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Mercer County is home to one private school (L'Abris Academy) and three public school districts (Mercer County CUSD #404, Sherrard CUSD #200 & United CUSD #304). Rockridge CUSD #300 is located outside of Mercer County, but educates students living in Mercer County.

The public districts feature an average student to teacher ratio of 15.5 to 1, an average district enrollment of 1,260 students, average expenditures per student of $5,482, and an average high school graduation rate of 94.3%. Find more information online at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.

LOCAL HIGHER LEARNING

The Mercer County Family YMCA offers quality, affordable programs and services designed to benefit people of all backgrounds. Our main facility offers a wellness center, weight room, track, gym and pool.

With a focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility, we strive everyday to strengthen our community based on our core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.  At the Y, core values are not just a way of thinking, they are an integral part of who we are.  When you join the Y, you are coming together with men, women and children from your community who are committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 

Throughout the year, a number of youth To learn more, call (309) 582-5101 or visit
www.mercercountyymca.org.

This par-72 layout provides a fun challenge to golfers of all skill levels. Hawthorn Ridge offers 4 sets of tees, ranging from 5,323 to 6,752 yards in length. In 18 holes you're sure to hit nearly every club in the bag, and have fun doing it.

Whether it's a morning cup of Joe, lunch at the turn or a post-round meal, the full-service snack bar has the goods to satisfy at reasonable prices. A friendly staff, variable menu and affordable pricing make Hawthorn Ridge a great choice for your next event! Each year Hawthorn Ridge serves a variety of groups - from charity events to tournament competition. goal is to deliver a top-notch experience to those we serve.

When you host your event at Hawthorn Ridge, golf course staff will help you do the following:

• Organize, market & promote your event
• Plan a menu of food & beverages to satisfy your clientele
• Adjust golf course setup to suit your clientele
• Provide a beverage cart for on-course service (groups of 50 or more)
• Provide The Mitchell Warwick Room, a picturesque dining area to suit your clientele

Completed in 2004, the newly renamed Mitchell Warwick Room offers efficient dining space in a picturesque setting. Nestled in the middle of the Hawthorn Ridge layout, the room seats up to 50 and doubles as the perfect location for your next meeting or event. For pricing & details, call (309) 582-5641 or email hawthornridgegc@frontier.com.

Located along State Highway 94 in Aledo, this nine hole course is Mercer County's oldest golf facility, opening in 1922. With fairways lined by many live oaks, ball placement is key on every shot. Oak View offers a picturesque clubhouse where you'll find a delicious menu, and a perfect spot for meetings, parties or receptions.

Oak View offers all the amenities of a country club, at affordable pricing. Enjoy delicious food and your favorite drinks in the clubhouse restaurant! You'll find a friendly staff ready to make your experience top-notch. The club offers a variety of leagues, from men's & women's to a Friday Night Mixed league. Throughout the year OVCC offers an array of fun golf events as well. To learn more call (309) 582-7916 or visit www.oakviewcountryclub.com.

Located just north of the Mercer County border in Rock Island County near Illinois City, Copper's Creek Outfitters offers fall & spring hunting for trophy turkey and whitetail. Copper's Creek Outfitters can provide guided hunts, lodging and more for those chasing big spurs, beards and trophy deer.

Copper's Creek features home cooked meals, lodging with two private beds per room with linens provided, laundry facilities on site, and more. This handicapped accessible location offers an outdoor practice range, an on-site walk-in cooler for hanging game, pre-hung stands, and up-to- date scouting and stand placement. Snag that trophy turkey or Whitetail on over 6,500 acres of prime rolling timber and farm land. For more information call (844) 441-2608, (563) 299-9663 or visit www.copperscreek.com.

Our goal is to immediately reduce pain and restore function. We understand that when you are hurting, you don't have time to wait. To ensure that the impact of injury and painful conditions on your quality of life is limited, we move quickly to ensure an appointment within 24 hours and the commencement of effective treatments.

Our Service Philosophy: We understand that when you are hurting, you don't have time to wait. To ensure that the impact of injury and painful conditions on your quality of life is limited, we move quickly to ensure an appointment within 24 hours and the commencement of effective treatments. Our goal is to immediately reduce pain and restore function. Whether you are suffering from automobile accident injuries to soft tissue damage, we are determined to give you the help you need to get your life back.

Conditions Regularly Treated

Whether you sprained your ankle playing basketball or are trying to get back to an active lifestyle after joint replacement surgery, we can help.

Among the conditions we treat regularly are:

• Soft tissue injuries
• post-operative orthopedics
• temporomandibular joint disorder
• back and neck pain
• general orthopedics
• occupational injuries
• repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel
• paralysis
• amputation
• arthritis and fibromyalgia
• neurological conditions and injuries
• whiplash
• sports injuries
• auto injuries
• osteoporosis
• oncology
• TMD

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Aledo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center strives for excellence in obtaining each resident's individual needs and goals to attain their highest level of independence. Our main objective is to provide excellent nursing care. We have a very dedicated and caring nursing staff to meet your needs. We also offer an exciting activity and social service department to provide for your social needs. We strongly encourage family involvement with our residents at any time.

Welcome! On behalf of the residents and staff of Aledo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, we would like to extend a very warm welcome to you and your loved one. The staff of Aledo Rehabilitation & Health Care Center strives for excellence in obtaining each resident's individual needs and goals to attain their highest level of independence.

Our main objective is to provide excellent nursing care. We have a very dedicated and caring nursing staff to meet your needs. We also offer an exciting activity and social service department to provide for your social needs. We strongly encourage family involvement with our residents at any time.

Thank you for the opportunity to care for you or your loved ones. If at any time you would like to offer suggestions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call at (309) 582-5376.
https://www.petersenhealthcare.net/aledo/

Brookstone of Aledo

Brookstone of Aledo offers fine senior living in our beautiful community. Our residents enjoy living life their way, while receiving assistance when they need it. We offer private apartments with private baths and kitchenettes, and we provide three home cooked meals daily, weekly laundry and housekeeping services and daily activities with weekly shopping and dining trips. Our staff is available 24/7 to assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming and medication assistance if needed.

Brookstone of Aledo offers fine senior living in our beautiful community. Our community is in a central location, only minutes from shopping, restaurants, and the Mercer County Hospital. Our residents enjoy living life their way, while receiving assistance when they need it. We offer private apartments with private baths and kitchenettes, and we provide three home cooked meals daily, weekly laundry and housekeeping services and daily activities with weekly shopping and dining trips. Our staff is available 24/7 to assist with bathing, dressing, and grooming and medication assistance if needed. Bring your own car and come and go as you please. We truly promote independent living. Come by and see us, we'd love to make you family! http://www.meridiansenior.com/community/aledo

Genesis Medical Center, Aledo a 22 bed critical access hospital is the only health center in the county and plays a vital role in providing local health care to a diverse population. It is our mission to provide quality, compassionate care to the community. We are fortunate to be a part of Genesis Health System, which assists us to perform at the highest levels of quality and safety.

Genesis Medical Center-Aledo is a 22-bed, critical access hospital located in Aledo, Ill., and has served the health care needs of Mercer County residents since 1950. Over the years, the hospital has added services to accommodate the evolving health care needs of the community. GMC-Aledo offers a wide range of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community health services delivered by highly- qualified health care professionals. Our employees take great pride in their work and treat every patient as our family and friends.

Genesis Health Group, Aledo (formerly Medical Associates Clinic) opened in 1997 and employs physicians and physician's assistants offering services in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Podiatry, Occupational Medicine and Women's Health. Our team of medical professionals provides comprehensive general health care, including physical examinations, treatment and monitoring of chronic and acute health problems, as well as injury treatment, for both adults and children. http://www.genesishealth.com/facilities/hospital/aledo/genesis-medical- center-aledo/

Mercer Manor is a 92-bed, skilled nursing facility adjacent to Genesis Medical Center, Aledo with a mission to ensure all aspects of residents' well-being are cared for to the highest standards in a professional and safe environment. Services include nursing and long term care, short term rehabilitation, wound care, a secured nursing unit, therapeutic recreation, dietary and dialysis services. Learn more at www.mercermanor.com.

The mission of the Mercer County Health Department is to ensure quality health care services by providing prevention, treatment, health education programs & clinics for the community. MCHD is the county center for health education and prevention. It conducts programs focused on minimizing the impact of emergencies & disasters on residents, businesses, and property; reducing the risk of loss of life and human suffering; and protecting the environment and infrastructure.

Since 1990, the Mercer County Health Department has provided a variety of health and safety programs. Current resources & programs include -

• Public Health Emergency Preparedness
• Mercer County Emergency Management Agency
• Medical Reserve Corps
• Environmental Health
• Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness
• Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
• Tobacco Prevention
• Breast Cancer Awareness
• Asthma Awareness
• WIC
• Healthy Mom/Healthy Baby
• Breastfeeding Peer Counselor
• Immunizations
• Communicable Disease
• Family Case Management
• Teen Pregnancy Prevention
• Dental Health/Mobile Dental Van
• Helping Hands Home Services.

The WIC program serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. Many programs, such as the Healthy Mom/Healthy Baby, funded by the March of Dimes focus on health prevention and education regarding chronic diseases and reducing the risk of diseases.

MCHD is unique in its operation of the Toothmobile, a certified kitchen, the Emergency Management Agency, and Home Services. The Toothmobile is a mobile dental van that visits school sites and provides preventative care such as exams and cleanings. The Health Department subcontracts the Emergency Management Agency for the county focusing on emergency planning, trainings, and exercises for the county and emergency responders. Helping Hands Home Services provides non-medical, in-home care to residents with many different care options including household chores, errands and personal care. For more information on any programs please call (309)582-3759 or http://www.mercercountyil.org/Departments/Health.aspx

Mercer County offers an array of restaurants, cafes and other establishments guaranteed to satisfy your appetite. Check out the details below.

You'll also find a charming variety of small-town shops across Mercer County. Check out the details below.

Mercer County offers an attractive real estate market featuring a variety of housing options for people across the life span. Individuals beginning their careers, families looking for large single family homes, downsizing retirees and more will find attractive housing.

Mercer County is a community of safe, friendly neighborhoods with attractively priced housing. Established, older neighborhoods with beautifully restored Victorians, farmhouses, or bungalows…..newer, up market areas with large lawns and attractive ranch and contemporary style homes.....or beautiful subdivisions where you can build the home of your dreams. Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it in Mercer County.

Attractive apartment complexes are also available for those just starting out or looking for less upkeep and more freedom to enjoy life.

For more information about living in Mercer County, contact one of our valued real estate members who can help find the right home for you –

www.century21.com

www.countrycrossroads.illinoisproperty.com

www.fordmaynard.net/realEstate

www.illinoisproperty.com

www.qciowarealty.com

www.ruhlhomes.com.

www.sharonesslinger.com

www.westernillinoisrealty.com

The median home value in Mercer County is $85,300 - which means you can afford a lot more home in Mercer County than in other communities in Western Illinois.