La Salle County Nursing Home
Ottawa, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146116) · 79 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $146,063 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (815) 433-0476 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Salle County Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
La Salle County Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show La Salle County Nursing Home has 2 federal fines totaling $146,063.00, along with 2 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
La Salle County Nursing Home is a government (county-owned) nursing facility in Ottawa, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 2007. The facility is licensed for 79 beds and reports an average daily census of 67.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. This overall rating is composed of four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.53897 hours per resident per day, including 0.83070 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $146,063.00 for this facility, along with 2 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history, staffing details, and penalty documentation on Medicare Care Compare directly, as this profile reflects only the data fields provided as of the current CMS data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Salle County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.53897 hours per resident per day, with 0.83070 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 35.4%. CMS rates staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 2 fines totaling $146,063.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 79 beds and has an average daily census of 67.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is government-owned (La Salle County); no chain affiliation is indicated in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 1, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star rating.
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 (815) 433-0476 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (815) 433-0476 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full and current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146116?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.