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Shale City 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 Shale City, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shale City is about $4,388, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 479 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Photo of Lutheran Living Senior Campus
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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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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.
Photo of Courtyard Estates Of Knoxville
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.
Photo of Liberty Village
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, 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.
Grand Haven is a 53 apartment community that offers both independent and assisted living options. Our Individualized service plan is tailored to your needs. Independent and Assisted living apartments are mixed throughout the building. The services come to your door. You can choose from...
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.
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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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
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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Photo of Courtyard Village of Kewanee
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: 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
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.
Photo of Maggie's House Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Maggie's House Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Sunrise Terrace
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.
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
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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.
We began our quest into senior living because of our love for our beloved mother, Mary Bickford, whose needs became too great for us to manage.  As we researched senior living options, we were shocked at our findings.  The options offered too much or too little — none met her needs and...
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Cost of nursing homes in Shale City, IL

The average cost of senior living in Shale City is $4,388 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Henderson, IL with an average of $3,755 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Shale City, IL, vs. nearby cities

Shale City, IL
$4,388/mo
$4,333/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shale City, IL, vs. state and national averages

Shale City, IL
$4,388/mo
U.S. national average
$4,955/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shale City, IL, vs. other senior living options

$4,435/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,388/mo

Nursing homes costs in Shale City, IL, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,595/mo
Studio
$5,004/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,889/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,472/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Senior living costs in Shale City 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: Shale City, IL
Column state: Illinois
Column national: U.S.
Community typeShale City, ILIllinoisU.S.
Nursing Homes$4,388/mo$5,403/mo$4,955/mo
Assisted Living$4,435/mo$5,378/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,435/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living$2,340/mo$4,459/mo$4,160/mo
Nursing Homes
Shale City, IL:$4,388/mo
Illinois:$5,403/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Assisted Living
Shale City, IL:$4,435/mo
Illinois:$5,378/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Shale City, IL:$4,435/mo
Illinois:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Shale City, IL:$2,340/mo
Illinois:$4,459/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Shale City, IL, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Shale City 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.

Shale City, ILIL stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Shale City, IL

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Shale City 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
Shale City, 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%
Shale City, 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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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 Shale City

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shale City

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.

Shale City nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shale City nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shale City, 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 Shale City 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 Shale City that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Shale City, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
47.1%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
17.1%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.4%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
51.4%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.6%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.4%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.1%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
41.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Shale City 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 Shale City Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shale City, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
42.9%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.1%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
45.7%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
18.6%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shale City 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 Shale City partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shale City, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.4%
3.6%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Shale City 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 Shale City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shale City, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.9%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
34.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
21.4%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Shale City 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 Shale City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shale City, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
38.6%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
22.9%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.9%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.6%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
40%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
47.1%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
27.1%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
24.3%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
38.6%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
18.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.3%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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