SHAWNEE SENIOR LIVING

Shawnee Senior Living is a long-term care facility located at 1901 13th Street in Herrin, Illinois, within Williamson County. The facility operates with 159 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, with 5 representing the highest performance. Shawnee Senior Living 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 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, a measure that accounts for the levels of nursing staff, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, relative to the resident population. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which is in line with the national average and reflects clinical outcome indicators such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital readmissions among residents. Shawnee Senior Living is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (618) 942-7391 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and the specific insurance plans accepted. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, Shawnee Senior Living's overall rating of 2 stars indicates performance below that benchmark. Both the health inspection and staffing ratings mirror this standing, each coming in at 2 stars. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is the one category where the facility aligns with the national average. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS and are intended to provide a standardized basis for comparing nursing facilities across the country. Individuals researching care options in the Herrin, Illinois area may use these ratings alongside other factors, such as in-person visits and discussions with facility staff, when evaluating long-term care options.