ACCOLADE PAXTON SENIOR LIVING

Accolade Paxton Senior Living is a licensed nursing care facility located at 450 Fulton Street in Paxton, Illinois, within Ford County. The facility operates with 75 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal insurance program. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Accolade Paxton Senior Living earned a 5-star rating in the health inspection category, indicating a strong performance record based on state inspection surveys and complaint investigations. The quality measure rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting above-average performance across clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and indicates lower reported staffing levels relative to comparable facilities nationwide. Staffing ratings are calculated using payroll-based journal data submitted to CMS and account for both registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing hours per resident per day. As a dually certified Medicare and Medicaid facility, Accolade Paxton Senior Living is authorized to receive payment from both federal programs. Medicare coverage for skilled nursing facility care is typically available for short-term rehabilitative stays following a qualifying hospital admission. Medicaid coverage generally applies to longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking information on coverage specifics are advised to consult directly with the facility or the relevant state and federal agencies. Private pay and other insurance arrangements may also be accepted, though confirmation should be sought from the facility's administrative staff. When compared to the national baseline of 3.0 overall stars, Accolade Paxton Senior Living performs above average in its composite rating. The 5-star health inspection score and 4-star quality measure score are notable relative to national norms. However, the 2-star staffing rating represents a meaningful area where the facility falls short of the national average. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile and to consider all available data points, including inspection reports and staffing details, when evaluating care options.