Goldwater Care Marseilles

Goldwater Care Marseilles is a long-term care facility located at 578 West Commercial Street in Marseilles, Illinois (ZIP 61341), within La Salle County. The facility operates 103 certified beds and is classified under government ownership, specifically as a hospital district. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Goldwater Care Marseilles holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard state survey inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is also 2 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides relative to the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, which is based on clinical data reported for conditions such as pressure ulcers, fall-related injuries, and hospitalizations among residents. Each of these component ratings contributes to the overall 2-star designation. Goldwater Care Marseilles accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid covers longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements under Illinois state guidelines. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (815) 795-5121 to confirm current bed availability and to discuss specific coverage and payment arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, the facility's overall 2-star rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars assigned by CMS. The health inspection and staffing component ratings, each at 2 stars, are similarly below average. The quality measure rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average for that category. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and represent a standardized framework for comparing nursing facilities across the country. The ratings are updated periodically as new inspection and staffing data become available, and they reflect conditions at the time of the most recent CMS data cycle.