Alton is a small city in Illinois, with a population of around 25,000 people, 16% of whom are aged 65 or older. It has a relatively low cost of living and offers easy access to health care, with both the Alton Memorial Hospital and St. Clare’s Hospital within the city limits.
Some older adults find they require 24-hour nursing care in their later years, which can be obtained through nursing home care. In Alton, nursing home care costs an average of $5,627 per month for a semiprivate room, according to figures from the Genworth 2021 Cost of Care Survey. This is significantly lower than the national average of $7,908 per month. Some seniors may feel they need less hands-on care and might be better suited with visits from a home health care provider or help performing activities of daily living in an assisted living community. These services typically cost less than nursing home care and are well-suited to those who are generally healthy and mobile.
This guide looks at the cost of nursing home care compared to other services and lists some resources seniors may find useful when considering their long-term care options.
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3490 Humbert Road, Alton, IL, 62002
2.4
(5 reviews)
"My father lived in Rosewood Care Center before. It’s a beautiful place. It has a very good sanitation. The rooms are good. Their food is good, my father doesn’t have complaints. ..."
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3523 Wickenhauser, Alton, IL, 62002
2.0
(2 reviews)
"Integrity Healthcare of Alton is clean and smells OK. I've just had a little trouble with some of the staff, only because my dad is very particular about what he eats and he doesn't like to tell people about that. I understand that they're busy, but ..."
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2963 Doddridge Avenue, Maryland Heights, MO, 63043
3.7
(39 reviews)
"Facility and services are excellent. Staff is helpful and very pleasant to work with. Would recommend to others. ..."
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27 Auerbach Place, Glen Carbon, IL, 62034
4.8
(12 reviews)
"My mom was at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon for rehab. The staff was helpful and caring. They had to quarantine there for a while because of COVID, but they worked out everything. That was really good. She was very comfortable there. She got meals ..."
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One McKnight Place, Saint Louis, MO, 63124
4.6
(11 reviews)
"The Gatesworth at One McKnight Place sets the standard of excellence for senior living. Set on a beautiful, 12-acre campus, The Gatesworth, ..."
READ MORE723 SOUTH LACLEDE STATION RD, Saint Louis, MO, 63119
4.3
(12 reviews)
"My mother with dimensia broke her hip. Her care was superb. The care providers were loving. The therapy provided great results and was reinforced by the rest of the care providers. The facilities were very nice. Food was great. ..."
READ MORE3393 McKelvey Rd., Bridgeton, MO, 63044
4.8
(5 reviews)
"The Sarah Community was nice. We toured the part that had been remodeled recently. The rooms were really big and the patients had privacy. That's our favorite place. We met people, and everybody was nice. There are a lot of retired nuns that live th..."
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201 Belle Street, Alhambra, IL, 62001
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited a friend at Hitz and was surprised at how spacious the rooms are. I decided to stay and have lunch with my friend and it was actually a pretty good meal. Staff was very helpful and nice. I left when Bingo started seemed like everyone enjoys..."
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2920 Fee Fee Road, Maryland Heights, MO, 63043
3.4
(20 reviews)
"The nursing staff at NHC Healthcare, Maryland Heights is very attentive to my dad's needs. He's not an easy patient but they are very helpful, patient, and kind to him. They're very prompt with their care, which I appreciate a lot. They seem to pay c..."
READ MORE4960 Laclede Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, 63108
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The staff seemed to be pretty friendly. At times, they come across and somewhat cold, but I do think part of it was due to the fact that it was so busy there. But for the most part, they were useful in helping guide us. The facility itself was nothin..."
READ MORE12303 DEPAUL DRIVE, Bridgeton, MO, 63044
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Ssm DePaul Health Center was absolutely wonderful. They were just great. ..."
READ MORE726 Community Dr , Belleville, IL, 62223
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I can say that Dammert Geriatric Center is a top facility in the area, and it is purely private pay, so it is expensive. All the people who work there are happy. It is very clean, and the food is very good and very well prepared. They are very flexib..."
READ MORE1201 Garden Plaza Drive, Florissant, MO, 63033
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Lakeview Post Acute is really nice and just close by. My brother is there, and I'm very pleased with what I've seen so far. They got activities for them to do every day, like movie nights, bingo, and they can get snacks anytime. They have a courtyard..."
READ MORE12380 DePaul Drive, Bridgeton, MO, 63044
5.0
(1 reviews)
"SSM Health Rehabilitation Hospital - Bridgeton was wonderful and did so much for my husband. He's walking a whole lot better now. He was there for acute rehab and got over 3 hours of therapy every day. They were so nice and very kind. The food was ex..."
READ MORE1251 N State St, Jerseyville, IL, 62052
4.5
(2 reviews)
"I am at Liberty Village of Jerseyville. Their therapy is excellent. I was in physical and occupational therapy, but I'm now in restorative. Most of the staff members are great. Some of them are excellent, and of course, some that are not. I think all..."
READ MORE3060 ASHBY ROAD, Saint Louis, MO, 63114
4.6
(5 reviews)
"I've been in rehab at Bentleys Extended Care. The nurses are good and everything. The food is not good because I'm vegetarian and lactose intolerant. Some of the people here are OK, but most of them don't have a brain. Everything is OK. There are act..."
READ MOREA semiprivate room in a nursing home in Alton typically costs $5,627 per month while a private room costs $6,737 per month.
The average cost of a nursing home in Alton is $365 more than the average for Illinois but is significantly less than the countrywide median of $7,908. Seniors in Cape Girardeau and Columbia pay less with typical fees of $5,232 and $5,095 respectively. Those to the west in Jefferson City pay slightly more at $5,703 per month.
Alton
$5,627
Illinois
$5,262
The United States
$7,908
Cape Girardeua, MO
$5,232
Jefferson City, MO
$5,703
Columbia, MO
$5,095
Semiprivate rooms in nursing homes average $5,627 per month. In-home care providers that offer help with the activities of daily living charge slightly less at $5,482 per month. Home health care provision, which is similar but includes some light nursing care, costs the same. Adult day health care delivered in a group setting costs just $1,918 per month. Assisted living facilities charge around $1,500 less than nursing homes and cater to seniors who require lower levels of care. A private room in a nursing home averages $6,737.
In-Home Care
$5,482
Home Health Care
$5,482
Adult Day Health Care
$1,918
Assisted Living Facility
$4,100
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$5,627
Nursing Home (private room)
$6,737
Note: Data for Alton, IL, was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, St. Louis, MO, was used instead.
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.
Seniors who are considering nursing home care may find the following resources useful. These organizations provide practical support and advice about benefits and care options to seniors living in Alton.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Social Services Plus | (618) 465-3298 | Social Services Plus is a nonprofit organization that delivers a variety of services in Anton. It runs the Ombudsman program, provides meal services and also offers information and support to help seniors apply for state and federal assistance programs. |
| Illinois Department of Aging | (800) 252-8966 | The Illinois Department of Aging serves the state's older adults. Programs include a free senior transportation program, benefits advice and a community care program. These programs are open to seniors who are residents of Illinois. |
| Veteran Affairs Department | (618) 465-3216 | The State of Illinois Veterans Affairs Department has an office in Alton. Veterans and their immediate relatives can contact the VA for advice about veteran pensions and benefits, health care and other support. |
| Meals on Wheels Alton | (618) 465-3298 | Meals on Wheels Alton provides fresh, nutritious meals delivered to seniors in their homes. The program supports those who are unable to shop or cook for themselves and offers access to nutrition and regular social contact to combat loneliness. |
| Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program | (618) 296-6185 | Seniors with low income and who are struggling with their energy bills may be eligible to receive support through this program. Eligibility depends on household size, income and heating type. Seniors are not required to own their home to participate in the program. |
Nursing Homes
Drumatron_5000
1
Review of Rosewood Care Center of Alton
The facility lost my Great Grandma's teeth and made the last days of her life miserable.
Nursing Homes
dcmoore
1
Review of Integrity Healthcare of Alton
They go through a couple administrators a year at this facility. It is dirty, but it normally doesn't smell. They dress them in the messiest clothes they have, even though I saw in the closet...
Nursing Homes
Vicki
3
Review of Integrity Healthcare of Alton
Integrity Healthcare of Alton is clean and smells OK. I've just had a little trouble with some of the staff, only because my dad is very particular about what he eats and he doesn't like to tell...
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