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10 Best Nursing Homes in Knox County, IL

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Knox County 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 134 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Knox County, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Knox County is about $4,314, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 674 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Knox County, IL

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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.
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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.
Autumn Accolade Assisted LivingAt Autumn Accolade we are beginning our 15th year in business and we hold a Certification (CDP) Certified Dementia Practitioner. Our staff is trained and dedicated to our residents.We are only minutes from shopping, hospital, dining, and parks. We are centrally...
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
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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.
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: 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.
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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.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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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, 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
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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: 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.

Cost of nursing homes in Knox County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Knox County is $4,314 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Fayette, IL with an average of $2,904 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Knox County, IL vs. nearby counties

Knox County, IL
$4,314/mo
$3,535/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Knox County, IL vs. the state and national average

Knox County, IL
$4,314/mo
U.S. national average
$4,905/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Knox County vs. other types of senior living

$4,313/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,314/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Knox County, IL by room type

Semi-Private
$4,632/mo
Studio
$5,024/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,652/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,537/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,775/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Knox County over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Knox County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Knox County

Gateway at River City in Peoria, IL

5.0
I absolutely love it here at Gateway. There are lots of activities, food is good, most residents are real nice and easy to get along with. The staff is wonderful. I’m friends with many residents who are awesome. Definitely worth living here.

The Grand Regency in Peoria, IL

4.3
It was a good place for my mom. Overall experience is good loving staff and a good clean community. They kind of take you in like its your home.

Charter Senior Living of Washington

4.8
This is probably a very good thing for my loved one being here, and the activities are great. The staff are friendly and overall I think they care for the residents. Everyone other than residents must wear a mask, and I believe this has kept COVID infections down in the community. The ...
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Knox County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Knox County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Knox County, 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 Knox County 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 Knox County 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
45.3%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
20.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.5%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.7%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
62.8%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
14%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.5%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
41.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
50%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Knox County 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 Knox County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Knox County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
46.5%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
39.5%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
19.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Knox County 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 Knox County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Knox County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.8%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20.9%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
22.1%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
22.1%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Knox County 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 Knox County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Knox County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.8%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
16.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.8%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Knox County 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 Knox County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
19.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
23.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.7%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.2%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.7%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
34.9%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.1%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.9%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.5%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
25.6%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
24.4%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
34.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, The Lamoine Retirement Living and The Fountains are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Knox County, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 134 nursing homes facilities near Knox County, Illinois. See the full list.

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