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Our Decatur, Illinois, nursing home lawyers have more than 60 years of combined experience helping families dealing with issues of nursing home abuse and neglect. Decatur, Illinois, is home to several nursing homes. When trying to determine which local nursing home to place a loved one in, where do you turn?
Our attorneys get frequent calls asking the same questions: What are the good nursing homes in my area? Has this nursing home ever been sued? As attorneys, we don’t vet every nursing home in Illinois, but we are familiar with some of the resources available to those seeking nursing home placement for themselves or loved ones.
When choosing the right nursing home, considerations often include staffing levels, friendliness of staff, activities available, cleanliness, food quality and proximity to relatives.
Decatur, Illinois, and the surrounding area have many nursing homes. Below is a list and their ratings according to U.S. News & World Report:
Symphony of Decatur*
2530 North Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526
Number of beds: 195
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 3 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: 3 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 5 out of 5 stars
Aperion Care Decatur*
2650 North Monroe Street, Decatur, IL 62526
Number of beds: 140
Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 1 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing:1 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 1 out of 5 stars
Heartland of Decatur*
444 West Harrison Street, Decatur, IL 62526
Number of beds: 117
Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 1 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: 4 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 4 out of 5 stars
McKinley Court*
500 West McKinley Avenue, Decatur, IL 62526
Number of beds: 150
Overall Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 4 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: 3 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 4 out of 5 stars
Decatur Manor Healthcare*
1016 West Pershing Road, Decatur, IL 62526
Number of beds: 303
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 4 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: not ranked
Quality Measures: 5 out of 5 stars
Decatur Rehabilitation & Health Care Center*
136 South Dipper Lane, Decatur, IL 62526
Number of beds: 58
Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 2 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: 3 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 1 out of 5 stars
Fair Havens Christian Home*
1790 South Fairview Avenue, Decatur, IL 62521
Number of beds: 154
Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 1 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: 3 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 5 out of 5 stars
Imboden Creek Living Center*
180 West Imboden, Decatur, IL 62521
Number of beds: 95
Overall Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
Health Inspections: 1 out of 5 stars
Nurse Staffing: 3 out of 5 stars
Quality Measures: 4 out of 5 stars
We suggest you use the above list as a strong starting point for your search. Keep in mind that a high ranking does not necessarily mean that your loved one will receive good care and a poor evaluation does not necessarily mean that your loved one is destined to be abused or neglected. Make sure you do your own due diligence before choosing where to place your loved one.
The following may also be beneficial in determining the right Decatur area nursing home for you or your loved one:
Tour the facility, checking for cleanliness and staffing levels.
Speak with the department heads of the nursing home, including the director of nursing and administrator.
Try the food.
Talk to staff about all of your questions and concerns.
If your loved one has been abused or neglected in a nursing home, it is important to find an attorney who is experienced handling cases in this area. Our attorneys take pride in helping victims of nursing home abuse and neglect recover the compensation they need and deserve so they can move forward with their lives. If you have any questions, call one of our attorneys today for a free consultation.