FIRESIDE HOUSE OF CENTRALIA

Fireside House of Centralia is a long-term care facility located at 1030 Martin Luther King Blvd in Centralia, Illinois (ZIP code 62801), situated in Marion County. The facility operates with 98 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 stars across multiple domains. Fireside House of Centralia holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, also below the national average, reflecting findings from on-site state inspections that assess compliance with federal health and safety standards. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which is on par with the national average and represents the levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, indicating that clinical outcome measures for residents at this facility are below the national average on the metrics CMS uses to assess resident health and functional status. Fireside House of Centralia is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing home care is available to residents who meet Illinois state income and asset eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (618) 532-1833 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and accepted insurance plans. When compared to national benchmarks, Fireside House of Centralia presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars, as do its health inspection and quality measure ratings. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. These CMS ratings are based on data reported to and collected by CMS, including inspection records, staffing payroll data, and resident assessment information. Ratings are updated periodically and reflect conditions during the applicable reporting periods. Individuals researching nursing facility options in the Centralia, Illinois area may use these ratings alongside other resources, including direct facility visits and consultation with local ombudsman programs, to form a more complete picture of any facility under consideration.