Belleville, the county seat of St. Clair County, Illinois, has 42,404 residents. Adults aged 65 and older make up 14.6% of the population. These seniors can receive high-quality, comprehensive care at Memorial Hospital Belleville. Acute medical services are also available at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, eight miles away. Nursing home costs in Belleville are lower than national medians, according to Genworth Financial’s 2020 Cost of Care Survey. A semiprivate room here costs an average of $5,355 per month; in the average city across the country, people pay $7,756.
Nursing homes are often a last resort for individuals who need high levels of supervision and medical services. These facilities feature skilled nursing and aides on call 24/7, a wide range of therapies and social programming. Due to the extensive support they offer, nursing homes are typically significantly more expensive than other types of senior accommodations. Home health care or assisted living may provide more feasible and suitable options for individuals who do not require this level of care.
This guide discusses nursing home rates in Belleville and nearby cities. It also covers the costs of different care options. Finally, this guide describes some local resources available for the city’s seniors and their caregivers.
1021 West E Street
3.9
(17)
"What I like the best about St. Paul's Senior Community is their very caring staff, they're very patient with my dad and the aides have been very kind. They've met all of my dad's needs and the physical therapists have been wonderful. We're very ha..."
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726 Community Dr
5.0
(1)
"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 fle..."
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727 N 17th St
3.0
(4)
"Midwest Rehab does not have a good reputation. They do take mental health patients, and that is hard to find in the area, so they are used. It is a really old facility as well. "
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150 N 27th Street
2.8
(5)
"My family member was at Bria for rehab. The building is old but the care was wonderful. All the nurses were so good to my sister. They always spent time with her and got to know her. The aides were nice and even brought my sister her favorite snac..."
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40 N 64th Street
3.0
(2)
"My dad moved into Willow Creek Rehab & Nursing. They are very helpful with completing the paperwork for Medicare. The staff is friendly. However, it doesn't seem like they have enough staff. They have a medical support team, so the rehab team ..."
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4315 MEMORIAL DRIVE
2.5
(2)
"Overall, this was one of the better nursing homes in the area. The staff was always very friendly with both the patients and the visitors. The rooms were pretty big as far as nursing home rooms go. They had a large common room that the patients co..."
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1 Perryman St
4.3
(16)
"Cedar Ridge is by far the best. My husband is a resident of the facility. Making the decision to place my husband in a facility was heartbreaking. The staff was incredibly caring, loving, patient and kind making the transition smooth. We now hav..."
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601 WEST LINCOLN AVENUE
4.5
(2)
"The staff is excellent. They answered all of our questions and concerns. They are very compassionate and attentive to the patient."
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746 URBANNA DRIVE
4.0
(1)
"My great grandmother was in an assisted living facility for several years and I visited her many times during that period. The staff was very courteous and attentive. They took the time to get to know each and every person in the facility and atte..."
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901 NORTH TENTH STREET
4.0
(1)
"My husband is at Terrace on The Park. So far everything has been very good. People are very friendly and nice. The food is good. The only problem I have is that it is not in the town where I live, and it takes me 25 minutes to get there. It’s an o..."
READ MORE100 Rosewood Village Drive
3.2
(6)
"This facility has changed to Mercy Rehab. We had a very good experience there. Definitely the cleanest facility in the area and we looked at several before placing our mother here. She got excellent care and was able to go back home after rehab. ..."
READ MORE1201 N Alton St
2.5
(4)
"My father moved to the memory care unit in Lebanon Care Center from another nursing home. In the month that he has been there, my family has been very pleased with the care. While it's not the fanciest, best looking showplace that some other hom..."
READ MORENursing home semiprivate rooms in Belleville cost an average of $5,355 per month. Private rooms cost an average of $6,479 per month.
According to estimated average monthly costs of semiprivate rooms, Belleville’s rates are $2,401 below costs in the average American city. Rates here are also $880 cheaper than the Illinois statewide average.
Belleville’s prices are just $123 above what nursing homes in the Carbondale area charge on average. However, seniors in Belleville save $1,641 compared to residents in Springfield. Peoria also sees higher costs, exceeding rates here by $1,382. In nearby Cape Girardeau across the border in Missouri, though, costs fall $184 below rates in Belleville.
Belleville
$5,355
Illinois
$6,235
United States
$7,756
Carbondale Area
$5,232
Springfield
$6,996
Peoria
$6,737
Cape Girardeau, MO
$5,171
Comparing prices for senior care options in Belleville can be helpful for families deciding on the best placement for their aging loved one. The most economical choice here is adult day health care, which carries an average monthly cost of $1,842. Assisted living costs an average of $3,750. Home care and home health care each run an average of $4,481. Nursing home accommodations are the most expensive choice at $5,355 for a semiprivate room and $6,479 for a private room on average.
Adult Day Health Care
$1,842
Assisted living
$3,750
Home Care
$4,481
Home health care
$4,481
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,355
Nursing home (private room)
$6,479
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 and caregivers in Belleville can turn to the following resources for free or low-cost assistance. These programs are designed to enable aging individuals to remain in their homes or help facilitate entry into a nursing home if that becomes necessary.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Programs and Services for Older Persons (PSOP) | (618) 234-4410 | PSOP provides direct services and referrals to enhance the quality of life for seniors, families and caregivers. The staff offers information and assistance with Medicare, Medicaid, veterans’ benefits and other public benefits. Curb-to-curb transportation, short-term counseling and support groups are also available. The Activities Department hosts lunches and social opportunities to foster engagement. |
| St. Clair County Office on Aging | (618) 234-4410 | The St. Clair County Office on Aging features a Senior Wellness Center where individuals can access health counseling, wellness workshops, immunizations and screenings. The Office distributes “Seniors Ride Free” Metro transit passes and teaches riders how to navigate travel on public transportation. Caregivers can participate in free workshops that address their challenges. |
| Land of Lincoln Legal Aid | (618) 394-7300 | Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free legal advice, education, brief service, representation and advocacy for seniors regarding civil matters. The agency helps enforce the rights of long-term care facility residents and mediates in guardianship issues. Staff can also assist clients with powers of attorney and simple wills. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program | 618-465-3298, ext. 127 | Senior Services Plus administers the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in Belleville. Trained staff visit long-term care facilities and support resident and family councils. They also work to resolve complaints regarding care quality, neglect, financial exploitation and living conditions in nursing homes. |
