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Best Nursing Homes in Peoria, IL

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 4 nursing homes in Peoria, IL using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in IL
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 1.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Peoria, IL. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Peoria, IL. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Peoria, IL. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Peoria (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

3 facilities compared · CMS & IL Dept. of Health data

Accolade Healthcare of Peoria
NH
HC
MC
NC
PC
RC
Peoria
138
Facility 138
IL AVG 86
Rank #61 / 426
76.3%
Facility 76.3%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #95 / 204
+10%
2.72
Facility 2.72
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #103 / 172
-37%-12%
$0
Facility $0
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #1 / 173
34
Facility 34
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #97 / 172
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #103 / 172
2125-
42
Facility 42
IL AVG 51
Rank #403 / 648
Moshe Freedman
$11.9M
Facility $11.9M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #71 / 171
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #97 / 171
55.7%
Facility 55.7%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #125 / 171
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The Loft of Peoria
NH
NC
RC
Peoria
120
Facility 120
IL AVG 86
Rank #80 / 426
78.3%
Facility 78.3%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #88 / 204
+13%
3.12
Facility 3.12
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #67 / 172
-41%+1%
$249.4k
Facility $249.4k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #161 / 173
84
Facility 84
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #166 / 172
4.4
Facility 4.4
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #135 / 172
586-
13
Facility 13
IL AVG 51
Rank #581 / 648
Loft Peoria Holdings LLC
$6.6M
Facility $6.6M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #141 / 171
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #105 / 171
63.8%
Facility 63.8%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #16 / 171
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Goldwater Care Peoria Heights-
NH
HC
PC
Peoria Heights
110
Facility 110
IL AVG 86
Rank #101 / 426
74.9%
Facility 74.9%
IL AVG 69.3%
Rank #100 / 204
+8%
1.99
Facility 1.99
IL AVG 3.10
Rank #159 / 172
----52%-36%
$260.0k
Facility $260.0k
IL AVG $151.3k
Rank #164 / 173
76
Facility 76
IL AVG 36.8
Rank #159 / 172
3.8
Facility 3.8
IL AVG 3.7
Rank #103 / 172
696-
11
Facility 11
IL AVG 51
Rank #591 / 648
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$7.3M
Facility $7.3M
IL AVG $12.2M
Rank #108 / 171
$4.2M
Facility $4.2M
IL AVG $4.8M
Rank #142 / 171
56.8%
Facility 56.8%
IL AVG 44.3%
Rank #119 / 171
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Overview of Goldwater Care Peoria Heights

Goldwater Care Peoria Heights is a nursing home in Peoria, IL, offering a wide range of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. With a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and transportation. Combining professional excellence and genuine care through personalized care plans, the community goes above and beyond to help residents recover and return to their routines with ease.

Family events, fishing trips, and various recreational activities ensure residents can stay active and maintain their holistic wellness. A beauty/ barber shop and three beautiful courtyards are also available for residents’ relaxation. Located near bus stops, the Pimiteoui Trail, and parks in the quiet neighborhood of Peoria, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it one of the trusted options for senior living in Illinois.

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Overview of Accolade Healthcare of Peoria

Accolade Healthcare of Peoria is a nursing home in Peoria, IL, offering memory care, respite care, hospice care, and skilled nursing. Here, older adults can feel at ease, accompanied by a supportive and homelike environment. Exceptional services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and transportation, are also provided to improve residents’ quality of life. The community also strives to get to know residents’ unique needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery and wellness.

Sensory-stimulating games, light exercises, and social events help enhance residents’ memory and stay active. A beauty salon, cozy lounges, and spacious courtyards also foster interactions and relaxation. With medical care providers, restaurants, shops, and bus stops in the area, residents have easy access to leisure and necessities. This nursing home has high standards of care dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it a trusted choice for senior living in Illinois.

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Overview of The Loft of Peoria

The Loft of Peoria is a nursing home in Peoria, IL, offering memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment ensures older adults are well-cared for throughout their stay. With transportation services, nutritious meals, and 24-hour nursing care, residents receive the utmost attention and care to live comfortably. Individualized, holistic care plans are also provided based on residents’ unique needs and habits to help with their recovery and rehabilitation.

Light activities, social events, and a variety of games provide residents with more opportunities to explore new hobbies and remain active. State-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment and lively gathering areas also ensure residents can rest and focus on their wellness. Set in the quiet residential area of Peoria, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is a good option for senior living in Illinois, especially with its commitment to helping older adults thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Hawthorne Inn of Peoria

Operated by Residential Alternatives Of Illinois, Inc., Hawthorne Inn of Peoria is a 52-bed assisted living community in Peoria, Illinois. Found at 6906 N Stalworth Dr, the home specializes in geriatric care and holds an active license with the Illinois Department of Health.
It stands in a car-dependent residential area with a Walk Score of 23, so most errands need a personal vehicle or public transportation. This quieter neighborhood setting may attract families seeking a more residential atmosphere away from commercial activity.

With 52 beds, Hawthorne Inn of Peoria represents a smaller-to-moderate-sized assisted living community, big enough to maintain operational infrastructure, yet small enough for many residents and families to cherish the more personal attention a mid-sized facility provides. The home is part of a broader portfolio operated by Residential Alternatives Of Illinois, which may supply stability through administrative support and standardized care practices.

To learn about the facility’s current services, daily programming, staffing levels, dining options, pricing, and availability, families should contact the community directly or through their email. Touring in person also remains the most reliable way to assess whether the home’s environment and services match your family’s needs.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Peoria, IL

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Illinois?

Assisted living in Illinois is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Illinois Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Illinois Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 4 nursing homes in Peoria, IL. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Peoria, IL?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Peoria, IL, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Peoria, IL?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.