See our Galena assisted living or specialized care listings below:
Galena, which is based in a predominantly suburban area of Jo Daviess County, has 5 residential care facilities which offers residents an assortment of long term care options to select from. Getting around in the city of Galena can be challenging to do without a car or friend or family member to help. As needed, there are a number of nursing homes and hospitals in and around Galena.
Assisted Living Amenities & Services
Feeling comfortable at a care facility is ultimately about finding the right amenities for the resident that are available at a given location. Some of the amenities in these care facilities can include:
- Companion pets
- On-call Doctors
- Nursing staff 24-hours a day
Aside from having a full range of amenities, Galena also has a diverse network of facilities that caters to seniors' unique requirements. Some offer devotional services. Still other long-term care facilities offer transportation (either complementary or for a nominal fee), or even can provide more advanced care like blood glucose monitoring. Access to on-call specialists like Nurses, Psychologists, and Counselors can also be arranged at many long term care facilities. Some facilities inside the city arrange for kosher meals, can allow pets like cats, provide outdoor social activities, as well as common areas for social events.
When reaching out to the care facilities listed on this page it can be valuable - though not necessary - to have your history available. Consider preparing a brief medical history list. Be sure to include any relevant insurance, doctor and doctor's office names and phone numbers as the new facility coordinator may have certain questions and information requests. This type of information can aid in planning any specialized care the individual might require, which helps with choosing a facility.
Assisted Living Costs
The price of elder care facilities is different depending on the kind of services required, but on average it costs residents around $2,500 every month.
