Heritage Health - Gillespie was constructed in 1970. At the time, the skilled facility housed 98 residents. Additions in 1994 and 1998 increased residency to 118.

Operated by Heritage Operations Group, which runs 38 communities in our directory.

Gillespie Health & Rehab Ctr is licensed for 100 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Macoupin County average about 90 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 71% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Macoupin County average about 2.2 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 2 stars for staffing against 4 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 9 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 13%.

The community is located in Macoupin County, IL.

Medicare five-star ratings

Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
Staffing ★★★★★ 2/5
Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Gillespie Health & Rehab Ctr offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

Organization type for-profit corporation
Beds / units 100
Occupancy 71%
Nursing hours per resident/day 2.9
Annual staff turnover 13%
Last health inspection April 2025