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8 Best Nursing Homes in Lester, IL
Lester 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 8 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Lester, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Lester is about $4,947, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.
As you consider nursing homes near you, you may also want to expand your search to areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Greenville, Carlyle and Tamalco.
Nursing Homes Facilities near Lester, IL
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My Mom passed away Sunday, but I do want to say this. . .Brookstone Estates was a fantastic place. I want to give them props on how well they took care of my Mom. They were wonderful and I would recommend...
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.
Brookstone Estates was founded in 1996 because congregate care was hard to find in rural Southern Illinois. The creation of the first Brookstone community and subsequent quest for additional high quality senior care spawned a comfortable yet manageable 46-unit design that has...
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
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.
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.
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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.
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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Cost of nursing homes in Lester, IL
The average cost of senior living in Lester is $4,947 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mason, IL with an average of $4,074 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Lester, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Lester
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Lester
Highpoint Residence Centralia
5.0
We thought keeping mom home was the best thing, all of us family thought .. last resort moving mom out of her home. WoW.. what a mistake! We Couldn't have been more wrong in our thinking and Mom's wishes! She is doing better than ever, tons of friends, engaging people, GREAT food, my family ...
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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville
5.0
The absolute best facility in our area! Very clean, kind staff, and good food! The sister lived here for 3 years and we had the best possible key experience. Would recommend to everyone for their loved one
Lester nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, 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 Lester 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 Lester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Lester, ILNational
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
22.8%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
20%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lester 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 Lester Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester 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 Lester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lester, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
1.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester 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 Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lester, ILNational
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lester 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 Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
20%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
20%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
20%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20%
0.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
20%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville, Heritage Woods of Centralia and Highpoint Residence Centralia are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Lester, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 8 nursing homes facilities near Lester, Illinois. See the full list.
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