SUNNY HILL NURSING HOME OF WILL COUNTY

Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 421 Doris Avenue in Joliet, Illinois (zip code 60433). The facility maintains 157 certified beds and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. As a county-operated institution, it falls under public ownership rather than private or nonprofit governance. The facility carries an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which represents the highest tier in the federal rating system administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This overall rating is derived from three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting survey findings from state inspectors regarding regulatory compliance and care standards. The staffing rating is 5 stars, the highest possible, indicating staffing levels that meet or exceed federal benchmarks when measured against the facility's resident population. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which is below the national average and reflects clinical outcome metrics such as rates of hospitalization, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health indicators. Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of residents depending on eligibility status. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may wish to confirm current bed availability and specific coverage details directly with the facility's admissions staff, as payment arrangements and program participation can change over time. The phone number on record is (815) 727-8710. Compared to the national average overall CMS rating of 3.0 stars, Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County performs above average in its composite score. The staffing component, rated at 5 stars, places this facility in the top tier nationally for that measure. The health inspection score of 4 stars is also above the national midpoint. However, the quality measure rating of 2 stars falls below the national average, indicating that certain clinical outcome indicators at this facility trail behind peer institutions nationally. Families and placement professionals reviewing this facility may find it useful to weigh each component rating individually, as the overall score reflects an aggregate that may not fully represent performance in any single domain. The facility's status as a county-operated institution is a relevant factor for those considering government-run alternatives to private nursing home care in Will County, Illinois.