

Find the perfect carefree home near family at one of the many facilities for older residents. There are “cottages” or apartment-style buildings for those that wish to live as independently as possible. Retirement centers and assisted-living complexes with skilled nursing are all available in the Sterling and Rock Falls area. There are also agencies that offer assistance for the elderly and their families.
ASSISTED LIVING
Achievement Unlimited
910 Woodburn Avenue, Sterling
(815) 625-4444
Home for Developmentally Disabled Adults
Avonlea Cottage
2201 E. LeFevre, Sterling
(815) 626-5439
Daily service needs including housekeeping, laundry, meals, medications and all activities of daily living. We provide all services and needs to the independent and frail elderly and enhance dignity, choice, privacy, individuality and independence.
Coventry Living Center
612 W. St. Mary's Road, Sterling
(815) 626-9020
Retirement community, assisted-living, healthcare, activities, skilled nursing and transportation
Exceptional Care & Training Center
2601 Woodlawn Road, Sterling (815) 626-5820
Facility for the profoundly mentally and physically handicapped
Good Neighbor Care
2705 Avenue E, Sterling (815) 622-2800
Polo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
703 E. Buffalo Street, Polo (815) 946-2203
NURSING HOME CARE
Civic Plaza I
1101 5th Avenue, Rock Falls (815) 625-0581
Garden Homes
7th Avenue, Rock Falls (815) 625-0581
Rock Falls Living Center
2202 12th Avenue, Rock Falls (815) 622-3025
Rock Falls Rehab and Care Center
430 Martin Road, Rock Falls (815) 626-4575
Sterling Pavilion Nursing Home
105 E. 23rd Street, Sterling (815) 626-4264
Transitions Nursing and Rehab
1000 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls (815) 625-8510
AGENCIES
Home Instead Senior Care
10 Reins, Suite E, Sterling (815) 622-7501
Illinois Department on Aging Senior Help Line
(800) 252-8966
NICAA Golden Meals
1409 8th Avenue, Rock Falls (815) 626-4442
Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging
(815) 226-4901 or (800) 542-8402
Whiteside County Housing Authority
401 West 18th Street, Rock Falls (815) 625-0581
Whiteside County Senior Center
1207 W. Ninth Street, Sterling
(815) 626-7077 or (800) 645-2859