THE TERRACE

The Terrace is a skilled nursing facility located at 1615 Sunset Avenue in Waukegan, Illinois, within Lake County. The facility operates with 115 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, corporate-owned operation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several dimensions. The Terrace holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 stars, reflecting the outcomes of state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating staffing levels and consistency that fall below the national average. The quality measure rating is also 2 stars, which is based on clinical data points related to resident health outcomes and care processes. These individual domain ratings contribute to the composite overall score. The Terrace accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term nursing facility care is available to eligible residents who meet income and asset criteria under Illinois state guidelines. Individuals and families researching payment options are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (847) 244-6700 or consult with a benefits counselor to clarify current coverage terms. When compared against national benchmarks, The Terrace presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national average, and the 3-star health inspection rating similarly reflects performance consistent with the broader national standard. However, the 2-star staffing and quality measure ratings indicate performance in those categories that is below the national norm. Staffing ratings incorporate data on registered nurse hours, total nursing hours, and staffing consistency, while quality measure ratings draw from clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and functional decline among residents. These data points are self-reported by facilities and verified through inspection processes. The Terrace serves as one of multiple skilled nursing options available to residents in the Waukegan area and Lake County region, and the CMS data presented here reflects the most recently available federal reporting period.