Illinois: How to Check Nursing Home Performance
There are a variety of ways to check on nursing homes in Illinois to check on their performance.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid instituted a new ratings system in Fall 2008 that allows consumers to compare nursing homes and check out their ratings. Check and see the ratio of registered nurses versus residents. Consumers can locate this information at under "Nursing Home Staffing".
Illinois Department of Public Health - The Illinois Department of Public Health has a very helpful site for reviewing nursing home information. Consumers can locate nursing homes in Illinois, nursing home owners, nursing home inspection reports, and even nursing home violators.
All nursing homes are required to post their annual inspection at the facility. Consumers also have the right to review the facility's past complaint and inspection reports. Do not hesitate to ask to review those documents.
If your loved one is already in a long-term care facility and is receiving poor care, file a complaint with the Illinois Department of Public Health at 535 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, Illinois 62761 or contact them via telephone at (217) 782-4977.
