ELMS, THE

The Elms is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 1212 Madelyn Avenue in Macomb, Illinois (ZIP code 61455). The facility is situated in McDonough County and maintains 98 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents, classifying it as a dual-certified facility under federal program guidelines. The Elms holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars for nursing homes across the United States. CMS assigns these ratings based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The Elms received 5 stars in the health inspection category, reflecting a recent inspection history that performed above the national benchmark. The staffing category also received a rating of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels and nurse-to-resident ratios that exceed national norms. The quality measure rating, which assesses clinical outcomes such as rehospitalization rates, medication management, and resident functional status, received a rating of 3 stars, which is in line with the national average. Together, these ratings contribute to the facility's overall standing within the CMS Five-Star rating system. The Elms accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for federal or joint federal-state health coverage programs. As a government-owned, county-operated facility, it operates under public administration rather than private or nonprofit management. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to verify current bed availability, payment policies, and admission requirements directly with the facility by contacting them at (309) 837-5482. When compared to national averages for skilled nursing facilities, The Elms performs above average in two of three CMS rating categories. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's overall rating of 5 stars reflects stronger-than-average performance in health inspections and staffing. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national norm, indicating clinical outcome metrics consistent with the broader nursing home population. The facility's government-county ownership type is less common nationally, where the majority of certified nursing homes operate under for-profit or nonprofit private ownership. This distinction may have implications for governance structure and funding, though CMS ratings are evaluated uniformly regardless of ownership type.