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Nursing homes in Ford County, Illinois

Ford County, Illinois, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 257 certified beds.

25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 161 health deficiencies over three cycles, 62.6 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.

Fines in the period covered total $219K across 9 fines.

Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.

MeasureFord CountyIllinoisUS
Facilities466614690
Rated 1–2 stars overall25%52%41%
Median overall rating423
Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles)62.629.826.8
Median nurse hours per resident day3.53.33.7
Fines listed$219K$75M$457M

Facilities

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Gibson Community Hsp AnnexGibson City165551168.8$20K13 Mar 2024
Accolade Paxton Senior LivingPaxton754511520.0—8 Apr 2026
Accolade Hc of Paxton On PellsPaxton1063325753.8$139K15 Apr 2026
Goldwater Care Gibson Cityabuse iconGibson City6012178130.0$60K12 May 2026

Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.

Most-cited tags in the county

TagRequirementCitations
F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.17
F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.8
F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.8
F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.8
F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.7

Ownership

TypeFacilities
For profit3
Non profit1

Chains present: Accolade Healthcare (2), Goldwater Care (1).

Questions and answers

How many nursing homes are in Ford County, Illinois?

4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 257 certified beds.

Which nursing homes in Ford County have the highest CMS ratings?

Gibson Community Hsp Annex (5 stars), Accolade Paxton Senior Living (4 stars), Accolade Hc of Paxton On Pells (3 stars)

How do Ford County nursing homes compare with Illinois?

25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 62.6 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.