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10 Best Nursing Homes in Shirley, IL
Shirley 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 10 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Shirley, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Shirley is about $5,163, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 119 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 Fletcher, Padua and Le Roy.
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29 reviews
From the administration, nurses, CNA's all the way to the cleaning staff, all do a great pb suck caring and compassion given to the residents and their families. They are earthly angels!!
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.
Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located in Normal, a charming suburb of Bloomington, Illinois. The one-story community features an outdoor courtyard, cozy common spaces, and a homelike atmosphere. Just off interstates 55 and 74, residents enjoy easy access to shopping and dining...
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Food is delicious ??. Lots of change over in staff(I think common anywhere). Wonderful activity director. She works to keep all happy and include families. She has been there a real long time. It's real...
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.
In 2018, Franciscan Ministries, sponsored by the Franciscan Sisters of Chicago, acquired a 60-acre senior living campus that was originally built and nurtured by 14 area Mennonite churches. Renamed The Village at Mercy Creek, it is now part of the Franciscan Communities, which has been providing...
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My loved one was previously a resident at Luther Oaks and the overall experience was very good for her. The cleanliness and friendliness were good. The staff, care services, meals and activities were also...
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.
Luther Oaks offers vibrant, grace-filled senior living in a welcoming and friendly environment in a peaceful and scenic location. Residents and team members alike share and embrace the comfort, well-being, and peace of mind of a continuing care retirement community. (CCRC) Luther Oaks has earned...
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23 reviews
Some of the issues we experienced were with staffing. They didn't have enough help to keep things going some days. My dad passed away last month and their nursing staff was extremely helpful for a few days...
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.
If you think there’s not much going on in a senior living community, you’ve never been to Bickford. Imagine your loved one enjoying delicious, scratch-made meals, having a friendly caregiver always nearby, and a calendar chock-full of social activities. Our family of caregivers will do whatever...
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This is the best place I could find, it's like my family. People knew my name when I came in and I felt very welcomed on my first day. I couldn't have made a better decision.
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.
Evergreen Place offers worry-free living, where independence thrives and compassionate care is always nearby. Our beautiful campus offers lovely assisted living services. We offer both long term stay options and short-term respite care. We welcome you to learn more and visit our community of...
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I recently moved my parents into Villas of Hollybrook from out of state. It was challenging on many levels and the staff was exceptional in helping navigate all challenges! They made sure we had all the...
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.
The Villas of Holly Brook and Reflections Memory Care is a sate-of-the-art licensed assisted living community. We offer our residents the comforts of their own home while providing for their needs with a customized care plan. Each member of our staff is committed to helping our residents live...
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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, 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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Cost of nursing homes in Shirley, IL
The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $5,163 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Hopedale, IL with an average of $4,271 per month.
Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley, IL vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Shirley, IL vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Shirley
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Shirley
Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Normal, IL
5.0
I can't say enough about the great care my husband has received at Sugar Creek. The staff provides great care with a genuine dose of love. Service & care with love is what they provide for the residents
Luther Oaks in Bloomington, IL
5.0
Luther Oaks has been a beautiful and welcoming community. Compared to other life care communities, it seems very reasonable in cost. My mom is in independent living but the other levels of care seem to be consistent. We would absolutely recommend this community to other families- a great ...
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Copper Creek Cottages Memory Care of Lincoln
4.0
They take great care of their residents. I would recommend to other families. They keep it clean. The ratio to staff and residents is good.
Shirley nursing homes services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley 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
75%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
26.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
87.5%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
75%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
25%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
75%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
62.5%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
62.5%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
50%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
0.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
75%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
62.5%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
0.4%
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Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, The Village at Mercy Creek and Carriage Crossing Bloomington are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Shirley, Illinois. See full list of communities.
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