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Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, IL

Nature Trail Health Care Center is a nursing home community in Mount Vernon, IL.

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Nature Trail Health Care Center in Mount Vernon, IL

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  • Interior

    A spacious and inviting dining area with tables, chairs, and decorative elements.

  • Decor

    A cozy and well-furnished bedroom featuring two beds, comfortable seating, and tasteful decor.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living space featuring light-colored furniture and decorative elements.

  • Building

    A sunny day at a school building surrounded by greenery.

  • Landscaping

    Welcome to Nature Trail, a serene outdoor space perfect for nature lovers.

  • Garden

    A charming porch adorned with vibrant flowers and lush hanging plants, showcasing a welcoming outdoor space.

  • Entrance

    A view of a modest brick motel with a welcoming entrance and landscaped surroundings.

  • Outdoor

    A banner announcing new ownership in a green outdoor setting.

  • Seating

    A cozy outdoor pavilion with comfortable seating, perfect for relaxation in the garden.

  • Healthcare

    A well-equipped medical treatment room designed for patient care and rehabilitation.

1001 South 34Th Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 69 reviews
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Overall Review of Nature Trail Health Care Center

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care calls and staffing gaps

Residents and families describe recurring short staffing that can delay help.

Several reviews mention short staffing, including times when people felt the team was doing their best and others where call responses took a long time. One reviewer said it took about 30 minutes to an hour to get a light answered. Another described the facility as short-staffed often, with night shift support called out as especially limited. A separate review also framed staffing shortage as the most important issue affecting day-to-day care.

common 4 reviews mention this

Food quality and meal flexibility

Reviews point to solid meal quality, with some flexibility when preferences come up.

Multiple reviews describe the food positively, including one that says the meals are pretty good. Another family member said that if a resident doesn’t like dinner, the staff will offer something they do like. At least one review also includes a food-related complaint, pointing to inconsistency for some individuals. Overall, residents appear to be able to express preferences, but not every experience is described the same way.

  • A spacious and inviting dining area with tables, chairs, and decorative elements.
common 2 reviews mention this

Activities director and daily programming

The daily activities seem to stand out to families and visitors.

One review highlights the activities director, describing her as fun and silly and saying residents enjoy her. Another review also includes activities alongside meals as part of what made the stay feel more enjoyable for visitors. While not every review focuses on activities, the ones that do describe a structured, engaging approach. This aligns with the community offering scheduled daily activities.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Lost or misplace personal items

Some residents’ belongings have been lost or misdirected during care.

Two reviews specifically raise issues with missing or misdirected items sent for residents. One family member reported a blanket being missing, while another described trouble with misplacing nearly everything else even when items had the resident’s name on them. A review acknowledges that clothing can get mixed up during washing, but still questions why non-clothing items went missing as often. These accounts suggest families may want to plan for careful labeling and follow-up.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 74 resident community capacity 74 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Southwest Christian Church (0.1 miles)
  • Second Baptist Church (0.3 miles)
  • Mt Vernon Family Worship Center (0.5 miles)
  • Family Life Assembly Of God (0.6 miles)
  • West Salem Trinity United Methodist Church (0.8 miles)
  • Christian Fellowship Church (0.9 miles)
  • United Methodist Children's Hm (1 miles)

Physicians

  • Neeta B Kaushal (0.3 miles)
  • Skin Care Center of Southern Illinois (0.3 miles)
  • Nahass George T MD (0.3 miles)
  • Advanced Urologic Surg (0.3 miles)
  • Asbery & Assoc Ob Gyn (0.3 miles)
  • Jacques Papazian (0.4 miles)
  • Neal, Charles, Md - Ultimed Plus (0.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Regional Home Care Crossroads (0.5 miles)
  • St Mary's Good Samaritan (0.5 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center (0.6 miles)
  • St Mary's Good Samaritan Surgery Center (0.6 miles)
  • St Mary's Good Samaritan (1.1 miles)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL Health CENTER (1.7 miles)
  • Good Samaritan Hospital (1.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Alamo (0.5 miles)
  • United Taxi (1.5 miles)
  • American Cab (1.7 miles)
  • Teen City Taxi (1.7 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (1.7 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (2 miles)

Restaurants

  • KFC (0.6 miles)
  • Moe's Southwest Grill (0.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.6 miles)
  • Long John Silver's (0.7 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (0.7 miles)
  • Panda Express (0.7 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.7 miles)

Parks

  • Veterans Memorial Park Mt. Vernon (0.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Kroger Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Medicine Shoppe - Mt V (1 miles)
  • The Medicine Shoppe (1 miles)
  • Lincolnshire Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Byrd-Watson Drug Of Mt Vernon (1.7 miles)
  • Bandy's Pharmacy (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Panera Bread (0.9 miles)

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