LACON REHAB AND NURSING

Lacon Rehab and Nursing is a long-term care facility located at 401 9th Street in Lacon, Illinois, within Marshall County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 93 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Lacon Rehab and Nursing received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, indicating results that rank among the lower tier compared to other facilities nationally. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and reflects the level of nursing and care staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, pressure ulcers, and functional assessments among residents. Lacon Rehab and Nursing is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under Illinois state guidelines. Families and individuals seeking placement are encouraged to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current availability and coverage specifics. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Lacon Rehab and Nursing presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating is below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by the low health inspection score of 1 star. However, its quality measure rating of 5 stars stands out as a notable data point, suggesting strong performance on the clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. Individuals reviewing this facility as part of a care search should weigh each component rating in the context of their specific priorities and needs, and may wish to review the full CMS inspection reports available through the federal Nursing Home Care Compare database for additional detail.