Worth Considering
2
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Peoria, Illinois
2 of 8 nursing homes in Peoria (25%) meet our strict criteria. The Illinois statewide average is 29%.
2 recommended · 1 caution · 5 avoid · data
City Average
2.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
907
across 8 facilities
High Risk Facilities
5
5 Grade F
$939,910 in combined fines
Zero Fines
4
/8
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 2?
The nursing home market in Peoria, Illinois, is adequate, with only 2 of the 8 facilities recommended for quality care. Families should be aware that while the top facility, Lutheran Hillside Village, has excellent ratings, 5 facilities carry a total of $939,910 in fines, indicating potential concerns.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 LUTHERAN HILLSIDE VILLAGE (90) — Lutheran Hillside Village shines with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. This non-profit facility focuses on community-oriented care, ensuring residents receive personalized attention in a welcoming environment, all while maintaining a Grade A status and zero fines.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 2 APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN SKYLINES (85) — Apostolic Christian Skylines boasts an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. As a non-profit, church-related facility, it prioritizes compassionate care and community engagement, making it a top choice for families seeking a supportive environment for their loved ones.
The other 6 Peoria facilities didn't qualify — 5 carry Grade D or F ratings and 4 have fines totaling $939K.
Recommended
Lutheran Hillside Village shines with a stellar CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 90/100. This non-profit facility focuses on community-oriented care, ensuring residents receive personalized attention in a welcoming environment, all while maintaining a Grade A status and zero fines.
Apostolic Christian Skylines boasts an excellent CMS 5★ rating and a solid Trust Score of 85/100. As a non-profit, church-related facility, it prioritizes compassionate care and community engagement, making it a top choice for families seeking a supportive environment for their loved ones.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Peoria Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 2.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 6?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 5 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 4 Have fines totaling $939,910
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Peoria Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Peoria's city average is 2.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
4 of 8 Peoria facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Peoria avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Peoria facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Peoria, IL are recommended?
2 of 8 nursing homes in Peoria (25%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Peoria "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Peoria?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.