Mercer Manor Rehabilitation
Aledo, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146138) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $137,996
Phone: (309) 435-0100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercer Manor Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Mercer Manor Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of about 2.94 hours per resident per day, including about 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
CMS records show Mercer Manor Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine totaling $137,996.00, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Mercer Manor Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Aledo, Mercer County, Illinois, operating under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 92 beds and reports an average daily census of 56.6 residents. It has been certified since December 2009.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mercer Manor Rehabilitation holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure rating of 5, and staffing rating of 2. The health inspection and staffing components pull down the overall score relative to the strong quality measures.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 2.93875 hours per resident per day, including 0.55828 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $137,996.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon and no Special Focus Status are noted in the supplied data.
Mercer Manor Rehabilitation is part of the Stern Consultants chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.5, meaning this facility's 4-star rating is notably above its chain's average. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; 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?
Mercer Manor Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
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 about 2.94 hours per resident per day, with 0.56 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 41.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $137,996.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 92 beds with an average daily census of 56.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Stern Consultants chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 2.5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 21, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measure, and staffing dimensions, each on a 1-to-5-star scale, which combine into the overall rating; here those are 4, 3, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (309) 435-0100 or 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 (309) 435-0100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146138?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.