Pekin is a small city in Illinois, with around 31,200 residents according to the 2022 U.S. Census estimates. It is a popular retirement destination, and 18.1% of its residents are seniors, compared to the national average of just 16.8%. Residents can take advantage of a lower than average cost of living and also benefit from relatively good air quality in the area. While health care costs are slightly above average, there are some affordable health care options for seniors. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2021, the cost of nursing home care in Pekin is $6,540 per month, more than $1,000 lower than the national average.
Nursing home care offers 24-hour skilled nursing services and supervision to seniors who have ongoing health issues and are unable to live independently in their own homes or in an assisted living facility. It is a more costly option than home care or assisted living, due to the additional skilled staffing requirements, but offers peace of mind for seniors who require higher levels of care.
This guide explores the cost of nursing home care in Pekin and also includes some useful resources for seniors and their loved ones.
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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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1520 El Camino Drive, Pekin, IL, 61554
4.0
(3 reviews)
"My mother is in Pekin Manor, and for the value I'd say they are excellent. She was in the bounce-back program and the physical therapy is very good. The staff is very attentive to the needs of anybody that's there. The living quarters are adequate. I..."
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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..."
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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..."
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. ..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
191 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 can expect to pay $6,540 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home in Pekin, or $7,604 for a private room.
Seniors in Pekin pay slightly more than the Illinois average of $6,266 for nursing home care, but less than the countrywide average of $7,908. Those living in Decatur see slightly lower average fees, at $6,418 per month. Bloomington and Springfield seniors typically pay more, with facilities charging $6,965 for a semiprivate room. Further north in Rockford, typical nursing home fees are higher, with the median being $7,445.
Pekin
$6,540
Illinois
$6,266
United States
$7,908
Decatur
$6,418
Springfield
$9,764
Bloomington
$6,965
Rockford
$7,445
Nursing home care is just one of the options available to seniors in Pekin. Those who are generally in good health and simply require some support with the activities of daily living may find assisted living facilities more suitable, and such facilities typically charge $4,131 per month. Similar services delivered in the senior's own home cost around $5,053, and home health care services are similarly priced. Adult day health care, delivered in a community setting, is the most affordable, at just $1,950 per month.
In-Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,053
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$4,131
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$6,540
Nursing Home Care (private room)
$7,604
Note: Data for Pekin was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Peoria, 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 local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Nursing Homes
rnpasfga
2
Review of Hallmark House Nursing Center
People were nice enough but the facility is not conducive to the number of people there and them all being seen and cared for. My mom was miserable. I was scared for her. After medication errors we...
Provider response
Thanks for your post, rnpasfga. We're happy to hear you liked our staff, as we seek to be truly compassionate and very attentive to resident needs. We'd like to talk with you to hear some more...
Nursing Homes
Trogers38
5
Review of Timbercreek Rehab & Healthcare Center
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
Nursing Homes
customers family
5
Review of Hallmark House Nursing Center
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...
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