MILLER HEALTH CARE CENTER

Miller Health Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 1601 Butterfield Trail in Kankakee, Illinois 60901. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 160 certified beds, placing it among the larger skilled nursing facilities in Kankakee County. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component measures tracked by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting findings from state surveys conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which is at the national average and indicates a mid-range level of nurse and aide staffing hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, which is based on clinical outcome data reported for residents. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, meaning Miller Health Care Center's overall rating of 2 stars falls below the national average across all three component categories except staffing. Miller Health Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which is relevant for residents who rely on federal or state assistance to cover the cost of skilled nursing or long-term care services. As a dual-certified facility, it is subject to federal oversight and compliance requirements associated with participation in both programs. Individuals seeking information on private pay rates or other insurance acceptance should contact the facility directly at 815-936-6500. When compared to national benchmarks, Miller Health Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, while its health inspection and quality measure ratings of 2 stars each fall below that average. The overall 2-star rating indicates the facility scores lower than the majority of Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes in the United States. Prospective residents, family members, and referral coordinators are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data for additional detail on inspection findings, staffing hour calculations, and individual quality measures associated with this facility.