WHITEHALL OF DEERFIELD

Whitehall of Deerfield is a skilled nursing facility located at 300 Waukegan Road in Deerfield, Illinois (ZIP code 60015), in Lake County. The facility operates 190 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, corporate-owned entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Whitehall of Deerfield holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars out of 5, which is on par with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting the results of state inspections that assess compliance with federal care standards. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to the national norm. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, based on clinical data tracking resident outcomes and care processes such as falls, pressure ulcers, and medication management. Whitehall of Deerfield is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities typically applies to short-term rehabilitative stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility conditions and duration limits. Medicaid coverage may be available for longer-term care for residents who meet income and asset criteria established by the State of Illinois. Individuals seeking information about coverage eligibility are encouraged to consult with the facility's admissions staff or a benefits counselor directly. When compared to national benchmarks, Whitehall of Deerfield presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating aligns with the national average, suggesting a standard level of performance across composite measures. However, its individual component ratings offer additional context. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each place those dimensions above the national average, while the health inspection rating of 3 stars remains at the national average. Prospective residents and their families reviewing this facility alongside others in the Deerfield and greater Lake County area may find these individual component ratings useful for more granular comparisons. CMS updates its star rating data periodically, so the figures presented here reflect the most recent available data at the time of publication.