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Meadows at Mercy Creek in Normal, IL

Meadows at Mercy Creek is an assisted living community in Normal, IL.

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1501 Mercy Creek Dr, Normal, IL 61761

To contact a resident: (309) 268-1501

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4.9 from 74 reviews
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Overall Review of Meadows at Mercy Creek

common 23 reviews mention this

Compassionate staff and helpfulness

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, caring, and responsive.

Many reviews focus on how supportive the team feels day to day, with families describing positive interactions and residents who feel comfortable. Several mention nursing staff and CNAs as especially helpful and caring. A smaller number of feedback includes one sharp complaint about an individual employee, but the overall tone remains supportive and engaged.

common 6 reviews mention this

Nursing support and resident safety

Reviews commonly connect care quality with attentive nursing and safety.

Residents’ family members describe strong care experiences, including supportive nursing staff and CNAs during assisted living needs. One review also points to resident safety, mentioning an increase in nursing staffing as part of the approach. While a single negative review criticizes an employee’s behavior, multiple families describe care improving over time.

common 20 reviews mention this

Dining is frequently praised

Meals and dining experiences are a consistent highlight in reviews.

Food shows up repeatedly as something residents enjoy, with reviews describing very good meals, delicious dining, and variety. Families also mention the dining program specifically, and one review notes cooked-from-scratch food. Several residents are described as consistently complimenting the food, which aligns with the community offering meals.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities support connection

Day-to-day activities help residents stay social and engaged.

Reviews describe residents enjoying organized pastimes like playing cards and games, as well as other activities such as a flower-arranging workshop. Families say residents have people around them to talk with and that the schedule supports interaction. A few reviews also describe independence alongside participation, suggesting residents can maintain their preferences while staying active.

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Clean, comfortable atmosphere

The setting and day-to-day environment are repeatedly described as clean and welcoming.

Many reviews call the community beautiful and note it feels comfortable when you walk in. Families mention it being neat, clean, and spacious, and one review specifically describes the grounds as well kept and smelling fresh. Several also emphasize residents looking happy and the overall atmosphere feeling like home.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas

Transportation

  • Central Illinois Regional (4 miles away) Central Illinois Regional (4 miles away)

Care Services

  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care

Dining

  • Meals provided Meals provided

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Eastview Christian Church (0.9 miles)
  • Epiphany Catholic Church (3.9 miles)
  • Christ Church Pca (4.2 miles)

Parks

  • Walt Bittner Park (1.7 miles)
  • Stevenson Park (3.5 miles)
  • Savannah Green Park (3.5 miles)

Physicians

  • Gastroenterology Institute (2.1 miles)
  • Fort Jesse- Rehab Services (2.1 miles)
  • Kolb Edward MD (2.1 miles)
  • OSF Promptcare (2.1 miles)
  • OSF Wound Care Clinic (2.1 miles)
  • Orthopedics of Illinois (2.1 miles)
  • Ft. Jesse Imaging Center (2.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (2.8 miles)
  • Schnucks (4.3 miles)
  • Schnucks (4.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • DESTIHL Brewery and Beer Hall (2.8 miles)
  • Five Guys Burgers & Fries (2.9 miles)
  • Jimmy John's (2.9 miles)
  • Portillo's Hot Dogs (3 miles)
  • Los Potrillos (3.1 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (3.1 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (3.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (2.9 miles)
  • Fort Jesse Cafe (3 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.3 miles)
  • Crafted Coffee Brews (3.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • McLean County Orthopedics (3.6 miles)
  • Children's Hospital of Illinois (3.6 miles)
  • OSF St Joseph Medical Center Materials Management (4.5 miles)

Transportation

  • Central Illinois Airport Luggage Claim 2 (3.7 miles)
  • Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) (3.7 miles)
  • American Airlines (3.7 miles)
  • Amtrak (4.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Starplex Normal 14 (4.4 miles)

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