ACCOLADE HEALTHCARE OF PONTIAC

Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 300 West Lowell in Pontiac, Illinois 61764, in Livingston County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates with 97 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (815) 842-1181. The facility holds a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac received a 4-star health inspection rating, indicating a relatively favorable inspection record compared to state and national benchmarks. Its staffing rating is 2 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting lower reported staffing levels relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating stands at 3 stars, which is in line with the national average and reflects clinical outcome data reported for the resident population. Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal or state insurance coverage for long-term or post-acute care services. Individuals and families researching payment options should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm coverage eligibility, current availability, and any applicable private pay arrangements. When considered against national benchmarks, the facility's overall 4-star rating places it in a category above average. The 4-star health inspection component is a notable data point, as inspection results often reflect compliance with federal health and safety standards observed during on-site surveys. The 2-star staffing rating suggests that the facility's staffing levels may be a factor worth examining for those comparing options in the Pontiac area. The 3-star quality measure rating indicates performance consistent with the national midpoint across the clinical indicators CMS tracks, which include metrics related to resident health outcomes and care processes. Taken together, these data points offer a partial picture of facility performance as reported through the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare system.