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Best Skilled Nursing in Normal, Illinois

5 communities found

MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing communities in Normal. Families rate them 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 242 public reviews.

  • 5communities
  • 4.2average rating, 5 rated
  • 242family reviews read

Best-rated skilled nursing in Normal

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

  1. 1

    Evergreen Senior Living

    5 (23 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

    Families describe Evergreen Senior Living as a warm, well-run community with attentive, kind staff and strong food and activity programs. Reviewers highlight both the assisted living and Medicaid-accepting supportive…

  2. 2

    Evergreen Senior Living

    4.6 (29 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

    Families describe Evergreen Senior Living as a warm, home-like community with attentive staff, good food, and plenty of activities for residents. Most reviewers praise the caring team by name and note residents form real…

  3. 3

    The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing of Normal

    4 (73 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 116 units

    Reviewers describe The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing of Normal as a rehab-focused skilled nursing facility with generally warm, attentive therapy and nursing staff, though a notable number of reviews raise serious…

  4. 4

    Mclean County Nursing Home

    3.8 (65 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 148 units

    Reviews of McLean County Nursing Home are sharply divided: many families praise the compassionate hospice and rehabilitative care their loved ones received, while a notable number of others describe serious lapses in…

  5. 5

    Arc at Normal

    3.6 (52 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 141 units

    Reviewers describe a nursing home with a wide range of experiences: many families praise the compassionate CNAs, nursing staff, and a dedicated dementia/Legacy unit, especially for end-of-life care, while others report…

What families say about skilled nursing in Normal

Counted across the review summaries of 5 Normal communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Praised most

  • Caring, attentive staff 100%
  • Medical and nursing care 100%
  • Cleanliness 80%
  • Building and grounds 80%
  • Activities and social life 60%

Concerns raised

  • Staff attitude 80%
  • Safety 60%
  • Staffing levels and turnover 40%
  • Food and dining 40%

“Joyce and her team help make all this as easy as possible. They help elevate the anxiety and worries. You know your loved one is in a good place.”

“My mom moved in February and her experience has been very positive! The caregivers are very kind to her. The nurse is extremely supportive and helpful. They filed all the paperwork to get her Medicaid approved. I feel very fortunate that she’s so well taken care of.”

Skilled Nursing in Normal: the figures

  • •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 1.7 out of 5: 0 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
  • •Most common amenities: medication management (5), laundry service (5), 24-hour staff (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5), dietary accommodations (5).

About these figures

Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Normal, 242 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.

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Skilled Nursing in Normal: Common Questions

How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Normal, Illinois?

MyLivingChoice lists 5 skilled nursing long term care communities in Normal, Illinois, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.

Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Normal are rated highest?

Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Evergreen Senior Living (5★, 23 ratings), Evergreen Senior Living (4.6★, 29 ratings), The Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing of Normal (4★, 73 ratings).

What types of senior care are available in Normal?

Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Normal has skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities), assisted living (4 communities), independent living (4 communities), at-home care (2 communities), home health (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.

How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Normal?

Families rate Normal skilled nursing long term care communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 242 public Google reviews of local communities.

What do families praise, and complain about, in Normal skilled nursing long term care communities?

Across the review summaries of 5 Normal communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 100%), cleanliness (mentioned for 80%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (80%), safety (60%), staffing levels and turnover (40%).

How do Normal nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?

3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Normal carry an overall star rating, averaging 1.7 out of 5. 0 are rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.

Prefer to stay home?

Home care agencies serving Normal bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.