Generations at Applewood

Generations at Applewood is a skilled nursing facility located at 21020 Kostner Avenue in Matteson, Illinois (Cook County), ZIP code 60443. The facility operates 154 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. 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 assigned based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Generations at Applewood received a 2-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting a below-average inspection history relative to other nursing facilities nationwide. The staffing rating is also 2 stars, indicating staffing levels that are below the national norm when accounting for resident acuity and census size. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is the strongest component for this facility, placing it above the national average in the clinical quality indicators CMS uses to assess resident outcomes and care processes. Generations at Applewood accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (708) 747-1300 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements the facility may accommodate. When compared against national benchmarks, Generations at Applewood presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating and below-average scores in health inspections and staffing place it under the national standard in those categories. However, its 4-star quality measure rating indicates that certain tracked clinical outcomes and care metrics are above the national average. Prospective residents and their representatives may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing hour data, and individual quality measure breakdowns, to form a complete picture of this facility's performance relative to others in Cook County and Illinois.