ARC AT BRADLEY

ARC at Bradley is a long-term care facility located at 650 North Kinzie Ave in Bradley, Illinois, within Kankakee County. The facility operates with 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories, using a scale of 1 to 5 stars. ARC at Bradley holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars. In the individual rating categories, the facility received 3 stars for health inspections, 1 star for staffing, and 2 stars for quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects the findings from on-site inspections conducted by state surveyors, including the number, scope, and severity of any deficiencies cited. The staffing rating is based on the reported hours of care provided per resident per day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating reflects clinical outcome data reported by the facility on a set of standardized measures. A rating of 1 star in any category indicates performance that falls in the lowest tier relative to other facilities nationally. ARC at Bradley accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term custodial care is available to residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria under Illinois state guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (815) 933-1666 to confirm current availability, accepted insurance plans, and any applicable private pay arrangements. When compared against national benchmarks, ARC at Bradley falls below the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, holding a 2-star overall rating. The facility's health inspection score of 3 stars aligns with the national average, suggesting inspection outcomes that are consistent with typical performance across the country. However, the staffing rating of 1 star indicates staffing levels reported below those seen at most facilities nationally, which may be a relevant consideration for those evaluating care options. The quality measure rating of 2 stars also falls below the national midpoint. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS as new inspection, staffing, and quality data are reported, and they represent a standardized basis for comparing facilities within a regional or national context.