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Old Gilchrist 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 106 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Old Gilchrist, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Old Gilchrist is about $4,377, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 457 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Old Gilchrist, IL

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[name removed] the social director has helped me out a lot. [name removed] also is doing a great job running the building and helping all of us with what we need. The fort is a very nice place and the staff...
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.
The Fort Armstrong knows that making this decision can be difficult, which is why we do everything in our power to make that journey as simple as possible. The Fort Armstrong offers services and amenities comparable to other assisted living communities. We believe we go above and beyond the...
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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.
Legacy Estates of Monmouth Legacy Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community that is available to those seniors who are looking to call Monmouth, IL their home. This large and comfortable community offers a home in a growing city that is full of prosperity and good things. Legacy Estates...
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The facility is very clean and the staff have been great so far! The facility was also a great fit because it fit our budget and location needs. Courtyard Estates has proven to be the best choice for my...
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.
The Courtyard Estates of Bushnell is an assisted living community located in the heart of Bushnell, Illinois, just minutes from all that Peoria has to offer. As a modern, home like environment, our assisted living community provides a positive, supportive environment for our residents. We're near...
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My mother moved into Courtyard during Covid, and the staff and care she received while there was excellent. She was not overly thrilled to be leaving her home after 50+ years, but the move was necessary, and...
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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My father was here before and now he and my mother will be moving back there. I think it's very clean, it's just that you have a lot of people wandering up and down the halls so it seems kind of crowded....
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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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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: 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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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...
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.
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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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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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: 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: 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.
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: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
Petersen Commons Assisted LivingPetersen Commons Assisted Living is an assisted living community situated in Davenport, IA. Davenport, which is the largest city located on the Mississippi River, is highly regarded for its remarkable arts and culture influence. Visitors and residents enjoy the...
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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.
Courtyard Estates of Monmouth is an assisted living community located in Monmouth, Illinois, in a home like environment. Our campus is well cared for and located only minutes from various shopping areas, medical offices, and restaurants. Within our community, residents will enjoy spacious...
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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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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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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: 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
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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Welcome to Lutheran Living Senior Campus!Nestled in the lush fields of Muscatine, Iowa, we provide you with residences,services, and conveniences for a full life today and the full continuum of health care and rehabilitation to support you into the future. Lutheran Living is the onlyContinuing...
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Cost of nursing homes in Old Gilchrist, IL

The average cost of senior living in Old Gilchrist is $4,377 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Henderson, IL with an average of $3,755 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Old Gilchrist, IL, vs. nearby cities

Old Gilchrist, IL
$4,377/mo
$4,333/mo

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

Old Gilchrist, IL
$4,377/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$4,581/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,377/mo

Nursing homes costs in Old Gilchrist, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,636/mo
Studio
$4,963/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,861/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,358/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Senior living costs in Old Gilchrist 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: Old Gilchrist, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeOld Gilchrist, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,377/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$4,581/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,581/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$2,563/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Old Gilchrist, IL:$4,377/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Old Gilchrist, IL:$4,581/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Old Gilchrist, IL:$4,581/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Old Gilchrist, IL:$2,563/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Old Gilchrist, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Old Gilchrist 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
Old Gilchrist, IL$4,369/mo$3,892/mo+12.3%
Illinois$5,278/mo$5,312/mo-0.6%
National$4,817/mo$4,757/mo+1.3%
Old Gilchrist, IL
2024 average cost:$4,369/mo
2023 average cost:$3,892/mo
Percent change:+12.3%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,278/mo
2023 average cost:$5,312/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
National
2024 average cost:$4,817/mo
2023 average cost:$4,757/mo
Percent change:+1.3%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Old Gilchrist

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Old Gilchrist

Fort Armstrong in Rock Island, IL

5.0
I have lived at The Fort Armstrong for almost 5 years and do not regret my choice in moving here. I enjoy the live music and outings we go on.

Ridgeview Assisted Living in Burlington, IA

5.0
[name removed] loved it there. Staff was great. It was his home. The atmosphere was very bright and cheery, it felt very welcoming.

Charter Memory Care of Moline

5.0
I would recommend this location. Also when I take mom out for lunch, I call ahead and they have her ready and at the door....coat and all. I picked this community because of the price followed by size and staff. Location is good.

Old Gilchrist nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Old Gilchrist nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Old Gilchrist, 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 Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist 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
46.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.4%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.3%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50.7%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.8%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.2%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist 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%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
26.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
44.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.4%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist 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
15.9%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
24.6%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
21.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20.3%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
11.6%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
20.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Old Gilchrist 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 Old Gilchrist offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
37.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23.2%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
21.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.8%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
39.1%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.4%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.2%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
37.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
37.7%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.6%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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