Arc at Kankakee

Arc at Kankakee is a long-term care facility located at 901 North Entrance Avenue in Kankakee, Illinois, 60901. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. Arc at Kankakee has a total of 51 certified beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the region. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Arc at Kankakee received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5, which is in line with the national average. Its staffing rating is 1 out of 5, which is notably below the national average and reflects the ratio of nursing staff hours to resident census as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating stands at 2 out of 5, also below the national average. These individual component ratings collectively contribute to the facility's overall 2-star rating. Arc at Kankakee is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payment. Medicare is a federal program that covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that may cover long-term care costs for individuals who meet financial and medical eligibility requirements in Illinois. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at 815-939-4506 to confirm current payment options and availability. When considered against national benchmarks, Arc at Kankakee presents a mixed profile. Its health inspection rating of 3 stars matches the national average, indicating inspection results that are consistent with typical performance across certified facilities in the United States. However, the staffing rating of 1 star and the quality measure rating of 2 stars both fall below the national norm, contributing to an overall rating that is below average. For those comparing facilities in Kankakee County, these CMS ratings can serve as one reference point alongside other factors such as location, services offered, and specific care needs. All CMS rating data is sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Nursing Home Care Compare database.