ALLURE OF WALNUT

Allure of Walnut is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 308 South Second Street in Walnut, Illinois (ZIP code 61376), within Bureau County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and maintains a total of 62 certified beds. Allure of Walnut holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a 5-star rating in the health inspection category, reflecting a strong inspection record relative to state and national benchmarks. The quality measure rating stands at 4 stars, indicating performance above the national average across clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the number of nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides. Staffing ratings also incorporate data on staff turnover and weekend coverage. Allure of Walnut is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal or state insurance programs to cover the cost of skilled nursing and long-term care services. Individuals whose coverage does not include Medicare or Medicaid may inquire directly with the facility regarding private pay arrangements and other accepted payment methods. The facility can be reached by phone at (815) 379-2131. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Allure of Walnut presents a mixed profile. The overall 5-star rating and the 5-star health inspection rating both exceed the national average, as does the 4-star quality measure rating. However, the 2-star staffing rating is below the national average, which may be relevant to families or individuals conducting comparative research on nursing staff availability. The facility's overall rating places it in a favorable position relative to many skilled nursing facilities across the country, though the staffing component represents an area where performance does not align with the otherwise strong ratings in inspection and quality outcomes. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review each rating category individually when assessing whether a facility meets specific care needs and priorities.