EVENGLOW LODGE

Evenglow Lodge is a long-term care facility located at 215 East Washington in Pontiac, Illinois, within Livingston County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Evenglow Lodge has a total of 48 certified beds, making it a smaller-scale nursing facility by national standards. Evenglow Lodge holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating draws from three component assessments conducted by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard state inspections and complaint investigations. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5 stars, which accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, based on clinical indicators such as resident mobility, medication management, and other care outcomes tracked over time. Evenglow Lodge is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to coverage limits and cost-sharing requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to residents who meet Illinois state eligibility criteria related to income and assets. Prospective residents or families should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify current payment options and availability. Compared to national benchmarks, Evenglow Lodge performs above average across all four CMS rating categories. The national overall average rating is 3.0 stars, and this facility's 5-star overall rating positions it among the higher-performing facilities in the CMS dataset. Its 4-star health inspection and staffing scores are above the national midpoint, and the 5-star quality measure score represents the top tier of performance in that category. With 48 certified beds, the facility is smaller than many nursing homes nationwide, which may influence staffing ratios and care dynamics. All CMS ratings are updated periodically and reflect data collected over defined reporting windows, so current conditions may vary from published figures.