Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo
Nursing Home Facility
623 Hamacher Street, Waterloo, IL 62298
Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is a senior care community located in Waterloo, IL. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Waterloo area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (618) 939-3488.
With 144 beds, Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Waterloo average about 109 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 93% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. 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 July 2025 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 81%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.
The community is located in Monroe County, IL.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 8 problems at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - County
- Beds / units 144
- Occupancy 93%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
- Annual staff turnover 81%
- Last health inspection July 2025
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