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10 Best Nursing Homes in Mercer County, IL

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Mercer County nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Mercer County, IL may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Mercer County or another care type is right for you. Browse 151 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Mercer County.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Bridgeway Addition, Ginger Hill and Nahant.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kent Estates, Sweetland Center and Fairport.

Nursing Homes Facilities near Mercer County, IL

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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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
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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
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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.
Photo of Sterling House
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.
Photo of Liberty Village
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
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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, 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.
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.
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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, 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.
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: 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.
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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: 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.
Photo of Maggie's House Assisted Living
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.
Photo of Maggie's House Assisted Living
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, Nursing Homes
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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.
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
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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.
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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 Mercer County, IL

The average cost of senior living in Mercer County is $4,070 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Henderson, IL with an average of $3,178 per month.

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

Mercer County, IL
$4,070/mo
$4,081/mo
$4,212/mo

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

Mercer County, IL
$4,070/mo
U.S. national average
$4,761/mo

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

$4,067/mo
Nursing Homes
$4,070/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,579/mo
Studio
$5,011/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,585/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,963/mo

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 Mercer County

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Mercer County

Park Vista Retirement Living in Camanche, IA

4.0
Since mom still pretty independent she is getting along great. They have been real nice. They helped her a little more at the assisted living so she was a little spoiled. Food is good. Clean They don't have my ch control but definitely could use a couple more aids, and maybe a kitchen helper. I ...
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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.

Mercer County nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mercer County nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mercer 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 Mercer 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 Mercer County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mercer County, ILNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
25.6%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.4%
9.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
69.2%
25.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
69.2%
26.5%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
29.1%
9.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
8.5%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
69.2%
22.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
21.4%
6.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
24.8%
17.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mercer 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 Mercer County Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mercer County, ILNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
23.9%
3.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
12.8%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
24.8%
5.3%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
11.1%
1.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mercer 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 Mercer County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mercer County, ILNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
8.5%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
13.7%
1.3%
No sugar
No sugar
12%
1.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
13.7%
3.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Mercer 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 Mercer County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mercer County, ILNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
8.5%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
18.8%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
12%
0.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
5.1%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mercer 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 Mercer County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mercer County, ILNational
Activity director
Activity director
19.7%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
12.8%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14.5%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
28.2%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
21.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
27.4%
6.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
14.5%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
13.7%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
13.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
21.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
20.5%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
11.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
15.4%
0.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookstone of Aledo, Quartet Senior Living and Legacy Pointe are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Mercer County, Illinois. See full list of communities.

There are 151 nursing homes facilities near Mercer County, Illinois. See the full list.

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