PRAIRIE CROSSING LVG & REHAB

Prairie Crossing LVG & Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 409 West Comanche Road in Shabbona, Illinois, within De Kalb County. The facility operates with 91 certified beds and is organized under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. It holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either federal program. Prairie Crossing LVG & Rehab holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a 4-star rating in health inspections, reflecting results from state surveys that assess compliance with federal care standards. The staffing rating stands at 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing and aide hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 stars, falling below the national average, and is derived from clinical data points that track outcomes such as hospital readmissions, physical function changes, and the use of certain medications. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility criteria and benefit period rules. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available for residents who meet Illinois income and asset requirements. Prospective residents or their representatives are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (815) 824-2194 to confirm current bed availability and to discuss specific payment arrangements or coverage questions. When compared against national benchmarks, Prairie Crossing LVG & Rehab presents a mixed profile across its CMS component ratings. Its overall 4-star rating and 4-star health inspection score both exceed the national average, suggesting performance above the midpoint in survey-based compliance measures. The staffing rating of 3 stars reflects a level consistent with the national norm. The quality measure rating of 2 stars indicates performance below the national average in this category, which may be relevant when considering facilities for residents with specific clinical needs. The facility is one of several nursing care providers serving De Kalb County and the broader north-central Illinois region.