Senior Living in Jefferson County, Illinois
Assisted living, memory care & independent living in Jefferson County
4 communities licensed by the state of Illinois. Listed alphabetically; Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for communities that have not earned an award.
| Community | City | Care types | Licensed capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greentree at Mt. Vernon | Mt Vernon | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 112 | — |
| Heritage Woods of Mt. Vernon | Mt. Vernon | Assisted Living | — | — |
| Lavender Ridge - Mt. Vernon | Mt. Vernon | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 28 | — |
| Residential Living Center | Mt. Vernon | Assisted Living · Memory Care | 48 | — |
Also in Jefferson County, from public records: 2 income-restricted senior apartments
Costs: assisted living in Illinois costs a median of $6,219 a month (CareScout 2025). Nursing home costs in Illinois: CareScout medians and the private-pay rates nursing homes publish.
Income-restricted senior apartments in Jefferson County
2 buildings from public records. Rent is set by income, there are age and income limits, and there is often a wait list. Apply through the property manager.
| Building | City | Apartments | Managed by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Vernon Elderly | Mount Vernon | 112 | City of Mt. Vernon Housing Authority |
| Rome Meadows | Dix | 95 | Promex Midwest |
Nursing homes in Jefferson County
4 Medicare-certified nursing facilities with CMS ratings.
| Facility | City | CMS Rating | Beds | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon Countryside Manor | Mount Vernon | ★★★☆☆ | 91 | For profit - Corporation |
| Nature Trail Health and Rehab | Mount Vernon | ★★★☆☆ | 74 | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Axiom Gardens of Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon | ★☆☆☆☆ | 106 | For profit - Corporation |
| Axiom Healthcare of Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon | ★☆☆☆☆ | 65 | For profit - Corporation |
What will senior living cost, and how will we pay?
Our free guide shows the starting prices communities post for each kind of care, walks you through a monthly budget, and explains how insurance, VA benefits, Medicaid and Medicare can help.
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Paying for Senior Living
Costs by type of care, a monthly budget, and how insurance, the VA, Medicaid and Medicare help.