Fairfield Memorial Hospital
Fairfield, IL · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 145552) · 30 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (618) 842-2611 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital reports total nurse staffing of 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 2.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.6%.
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Fairfield Memorial Hospital is a nonprofit nursing home in Fairfield, Illinois (Wayne County), certified for Medicare since March 26, 1986. It maintains 30 certified beds with an average daily census of 20.6 residents. The facility accepts Medicare, as recorded by CMS under its Medicare provider type.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fairfield Memorial Hospital holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 2.32 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility.
No CMS abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the available data, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted. There is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and no ownership change has been reported in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare, reflecting the vintage of the figures supplied above. Families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.77 hours per resident per day, including 2.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 29.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fairfield Memorial Hospital has 30 certified beds with an average of 20.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is classified as Non profit - Other; the data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 26, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 6188422611 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 6188422611 to arrange a visit and confirm details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145552?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.