Knox County Nursing Home
Nursing Home Facility
800 North Market Street, Knoxville, IL 61448
Knox County Nursing Home is a senior care community located in Knoxville, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Knoxville area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (309) 289-2338.
With 169 beds, Knox County Nursing Home is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Knox County average about 119 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 62% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby.
Medicare rates this community 5 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Knox County average about 2.3 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2024 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.7 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.5 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 34%.
The community is located in Knox County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 7 problems at Knox County Nursing Home. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Knox County Nursing Home offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 169
- Occupancy 62%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.7
- Annual staff turnover 34%
- Last health inspection August 2024
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