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10 Best Nursing Homes in Saint Thomas, IL

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Saint Thomas 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 33 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Saint Thomas, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Saint Thomas is about $4,970, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 229 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Saint Thomas, IL

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Last Updated: 11/24/25
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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.
Arbor Hills is dedicated to providing companionship, comfort, love and excellent medical care to each of our residents. Arbor Hills has 150 –bed skilled nursing facility and a 28- bed assisted living facility, we also offer long-term and short-term stays including rehabilitative, respite, and...
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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: 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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Cost of nursing homes in Saint Thomas, IL

The average cost of senior living in Saint Thomas is $4,970 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Troy, IL with an average of $4,568 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Saint Thomas, IL, vs. nearby cities

Saint Thomas, IL
$4,970/mo
$4,807/mo

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

Saint Thomas, IL
$4,970/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

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

$5,014/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,970/mo

Nursing homes costs in Saint Thomas, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,245/mo
Studio
$4,911/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,773/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,248/mo

Senior living costs in Saint Thomas 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: Saint Thomas, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSaint Thomas, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,970/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,036/mo$5,370/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,014/mo$5,390/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,023/mo$4,453/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Saint Thomas, IL:$4,970/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Saint Thomas, IL:$5,036/mo
Illinois:$5,370/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Saint Thomas, IL:$5,014/mo
Illinois:$5,390/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Saint Thomas, IL:$4,023/mo
Illinois:$4,453/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Saint Thomas, IL, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Saint Thomas 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
Saint Thomas, IL$4,706/mo$4,486/mo+4.9%
Illinois$5,790/mo$5,437/mo+6.5%
National$5,314/mo$4,970/mo+6.9%
Saint Thomas, IL
2024 average cost:$4,706/mo
2023 average cost:$4,486/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
Illinois
2024 average cost:$5,790/mo
2023 average cost:$5,437/mo
Percent change:+6.5%
National
2024 average cost:$5,314/mo
2023 average cost:$4,970/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
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Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Saint Thomas

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Saint Thomas

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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The Quarters at Des Peres

4.7
Well I will tell you placing my young mom 70 years of age in a nursing home was a horrifying decision. We started in rahab which was great & then transitioned to skilled nursing home. We were drawn to the Quarters because of cleanliness & staff. We were sooooo lucky we landed there. My mom just ...
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Saint Thomas nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Saint Thomas nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Saint Thomas, 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 Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Saint Thomas, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
46.4%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
32.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
78.6%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
78.6%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
57.1%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
17.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
78.6%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Saint Thomas, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
35.7%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
53.6%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
17.9%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Saint Thomas, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
28.6%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.1%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Saint Thomas, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
21.4%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
32.1%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Saint Thomas 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 Saint Thomas offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Saint Thomas, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
46.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.7%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
39.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
46.4%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
35.7%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Longevity Living of Granite City, Keystone Place at Magnolia Commons and Garden Villas North are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Saint Thomas, Illinois. See full list of communities.
There are 33 nursing homes facilities near Saint Thomas, Illinois. See the full list.
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