KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME

Knox County Nursing Home is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 800 North Market Street in Knoxville, Illinois 61448. The facility is licensed for 169 certified beds and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs. As a county government facility, it operates under public oversight distinct from for-profit and nonprofit ownership structures. CMS assigns Knox County Nursing Home an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting survey results from state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, which accounts for the reported levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes tracked over time. Each component contributes independently to the overall CMS assessment. Knox County Nursing Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and benefit period limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility criteria under Illinois state guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (309) 289-2338 to confirm current bed availability, payment policies, and any private pay arrangements. When compared against national benchmarks, Knox County Nursing Home performs notably above average in overall CMS rating, with a 5-star overall score versus the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection component, also rated at 5 stars, indicates a strong inspection record relative to peers nationwide. The staffing rating of 4 stars is above the national average, while the quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national mean. This combination of ratings positions Knox County Nursing Home among the higher-performing facilities in its category at the time of the most recent CMS data update. Ratings are subject to change as new inspection cycles and data submissions are processed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.