Edwardsville is situated in the northeastern region of the St. Louis metro and is home to nearly 27,000 residents, including a senior community that makes up a little over a tenth of the community. While this city has a relatively young population, it offers a range of amenities and benefits for older adults, including a modest cost of living, minimal crime and easy access to numerous health care facilities. While there are no hospitals in the city proper, it’s within easy driving distance of some of the best hospitals in the region, including Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Alton Memorial Hospital and a dozen hospitals in neighboring St. Louis. The city is among the cheapest in the nation for nursing home care, with the Genworth 2020 Cost of Care Survey showing that seniors pay $5,355 per month for this level of care.
For older adults who are coming out of inpatient care or who have extensive care and medical needs, the Edwardsville region has numerous high-quality nursing homes. These residential facilities are staffed with licensed health care professionals and offer around-the-clock care and monitoring. Those who need a lesser degree of care may consider assisted living or in-home care, which are more affordable.
This guide highlights local nursing home costs and gives an overview of the nonprofit organizations that serve seniors.
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6277 CENTER GROVE ROAD, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
3.3
(6 reviews)
"My ex-husband is at Rosewood Care Center, where they are taking good care of him. The place is clean, sanitary, and didn’t smell stinky. The patients were smiling, and the caretakers were talking to them. This is the best place I’ve seen so far. ..."
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401 ST MARY DRIVE, Edwardsville, IL, 62025
"Edwardsville Nursing and Rehabilitation is located in the scenic town of Edwardsville, Illinois, just 18 short miles away from Saint Louis, ..."
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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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1 Perryman St, Lebanon, IL, 62254
4.3
(16 reviews)
"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 have a..."
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1021 West E Street, Belleville, IL, 62220
4.0
(19 reviews)
"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 happy..."
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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..."
READ MORE2920 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..."
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12380 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 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 MORE800 Chambers Road, Ferguson, MO, 63135
4.8
(4 reviews)
"My relative is at the Arbor Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. The facility is clean. The staff is very friendly. They seem to care about the patients. The food appeared to be good. The building is fairly new. It is all on one level. They have ..."
READ MORENursing homes in Edwardsville charge approximately $5,355 per month for semiprivate accommodations. Private rooms are costlier with a monthly rate of $6,479.
In the Edwardsville region, seniors pay approximately $5,355 per month for nursing home care. This fee, which is based on the average for shared rooms, is considerably lower than the state median of $6,235 and the national rate of $7,756.
Edwardsville is among the cheapest cities in Illinois for this level of care, but even so, seniors may save about $100 monthly by seeking care in Carbondale, where nursing homes charge $5,232. In Bloomington, monthly fees exceed the state median at $6,996, and in the Chicago area, rates are among the highest in the state at $8,076.
Edwardsville
$5,355
Illinois
$6,235
The United States
$7,756
Carbondale Area
$5,232
Bloomington
$6,996
Chicago Area
$8,076
Nursing homes in Edwardsville charge the highest monthly rates in the city for care, with seniors paying $5,355 for shared rooms and $6,479 for private accommodations. Older adults who only need intermittent or basic skilled nursing services may save money by obtaining care in assisted living, which costs $3,750 monthly, or via home health care, which costs $4,481. Home care, which only offers personal care and companion services, shares home health care’s monthly rate of $4,481. Adult day health care is the cheapest option at $1,842.
Home care
$4,481
Home health care
$4,481
Adult day health care
$1,842
Assisted living
$3,750
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$5,355
Nursing home (private room)
$6,479
Note: Data for Edwardsville 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.
Choosing the right care option in Edwardsville is easier with help from experts who provide direction, advice and assistance. Through the following resources, seniors can identify options for covering nursing home care and resolving issues related to the quality of care, billing or move-in and move-out procedures. These resources may also help seniors find affordable community-based services that provide necessary care services at home, reducing the time they spend in a nursing home or avoiding placement altogether.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| AgeSmart Community Resources | (618) 222-2561 | AgeSmart Community Resources is the designated Area Agency on Aging for the Edwardsville region. Through this local nonprofit organization, seniors obtain help with accessing services such as home-delivered meals, transportation, caregiver support and senior dining programs, which may help them delay or avoid nursing home placement. |
| Main Street Community Center | (618) 656-0300 | Main Street Community Center is a local nonprofit organization that offers a range of supportive services for older adults. It has a home-delivered meals program that provides fresh meals prepared on weekdays to qualifying individuals. Meals are prepared by Anderson Hospital four days per week and by a rotating list of a dozen local restaurants and caterers once weekly. The center has door-to-door transportation programs with IDOT-certified drivers, as well as information and assistance services for those seeking community-based services. |
| Southern Illinois University Edwardsville | Elder Care | (618) 650-2190 | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Elder Care program offers three programs to older adults in the community. Through this program, seniors aged 60 and over can obtain local transportation services for doctor’s appointments, errands and recreational activities. The university also has a Meals on Wheels program that delivers fresh meals to qualifying individuals on weekdays, and it serves noontime congregate meals for an affordable fee. |
| Madison County Weatherization Program | (618) 296-4383 | The county’s weatherization program is open to income-eligible area residents. Through this program, homeowners obtain services to reduce their home’s energy costs while improving comfort, which may enable older adults to remain in their homes. Some improvements include insulating attics and exterior walls, installing energy-efficient HVAC systems and sealing doors and windows. This program doesn’t have age restrictions, but it gives priority to those aged 60 and over. |
Nursing Homes
Isach
1
Review of Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville
The direct care staff are adequate but the administration staff are manipulative and deceitful. After agreeing to accept my sister-in-law into a medicare bed they assured me that they would have a...
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Mille Tellor
3
Review of Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville
I visit my friend at Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville every day, and she looks like she's well kept, kept clean, and well fed, but I don't see too many staff to assist and interact with her...
Nursing Homes
Katherine23
5
Review of Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville
My ex-husband is at Rosewood Care Center, where they are taking good care of him. The place is clean, sanitary, and didn’t smell stinky. The patients were smiling, and the caretakers were talking...
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