Springfield is the state capital of Illinois and the long-time home of Abraham Lincoln. Of the 114,000 people who live in the city, 17.6% are aged 65 and over. These seniors benefit from a low cost of living, an abundance of historical attractions and access to high-quality hospitals, including Memorial Medical Center and St. Johns Hospital.
Nursing homes are designed to provide a high level of care for individuals who require constant supervision and medical support. They are staffed by skilled nurses, physicians and other health care professionals who are available at all times. These are not facilities for seniors who only need limited assistance in an assisted living community or at home with in-home care. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey for 2020, nursing homes in Springfield are relatively expensive for Illinois but more affordable than the national average. A month of care in a semiprivate room averages $6,996.
This guide provides nursing home costs in nearby cities and cost comparisons between nursing homes and other types of senior care in Springfield. Families can also use the listed resources to help with a variety of issues related to nursing home care.
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4101 W. Iles Avenue, Springfield, IL 62711
4.5
(8 reviews)
"I toured Concordia Village, and that's where I want to go when I can't live by myself anymore. It is the most expensive place that we toured, but it was also the nicest. It had a saltwater swimming pool, a movie theater, a place to get your hair done..."
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2120 West Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62702
4.5
(4 reviews)
"This is a wonderful facility! The staff is very caring and polite...from the office, front desk, custodians, CNAs, nurses, food service. The facility has no smell, it is well lit, roomy halls and rooms, and good sized bathrooms. Nicely decorated room..."
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3089 Old Jacksonville Road, Springfield, IL 62704
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My aunt is in the Bridge Care Suites right now. We like the place. My aunt is flourishing. She's 96, and she's doing incredible there. The food is very good, and the facility is very clean. The people who work there are wonderful. For a skilled care ..."
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2005 W. Lawrence, Springfield, IL 62703
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I really liked Illinois Presbyterian Home. The time that I went to see them, they were building new duplexes and another apartment building, so I haven't gotten back there since those have been built. I liked that they're not-for-profit and the expen..."
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3400 W. Washington Street, Springfield, IL 60601
2.5
(16 reviews)
"Wanted to share that my grandma had a wonderful experience while staying at Lewis Memorial. We felt that the staff always treated her with dignity and respect. Her room was spacious and clean. Our entire family appreciated the care that was provided ..."
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900 NORTH RUTLEDGE, Springfield, IL 62702
2.6
(6 reviews)
"My mother was at Heritage Health Therapy for quite a few years in the Alzheimer’s unit, so we were familiar with that, and dad was just there for rehab. The cleanliness and the kindness of the staff really stood out. She was in a private room for a w..."
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555 West Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62702
2.6
(3 reviews)
"I don't really care for Capitol Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. My friend's room was fairly spacious but it was far from being clean, it was kinda dirty. They could improve on cleanliness and if there's something they can do with the smell. I m..."
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1750 W. Washington Street, Springfield, IL 62702
2.5
(4 reviews)
"I recently placed my mother here. The management is very nice and attentive to us. I eat with my mother often and the food is very good. I was pleasantly surprised by the food being so good being it is a nursing home. The activities are wonderful..."
READ MORE19130 Sunny Acres Road, Petersburg, IL 62675
4.0
(2 reviews)
"My mom ended up going to Sunny Acres Nursing Home in Petersburg, Illinois. The care is excellent. The staff communicates well. They listen to what I say about trying to get to know my mom. That type of thing has been really beneficial. It's a nursing..."
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100 Marian Parkway,, Sherman, IL 62684
3.6
(3 reviews)
"My wife is currently living in The Villas and they've been really good. She was in a different community before where the food was whatever and the staff had a lot of turnover. However, The Villas has pretty good food all the way around. As far as wo..."
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520 NORTH PRICE AVENUE, Mason City, IL 62664
"To learn more about this provider’s license and review other available state reports, please visit: Illinois Department of Public Health - H..."
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304 W Maple Ave, Auburn, IL 62615
"We have been Auburn's premier nursing and rehabilitation facility for more than 50 years. Our caring and dedicated team of health care profe..."
READ MORESpringfield has some of the highest nursing home costs in Illinois, but the average of $6,996 per month for a semiprivate room is still less than the national average of $7,756 per month and the state average of $6,235. The nearby city of Bloomington has the same average as Springfield. To the east in Decatur, nursing homes cost about $600 less per month. The least expensive city in this region is Carbondale at $5,232 per month for a semiprivate room. Peoria, which is to the north of Springfield, has a similar average cost of $6,737 per month.
Springfield
$6,996
Illinois
$6,235
United States
$7,756
Decatur
$6,388
Bloomington
$6,996
Peoria
$6,737
Carbondale
$5,232
In Springfield, the average cost for a semiprivate room in a nursing home is $6,996 per month. The average cost for a private room is $8,463 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.
Nursing homes are usually the most expensive type of senior care in cities throughout the United States, and Springfield is no exception. Older adults that don’t need the high level of care offered by nursing facilities have a few other options. Assisted living facilities provide room and board and some support with daily activities. Their estimated cost in Springfield is $4,860 per month. Seniors who are able to remain in their own homes, but require some level of care, can take advantage of home care services. Both home care and home health care have an average cost of $4,624 per month.Â
Home care
$4,624
Home health care
$4,624
Assisted living
$4,860
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,996
Nursing home (private room)
$8,463
Seniors have access to numerous resources catering to their needs in Springfield. They make it easy to stay at home and reduce the likelihood of needing nursing care, or they can provide support to help them with key financial or legal decisions. Below are just a few of the services available.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Services of Central Illinois | (217) 528-4035 | The Care Coordination Unit at Senior Services of Central Illinois can help families in Springfield find the right nursing home for their needs. Senior Services also offers a wealth of programs that can improve life for older adults in and out of nursing facilities, including nutrition support, local transportation, Medicaid and Medicare assistance and a variety of educational classes. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) provides companionship and assistance for otherwise isolated seniors. |
| United Way of Central Illinois | (217) 726-7000 | Seniors in Springfield nursing homes, or those at risk of placement, can contact the United Way of Central Illinois for assistance. Their helpline informs families on a variety of topics ranging from financial assistance to resident rights, and their SingleCareFree Prescription Drug Card helps seniors save up to 30% on their medications. Families may also be able to save money on their income taxes, which can help pay for a nursing facility or other type of senior care. |
| AgeLinc | (217) 787-9234 | AgeLinc is the Illinois Area Agency on Aging that serves seniors in Springfield and the rest of Lincolnland. In addition to providing general information about free or affordable support services in the area, they help seniors obtain government benefits that can help pay for a nursing home. This includes assistance with Medicare and Medicaid. Families can also contact AgeLinc to access education programs, financial assistance, social isolation programs and caregiver support. Their monthly newsletter has coupons and discounts for local products and services. |
| Land of Lincoln Legal Aid | (618) 398-0574 | Free legal assistance is available to Springfield seniors who need help with issues related to nursing homes or other long-term care issues. Land of Lincoln Legal Aid aims to protect seniors against abuse, neglect and financial exploitation while promoting their rights and independence. Adults aged 60 can also create simple wills or powers of attorney. Families involved in disputes related to guardianship of a disabled senior may be eligible for assistance through Land of Lincoln Legal Aid. |
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Shorty21769
1.0
Review of Lewis Memorial Christian Village
The worst place I have ever seen the staff is not cooperative the have staff seeking in patients rooms sitting in the dark and then when family gets there they say the patient isn't in there
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Ramona
5.0
Review of Bridge Care Suites
My aunt is in the Bridge Care Suites right now. We like the place. My aunt is flourishing. She's 96, and she's doing incredible there. The food is very good, and the facility is very clean. The...
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dbec
2.0
Review of Lewis Memorial Christian Village
Many staff were impolite to my family member; often said they would respond to a request and never returned to the room. Med was missed and incorrectly documented. Other OTC meds prescribed by...
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