Knox County Nursing Home
Knoxville, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145697) · 169 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (309) 289-2338 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Knox County Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Knox County Nursing Home reports 3.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
Knox County Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Knox County Nursing Home is a government (Knox County)-owned nursing home in Knoxville, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since September 1991. The facility is licensed for 169 beds and reports an average of 104.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Knox County Nursing Home holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average overall rating of 2.55. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 4 stars, and Quality Measures 3 stars.
CMS-reported staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly 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?
Knox County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover at 34.0% and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 169 beds and reports an average of 104.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by Knox County government, and the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (5 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 309-289-2338 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 309-289-2338 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145697?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.