Campus; a provider of senior health and hospitality services dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents. Residents of West...
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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: 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.
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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: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
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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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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: 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
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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: 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...

Cost of nursing homes in Equality, IL

The average cost of senior living in Equality is $4,066 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Elizabethtown, IL with an average of $3,707 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Equality, IL vs. nearby cities

Equality, IL
$4,066/mo
$4,100/mo
$4,273/mo

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

Equality, IL
$4,066/mo
U.S. national average
$4,860/mo

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

$4,108/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,066/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,595/mo
Studio
$4,103/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,382/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,350/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,030/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Equality over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Equality

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Equality

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!

Wyndmoor of Evansville

4.5
Today was the first chance I got to visit with [Removed]. Her room is very nice. All the personnel was very helpful in getting me in and out and directing me to her room. I have had other neighbors and friend live here, but it has been a while. But, found they are still the same friendly ...
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The Landings at Reed Station Crossing in Carbondale, IL

5.0
My Mom is not thrilled with the food all the time but most of the time. The CNA's are great. They are fun and pay attention to the needs of my mom. The staff are all helpful. The other residents have enjoy trips to sites in the area. My mom just won't go. There are many things family can do ...
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Equality nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Equality nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Equality, 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 Equality 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 Equality that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Equality, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
23.9%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
97.8%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
97.8%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
10.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
22.9%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.5%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Equality 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 Equality Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Equality, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
41.3%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
23.9%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.1%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
13%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Equality 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 Equality partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Equality, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
30.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.4%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Equality 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 Equality communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Equality, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
17.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
28.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
13%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.9%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Equality 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 Equality offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Equality, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
37%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.2%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.4%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.7%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.5%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.5%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.1%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
39.1%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
15.2%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
19.6%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.8%
0.4%
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