Country Health
Gifford, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145708) · 89 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $150,053 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (217) 568-7362 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Country Health in Gifford, IL has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2 stars and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Country Health reports total nurse staffing of about 3.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.6%.
Country Health has 2 federal fines on record totaling $150,053.00, along with 3 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Country Health is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gifford, Champaign County, Illinois. The facility is certified for 89 beds and reports an average daily census of 85.2 residents. It has been certified since March 1992 and operates under non-profit (other) ownership. Country Health is part of the Heritage Operations Group chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 2.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Country Health holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.08 per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $150,053.00, along with 3 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for Country Health, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare for specifics. No Special Focus Facility status is indicated in this data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to this data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Country Health has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Country Health is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing turnover at 53.6% and a staffing star rating of 2.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $150,053.00 and 3 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Country Health is certified for 89 beds and has an average daily census of 85.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated under non-profit (other) ownership and is part of the Heritage Operations Group chain, which includes 9 facilities averaging 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Country Health has been certified since March 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Country Health scores 2, 2, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2175687362 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not include tour details; contact the facility at 2175687362 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145708?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.