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615 RANCHO LANE, Florissant, MO 63031
2.4
(5 reviews)
"My life partner was a resident at Rancho, before I brought her home. It is time for her to return as her needs are greater than my abilities. The staff is not faking being nice, they are nice. The staffing level is what the state requires just like i..."
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1301 PARTRIDGE AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO 63130
2.3
(3 reviews)
"My dad has moved into U-City Forest Manor for rehab. It's a very positive experience. The staff was very friendly and efficient, and the environment there is comfortable. I haven't tried the food, but I know he likes the food there. I think the rooms..."
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152 WILMA DRIVE, Maryville, IL 62062
2.2
(5 reviews)
"My parents are residents. I've found most of the staff very friendly and helpful. No nursing home is a perfect setting, but they provide good care. ..."
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9350 Green Park Road, Saint Louis, MO 63123
2.1
(28 reviews)
"My sister-in-law is in Green Park nursing home. She is in the rehab part. So far, so good. The only contact I've had is when we go visit her through the window. I've talked to the staff and they all seemed friendly. My sister-in-law said some foods a..."
READ MORE6637 BERTHOLD AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO 63139
2.0
(2 reviews)
"I have visited a long time co-worker who is a resident of Oak Park. I found the facility to be dirty. residents unkept in wheelchairs along the walls leading to the rooms. Nursing staff gathering outside the break room just having a good ole tim..."
READ MORE5303 Bermuda Dr, Saint Louis, MO 63121
2.0
(1 reviews)
"Overall, Abbey Care Center is an average nursing home. Some of its nurses seem to care about the residents, but many of them are always very grouchy and don't seem to care about much of anything except when their next break is. They take forever to d..."
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2600 Redman Road , Saint Louis, MO 63136
2.0
(6 reviews)
"My mother stayed at St. Louis Place. The place was clean, quiet, and peaceful. Her room was clean. The staff was nice and friendly to her. They had daily bingo games and other daily activities. They had a rec room that they went to for a movie day or..."
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4335 WEST PINE BLVD, Saint Louis, MO 63108
2.0
(3 reviews)
"My dad was living in Bernard Care Center for awhile. He needs to be in a locked unit because he wanders. The staff is nice and informative. He never had any complaints about the place. ..."
READ MORE936 CHARBONIER ROAD, Florissant, MO 63031
2.0
(7 reviews)
"My dad was there short term great staff and the PT and OT is amazing ..."
READ MORE3201 PARKWOOD LANE, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
1.5
(8 reviews)
"It's a nice facility, but I didn't really think that the nursing care was that good at Parkwood. It didn't do my friend any harm, but I don't think they really did much to take care of him either. ..."
READ MORE1265 McLaran Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63147
1.0
(2 reviews)
"My wife is at Hillside Manor Healthcare and Rehab Center. She has been there for about four months now. As I can see, they're not helping her with anything. They just lay her in the bed, and I come and feed her every day. I don't think they did any t..."
READ MORE2415 NORTH KINGSHIGHWAY, Saint Louis, MO 63113
1.0
(3 reviews)
"NO STARS Nurse had not even looked at patients chart. Didn’t know she was diabetic until we told her. People walking the halls unsupervised. Front desk couldn’t even read Disgusting! Only a CNA covering 2 floors at night and he slept most of the ..."
READ MORE615 South New Ballas Road, Saint Louis, MO 63141
1.0
(1 reviews)
"Terrible place the nursing staff is inept and lazy , they do not treat their patients with the dignity they deserve and they are hostile to family members especially if family has any questions, We got our loved one out asap I did not think places l..."
READ MORE3625 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, Saint Louis, MO 63110
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Missouri Department of Health and Senior..."
READ MOREThe 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
A semiprivate room in a nursing home in Alton typically costs $5,627 per month while a private room costs $6,737 per month.
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.
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.
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
1.0
Review of Rosewood Care Center of Alton
The facility lost my Great Grandma's teeth and made the last days of her life miserable.
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dcmoore
1.0
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...
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Vicki
3.0
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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