Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center

Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center is a long-term care facility located at 1400 East Washington Street in Pittsfield, Illinois, within Pike County. The facility operates with 92 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid recipients. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, indicating performance above the national average in that category. However, both the staffing rating and the quality measure rating stand at 1 out of 5, placing the facility in the lowest tier nationally for each of those components. The staffing rating reflects data on the number of nursing staff hours per resident per day, while the quality measure rating is based on clinical outcome indicators for residents. In terms of payment options, Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who rely on federal and state insurance programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the administration directly at (217) 285-4491 to confirm current availability, specific covered services, and any applicable private pay or supplemental insurance arrangements. When considered against national benchmarks, Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile. Its health inspection score of 4 stars is notably above the national average, suggesting a favorable record in regulatory compliance and survey outcomes. However, the 1-star ratings in both staffing and quality measures represent significant areas of concern relative to national norms. The overall 2-star rating reflects this imbalance, placing the facility below the national average on the composite CMS scale. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Compare report for additional details on specific inspection findings, staffing hours, and individual quality indicators before making care decisions.