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10 Best Nursing Homes in Knox County, IL
Knox County 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 131 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Knox County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Knox County is about $4,201, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 634 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
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We moved my mom into Jersey Ridge Place 2 years ago. It was the best decision we have ever made. She was at home and lonely and was starting to get pretty forgetful. After about 2 months at Jersey Ridge...
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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.
Life at Jersey Ridge Place is more interesting! Jersey Ridge Place is designed to nurture your spirit and senses. The schedules and activities are centered around your desires. You will have the opportunity to remain both physically and mentally active; and have a great time with your fellow...
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This is the third time my mom was there. Physical therapy and occupational therapy was very understanding when it came to my mom's needs and they checked in on her through out the day just to see how she was...
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Courtyard Estates of Galva is a beautiful, well-maintained assisted living community located in Galva, Illinois. Our modern community is within minutes of all of Peoria's numerous shopping and entertainment options. Our residents benefit from the impressive landscape, park-like setting, and...
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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.
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: 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, 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.
At Bickford of Peoria we offer premiere Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care services to provide peace of mind if an unanticipated need arises. Our genuine intent is to create an environment that gives expression to personal choice and the fullest expression of assistance comes...
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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.
Like us on Facebook! Welcome to Courtyard Estates of Bradford, the area's premiere assisted living community. At Courtyard Estates, our goal is to provide professional, compassionate services for the older adults while promoting independence, which allows our tenants to maintain or improve their...
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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.
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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
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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.
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: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Autumn Accolade Assisted LivingAt Autumn Accolade we are beginning our 15th year in business and we hold a Certification (CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner. Our staff is trained and dedicated to our residents.We are only minutes from shopping, hospital, dining, and parks. We are centrally...
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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 Knox County, IL
The average cost of senior living in Knox County is $4,201 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Fayette, IL with an average of $2,904 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Knox County, IL vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Knox County, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Knox County
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Knox County
Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL
5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.
The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL
4.3
It was a good place for my mom. Overall experience is good loving staff and a good clean community. They kind of take you in like its your home.
Heartis Village of Peoria
3.6
They struggle keeping it staffed as all I imagine all places do.
the location was great for our family, my sister ultimately made the decision to move here.
Knox County nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knox County, 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 Knox County 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 Knox County 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
47%
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
22.9%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.4%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.6%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
65.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
15.7%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.4%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
43.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
51.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Knox County 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 Knox County 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
48.2%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knox County 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 Knox County 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
21.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
22.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
24.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.9%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox County 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 Knox County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
14.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.8%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.9%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
13.3%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox County 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 Knox County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
20.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.1%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.6%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.8%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.8%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
28.9%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.5%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookstone of Aledo, Quartet Senior Living and The Lamoine Retirement Living are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Knox County, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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