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EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village

6901 North Galena Road

4.5(64 ratings)· Peoria average: 4.2

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Quick Facts

Total units
107
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
107
Care continuum
Spans independent living through memory care
Affiliation
Church-affiliated nonprofit organization
Short-term care
Offers short-stay rehab through REACH program

What Families Think

Families describe EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village as a warm, well-run continuum-of-care community where staff are friendly and residents feel at home, especially in independent and assisted living. Some reviewers who needed higher levels of care in the skilled nursing Care Center or REACH unit reported communication breakdowns, medication mix-ups, and periods of understaffing.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as caring and attentive
  • Food and dining experience praised repeatedly
  • Beautiful, well-maintained campus and grounds
  • Wide variety of daily activities and social programs
  • Smooth transitions across independent, assisted, and memory care
  • On-site wellness center with pool and gym

The Bad

  • Several reports of medication errors and poor communication in skilled nursing
  • One report of understaffing in the short-term rehab (REACH) unit
  • One report of racial discrimination by a staff scheduler
  • Multiple reviewers note it is expensive relative to other options

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EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village is a senior living community in Peoria, Illinois offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 64 reviews.

About EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village

EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Peoria, Illinois, with a licensed capacity of 107 residents. The community also offers assisted living, independent living, and specialized services including dementia care and rehabilitation.

Families consistently praise the campus itself, describing it as beautiful, well-maintained, and peacefully landscaped, along with the friendliness and attentiveness of most staff members. Food is highlighted across reviews as varied and well-prepared. Activities and social programming are noted as plentiful, with options ranging from fitness classes to swimming. One family wrote that the facility "provides a continuum of care for residents in their senior years." The tour and admissions experience, particularly staff members like Victoria and Denise, receives specific recognition for making families feel welcomed and at ease.

Concerns emerge primarily around care transitions: families note that moving from assisted living to skilled nursing or memory care can involve difficult handoffs, with some reporting that their relative's medical needs weren't fully addressed during transfer. One family also reported an unresolved interpersonal complaint with a scheduler. Despite these issues, the majority of experiences, particularly short stays for rehabilitation and long-term residence in assisted or independent living, are described as positive.

The community holds a 4.5 out of 5 star rating based on 64 reviews, reflecting strong overall satisfaction with significant appreciation for its physical environment, daily operations, and staff culture.

Types of Care at EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Security
  • Swimming Pool
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village

4.5overall · 64 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (64)

Judy Walden

Mar 2026

via Google

Great place to live. Lots of places to go and things to do.

Jack Fulton

Oct 2025

via Google

My mom has been a resident of Lutheran Hillside Village Assisted Living for several months. I can't say enough positive things about this community. Our initial tour with Victoria was terrific and my mom and I had no hesitation about signing up. It is a beautiful place, clean, well-staffed, active and sits in a lovely setting on Galena Road in Peoria. Mom has a one bed/one bath apartment and it is perfect for her. There are so many activities to choose from each day and the Assisted Living food is delicious! George does a terrific job of managing this dining room. The most exceptional thing about LHV is truly the staff! Everyone we deal with, from the administrators, nursing staff, receptionists, dining room, maintenance and housekeeping are so very good at their jobs! They all seem to truly like what they do and it shows every day. I can't possibly name everyone, but I wish to thank Sarah, Barb, Michelle, Edweina, Janet, Ky, George, Jason, Kathy, Ruthie and so many others for the excellent care they provide. It's such a relief to have Mom there. Thank you! Jodi F. Peoria

Pepper Bauer

Oct 2025

via Google

Beautiful, homey place. Great care and a wonderful place to live.

Edwin Herrmann

Oct 2025

via Google

I moved here because my wife needed more care than I could give her at home. I enjoy my large apartment, and having many friends.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 23 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Oct 15, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 24, 2025

Feb 5, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 12, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 12, 2025

Dec 13, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 27, 2024

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 27, 2024

  • Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 17, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 20, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 27, 2024

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 27, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 19, 2024

Nov 8, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 9, 2023

  • Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 7, 2023

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 15, 2023

Jan 26, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 15, 2023

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2023

  • Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2023

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 23, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2023

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2023

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village offer?

EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village located?

EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village is located at 6901 North Galena Road in Peoria, Illinois.

What do families say about EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village?

Families describe EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village as a warm, well-run continuum-of-care community where staff are friendly and residents feel at home, especially in independent and assisted living. Some reviewers who needed higher levels of care in the skilled nursing Care Center or REACH unit reported communication breakdowns, medication mix-ups, and periods of understaffing.

How did EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village do on recent health and safety inspections?

EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 23 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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