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Nursing Homes

A nursing home community provides residence to at least two seniors who are not related by blood or by marriage to the administrator. A nursing home community provides its occupants with 24-hour care administered by on-site nurses. These nurses provide maintenance, personal care and other health related services for seniors who are unable to adequately take care of their needs.

This type of community is a convenient and easy care option for persons 65 years and above, however nursing homes will commonly admit persons 55 and greater (a rarity in the realm of senior care).As a resident of a nursing home, you can expect the right to get proper privacy, property, and living arrangements, be free from restraints, participate in activities, and form or participate in resident groups. Nursing homes are required to provide room and bed maintenance services, emergency dental services, pharmaceutical services, and routine personal hygiene items to residents. A significant amount of occupants are bachelors or widows who have smaller social support groups, and about 50% of nursing home residents are over 85 years old. The most common mental condition effecting residents of nursing homes is dementia, which can hinder their memory recall, decision making abilities, and and their sense of familiarity with their surroundings. Some services come at an extra cost which can include personal reading materials, cosmetic and grooming items, and personal comfort items.

Cost of Living

The total cost of care for a community is determined by the city where it is located. Mount Vernon has a median home value of $72,342 and the median cost of rent is around $682 per month per month. The rent burden for Mount Vernon is about 17.2% of the average person’s monthly income.

Demographics and Values

In Mount Vernon, 25.4% live in poverty, 24.3% have some form of disability, 6.5% do not have health insurance, and 9.1% are widowed. Based on gender, 54.1% are female and 45.9% are male. The median age of Mount Vernon is 40 years old. Of the population of Mount Vernon 30.6% have a high-school diploma, 8.3% have a graduate degree, and 17.6% have a college degree. In Mount Vernon, 10.4% of the people are veterans of the United States military. Mount Vernon has a population density of 396 people per square mile. Demographically, Mount Vernon is 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 2.3% Asian, 0.1% Native American, 78.1% white, 3.1% Hispanic, 3.7% mixed race, 15.2% black, and 0.5% other or not specified.

State Information

An overview of Illinois

Based on natural beauty, Illinois ranks 43rd in the nation. Illinois is ranked 35th in quality of life and 22nd in healthcare. There are 199 general hospitals and 383 health centers that provide care for 12,696,123 Illinois residents. Sherman Hospital, Sam Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Centralia, and And Midwestern Region Medical Center are among the top three highest ranked hospitals in the state. The state of Illinois has a cost of living index of 95.7 where a score of 100 is the national average, and anything below 100 is considered less expensive than the national average. The state has a grocery index rating of 94.2 and a housing index rating of 87.2.

Social demographics of the state

In Illinois, 29% of the population is over the age of 55. The median age in the state is 38. In the last presidential election 56% of Illinois residents voted Democrat and 39% voted Republican. The state of Illinois ranks 10th in the country for diversity, and the state is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religion, 34% of Illinois residents attend religious services among the 12,453 different congregations that are available in the state. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-20%, Mainline Protestant-16%, and Historically Black Protestant-7%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-2%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Illinois there are 518 masonic lodges.

State-wide weather information

On average, the state receives 3.33 inches of precipitation a month. The average amount of precipitation peaks during the month of May at around 6.02 inches. On average, Illinois has an air quality index rating of around 37.7 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 54.5 AQI. The average humidity across the state is 71%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 78%. The average temperature in the summer rises to around 73F. The average high summer temperature is around 91F in the month of July. The average low summer temperature is around 53F in the month of June. During the winter, the average temperature in Illinois drops to around 28F. The average high winter temperature is around 49F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around 10F during the month of January. While residents of Illinois mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Illinois can include floods, earthquakes (moderate), and and tornadoes.

Wildlife to be found in Illinois

The state of Illinois has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of bird’s foot violet, aromatic aster, black eyedSusan, and bee balm. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the cougar, the coyote, the American pygmy shrew, or the eastern red bat. The state animal of Illinois is the white-tailed deer.