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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Mount Vernon, Illinois

Mount Vernon, IL has 5 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. We don't have a city-specific cost estimate for Mount Vernon yet. Statewide, the median is $8,304/mo. Mount Vernon nursing homes runs large: 40% of licensed providers have 100 beds or more, and the typical one has 91.

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What senior care costs in Mount Vernon

Illinois, 2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesMount VernonIllinoisNational
25th percentile—$7,927/mo$8,951/mo
Median—$8,304/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile—$9,216/mo$12,642/mo

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Mount Vernon.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care and help from family are the usual options at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Mount Vernon has 2 such properties. The county aging agency at (618) 532-1853 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

This budget usually covers assisted living or substantial home care in Mount Vernon.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Budgets this size cover skilled nursing or around-the-clock home care in Mount Vernon.
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5 nursing homes in Mount Vernon

What nursing homes looks like in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is a market of larger communities. 40% have 100 beds or more, and the typical one has 91 beds.

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Free local help worth saving

Mount Vernon, in Jefferson County, has about 14,090 residents. About 2,757 of them (20%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $55,357.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Midland Area Agency on Aging(618) 532-1853midlandaaa.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Illinois State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Illinois Department on Aging1-800-252-8966ilaging.illinois.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Mount Vernon VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Mount Vernon.

  • Community Care ProgramOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

We don't have enough local data for Mount Vernon, IL yet to publish reliable FAQs. Check back as we add providers and cost data.

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Nursing Homes in Mount Vernon, IL. Cost & Providers