AVENUES AT LITCHFIELD

Avenues at Litchfield is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 1024 East Tyler in Litchfield, Illinois 62056, within Montgomery County. The facility operates 65 certified beds and is classified as a Medicaid-participating provider. It can be reached by phone at (217) 324-3842. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Avenues at Litchfield holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating stands at 5 out of 5 stars, representing the highest available rating in that category and reflecting a strong record in recent state inspection cycles. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and indicates lower reported staffing levels relative to other certified facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the national average and reflects clinical outcome data reported for the resident population. Avenues at Litchfield participates in the Medicaid program, making it accessible to residents who meet eligibility requirements for that public benefit. Prospective residents and their families should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify coverage details, available payment arrangements, and any applicable out-of-pocket costs. Medicare participation status should also be confirmed directly with the facility, as coverage criteria and service availability can affect individual eligibility. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0, Avenues at Litchfield's overall rating of 4 stars positions it above the midpoint of the national distribution. The health inspection component at 5 stars is notably strong relative to national benchmarks, while the staffing component at 1 star represents an area where the facility trails the national average considerably. The quality measure rating of 4 stars reflects above-average performance on standardized clinical indicators collected and published by CMS. These ratings are updated periodically by CMS as new inspection, staffing, and quality data become available, and current figures should be verified through the CMS Care Compare database for the most recent information.