More than 15% of Peoria’s over 100,000 residents are older adults aged 65 and over. The city has several excellent medical centers including Kindred Hospital and UnityPoint, which has a specialized geriatric wing. According to Genworth’s Cost of Care 2020 Survey, the monthly cost for a semiprivate room in a Peoria nursing home is $6,737, which is higher than the state average but over $1,000 lower than the U.S. median.
Nursing homes are also called skilled nursing facilities, as they offer frail seniors round-the-clock supervision, medical treatments and help with daily living needs. These facilities provide both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Due to the high level of care provided, nursing homes are the most expensive option for seniors. People who don’t need 24/7 intensive supervision may want to look into lower-priced alternatives such as home care providers and assisted living facilities.
This page provides a closer look at the average prices for nursing homes in Peoria in comparison with other state cities. It also lists some programs and resources in the city available to seniors and their caregivers.
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6901 NORTH GALENA ROAD, Peoria, IL, 61614
4.5
(17 reviews)
"My mother is in Lutheran Hillside Village. It's very nice. This is a place that has a large range of care levels, and my mother is now in the highest level of care. It seems to me they have competent, professional staff, and very sufficient staff fro..."
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7023 NORTH EAST SKYLINE DRIVE, Peoria, IL, 61614
"My father is still in rehab at Apostolic Christian Skylines. They have other levels of care, and they have assisted living as well. COVID has put everybody in a different situation, but they are trying very hard to accommodate families so they can vi..."
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5600 GLEN ELM DRIVE, Peoria, IL, 61614
3.3
(9 reviews)
"My husband is staying at Accolade Healthcare of Peoria. The facility is very clean and friendly. They provide great care. They have wonderful staff members and kind nurses. My husband has a humongous private room. Their semi-private rooms are very ni..."
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6701 WEST PLANK ROAD, Peoria, IL, 61604
4.0
(1 reviews)
"The Bel-Wood Nursing Home, has always been known for its friendly service. It's recommended to many seniors, for it is a large non-for-profit center. With staff and volunteers on hand, every hour of the day occupants feel safe and at home. Bel-Wo..."
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6906 N Stalworth Dr, Peoria, IL, 61615
4.0
(1 reviews)
"My brother is at Liberty Village of Peoria. It has a basic layout for the skilled nursing facility. It has long hallways with individual rooms, which look like you're in a hotel. The rooms are quite big. In the skilled nursing area, there are 2 peopl..."
READ MORE1500 WEST NORTHMOOR ROAD, Peoria, IL, 61614
2.7
(3 reviews)
"My sister is now in Rosewood Care Center. I feel that she is getting an excellent care. They are on top on every single problem that occurs. Yesterday, they had a 60-day care plan meeting, and since I live up here in Chicago area, I am on speakerphon..."
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3611 N Rochelle Ln, Peoria, IL, 61604
1.5
(2 reviews)
"On the way up !!!! I can't believe the improvements. I In the last 6 months The headway that this facility has made is just incredible. Just brought .home a loved one. Just wanted to let everyone know this facility is not even close to the past. ..."
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900 CENTENNIAL DRIVE, East Peoria, IL, 61611
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Everybody was friendly and helpful. Facility was clean. Food and dining choices were good...."
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2220 STATE STREET, Pekin, IL, 61554
4.0
(5 reviews)
"Very polite,helpful and caring towards my mother who had fallen and fractured her femur she recoverd great and returned home and couldn't done it without them ..."
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1201 Newcastle Road, Washington, IL, 61571
4.0
(4 reviews)
"I had a friend that was at Washington Senior Living for a while. Most of the staff was very, very helpful and they were very friendly. She got really good care and they're checking on her a lot too. They had bingo, church services, and things like th..."
READ MORE1500 Parkside Avenue, Morton, IL, 61550
"This is a beautiful facility with employees that treated my father like he was their own. I am so very thankful that he was able to stay at such a beautiful facility with such great care. ..."
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2501 ALLENTOWN ROAD, Pekin, IL, 61554
3.4
(5 reviews)
"My father was in H. M. twice before his passing. He certainly was not happy, when he moved in after breaking his hip, but we had no choice. Right from the start, we were impressed with the staff, and the attention of care. This was even true with the..."
READ MORE191 E. Queenwood Road,, Morton, IL, 61550
2.2
(6 reviews)
"I have visited Morton Terrace on numerous occasions, both as a visitor to my now-deceased great grandmother and to perform piano music for the residents. In both visits, I have nothing but positive things to say. When my great grandma was a resident ..."
READ MORESeniors in Peoria pay $6,737 a month on average for a semiprivate room and $7,604 a month for a private room in a skilled nursing facility.
While the monthly average price for a semiprivate room is $502 above the state median, nursing homes in Peoria are significantly more affordable when compared to the national average of $7,756.Â
Across Illinois, in areas such as Champaign ( $5,901) and Decatur ($6,388), nursing home costs are below those of Peoria. However, compared with cities such as Bloomington and Springfield, where nursing homes share an average monthly price of $6,996, Peoria is the more affordable option.Â
Peoria
$6,737
Illinois
$6,235
The United States
$7,756
Bloomington
$6,996
Champaign
$5,901
Decatur
$6,388
Springfield
$6,996
As transitioning to a nursing home is not only a difficult decision but also the most expensive form of senior care, the cost for other options is worth taking into account. Seniors who wish to continue living at home can opt for home care or home health aide care, which in Peoria are priced at $4,385 per month on average. The most affordable choice available is adult day health care at a median monthly cost of $1,760. Assisted living communities in Peoria cost $3,800, on average each month and provide a lower intensity level of residential care.Â
Home care
$4,385
Home health care
$4,385
Adult day health care
$1,760
Assisted living
$3,800
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,737
Nursing home (private room)
$7,604
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
The following free-of-cost resources can help frail seniors and their caregivers find appropriate nursing homes, apply for public financial benefits or delay the need to transition into a facility. Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Central Illinois Agency on Aging | (309) 674-2071 | This nonprofit offers a robust list of services to seniors and their family members living in Peoria. The Agency provides an Information and Referral service, access to free mental health screening, assistance with medication management and can help seniors arrange transportation to pharmacies and medical centers. |
| Legal Assistance for Older Adults Project | (888) 965-7757(309) 674-9831 | This program is managed by the Prairie State Legal Services organization and provides free legal advice to eligible seniors aged 60 and over. Additionally may receive lawyer representation free of charge in civil matters. |
| Senior Helpline | (800)-252-8966 | The state’s Senior Helpline is the first point of contact between seniors, their caregivers and programs managed by the Illinois Department on Aging. Older adults who contact the service can get referred to programs and services such as Choices for Care, which can help them locate a suitable nursing home, as well as their local Long-Term Ombudsman representative. Additionally, seniors can find out if they are eligible for state financial assistance, including the Home and Community Based Waiver. |
| Senior Health Insurance Program | (800) 252-8966 | SHIP counselors offer impartial advice and help seniors understand their health insurance options and make informed choices about Medicare. Volunteers can provide information on a range of health care topics including Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare part D and enrollment with Medicare. |
| Meals On Wheels for Peoria | (309) 674-1131 | The city’s Meals on Wheels service is operated by the Neighborhood House nonprofit. Homebound and frail seniors who are unable to prepare their own food can receive three to five hot meals a week. Additionally, the program can provide pet food. |
Nursing Homes
David
4
Review of Liberty Village of Peoria
My brother is at Liberty Village of Peoria. It has a basic layout for the skilled nursing facility. It has long hallways with individual rooms, which look like you're in a hotel. The rooms are...
Nursing Homes
ML
5
Review of Accolade Healthcare of Peoria
My husband is staying at Accolade Healthcare of Peoria. The facility is very clean and friendly. They provide great care. They have wonderful staff members and kind nurses. My husband has a...
Nursing Homes
Lowell
4
Review of Accolade Healthcare of Peoria
My father has moved into Accolade Healthcare of East Peoria. They're doing everything and treat him pretty well. He likes it there. They have good food. They take pretty good care of him, so far....
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