PRAIRIEVIEW LUTHERAN HOME

Prairieview Lutheran Home is a long-term care facility located at 403 North Fourth Street in Danforth, Illinois (ZIP: 60930), in Iroquois County. The facility is classified as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It operates with 90 certified beds and can be reached by phone at (815) 269-2970. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Prairieview Lutheran Home holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's individual domain ratings vary across the three components. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average, indicating a greater number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections compared to typical facilities. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting staffing levels that exceed national norms for both registered nurses and total nursing staff hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that surpasses most facilities nationally. Prairieview Lutheran Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility criteria and benefit period limitations. Medicaid coverage for long-term custodial care is available to residents who meet the financial and clinical eligibility requirements established by the state of Illinois. Individuals and families seeking information about private pay options or other insurance arrangements should contact the facility directly. When viewed against national benchmarks, Prairieview Lutheran Home presents a mixed but generally above-average profile. Its overall 4-star rating positions it above the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing and quality measure components both reach the maximum rating of 5 stars, suggesting strong performance in those areas relative to peers. The health inspection rating of 2 stars, however, is below the national norm and may warrant further review by those researching care options. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to consult the CMS Care Compare website for the most current inspection reports and additional details about deficiencies recorded during health surveys.