Nursing Homes in St Elmo, Illinois
St Elmo has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 60 beds. The city average CMS rating is 1.0 stars, which is below Illinois's state average of 2.5 stars. 0 facilities earn a B grade or better and are recommended for family consideration.
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Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded A or B that meet our quality standards
City Average
-1.52 vs state
Total Beds
60
across 1 facility
High Risk Facilities
1
0 under CMS review
0 with abuse citations
Nurse Availability
26 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Well Staffed
0
exceed staffing threshold
0% of facility
Zero Fines
passed all inspections
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improved vs last year
0 declined
Top Rated in St Elmo
The Haven Of St. Elmo
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About Nursing Home Care in St Elmo
When it comes to nursing home care in St. Elmo, IL, families should be cautious. The standout is The Haven of St. Elmo, but it only holds a Grade D rating, which indicates serious concerns. Overall, the market here is limited and falls below the state average, making it a concerning option for families seeking quality care for their loved ones.
Unfortunately, there are no clearly recommended facilities in St. Elmo. Given the lack of strong options, families should consider exploring neighboring cities for better alternatives. In nearby towns, you might find facilities with better ratings and a stronger commitment to quality care. When looking around, make sure to prioritize facilities with clean records and sufficient staffing to ensure your loved one receives the attention they need.
Avoid The Haven of St. Elmo at all costs due to its Grade D rating, which indicates significant quality issues. Although it has a clean record with zero fines, the overall lack of staffing and poor performance should raise red flags. When visiting any facility, always trust your instincts—look for signs of engagement and positive interactions between staff and residents, which can be telling of the overall environment.
St Elmo at a Glance
Good News
- • 1 facility with clean records—no fines in 3 years
Be Aware
- • 1 facility has serious problems—check before visiting
- • 1 facility with critical staffing shortages
- • Some facilities have less nurse time than recommended
- • City average is below state average—research carefully
What's Changing
- → 1 facility stayed the same
- ★ Overall: St Elmo is stable
Questions St Elmo Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?
CMS recommends 0.75 hrs; St Elmo avg is 0.43 hrs (26 min)
Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?
1 of 1 St Elmo facility has zero fines
What were your most recent inspection findings?
Ask for specifics—1 local facility has serious deficiencies
What is your staff-to-resident ratio on weekends?
Weekend staffing often differs from weekday levels
Finding Quality Nursing Home Care in St Elmo, Illinois
St Elmo, Illinois's Fayette County seat, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing homes with approximately 60 beds. Families should research carefully—quality varies significantly from one facility to the next.
St Elmo vs. Illinois: A Concerning Gap
St Elmo nursing homes fall below the state average on key quality metrics. The city's average CMS rating of 1.00 stars trails Illinois's statewide average of 2.52 stars by nearly 1.5 stars—a significant gap that families should take seriously. The below-average performance is somewhat surprising for a major urban area, where competition and workforce availability typically drive higher quality.
Federal inspection data reveals 1 facility classified as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, complaints, or CMS enforcement actions. Only 0 of 1 facilities earn a B grade or better, meaning families should be prepared to look beyond the closest option to find quality care.
Understanding Our Trust Score System
The Trust Score is a 0-100 rating calculated from CMS's official nursing home database. The score combines five data categories:
- Health Inspection Results — Recent deficiencies, their severity, and patterns over time
- Staffing Levels — RN hours, total nursing hours, and weekend staffing
- Quality Measures — Clinical outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, and rehospitalizations
- Penalties — Fines, payment denials, and enforcement actions
- Complaints — Substantiated complaints and their severity
In St Elmo, 0 facilities score a B grade or better, indicating they meet quality benchmarks across these categories. We recommend families prioritize these facilities and carefully research any facility rated C or below before visiting.
Staffing: A Significant Concern in St Elmo
Staffing levels are among the most important predictors of nursing home quality. Research consistently shows that facilities with more nursing staff—especially registered nurses—have better outcomes for residents.
St Elmo facilities average 0.43 RN hours per resident day, which falls below the CMS-recommended threshold of 0.75 hours. The typical St Elmo resident receives approximately 26 minutes of RN attention daily—compared to the 45 minutes experts recommend.
0 St Elmo facilities exceed CMS staffing recommendations. Families prioritizing staffing should look for facilities with the "Top Staffing" badge and ask specifically about RN hours during facility visits.
Ownership: An All For-Profit Market
St Elmo has no non-profit nursing homes—all 1 facility with reported ownership data are for-profit operations. 1 of 1 facility is chain-owned, meaning these facilities are part of larger corporate systems rather than independently operated.
Research suggests non-profit facilities often have higher staffing levels and fewer deficiencies on average. The absence of non-profit options in St Elmo may be worth noting. Families seeking non-profit care should consider facilities in surrounding areas.
Ownership type alone does not guarantee quality. Several for-profit facilities in St Elmo perform well. Families should evaluate each facility individually using inspection data, staffing levels, and recent deficiency reports rather than ownership type alone.
Nearby Alternatives Worth Considering
St Elmo's below-average ratings mean families may benefit from expanding their search to nearby cities. The following Illinois cities offer multiple nursing home options:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in St Elmo, Illinois?
St Elmo has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with a total of 60 beds. The city average CMS rating is 1.0 stars, which is below Illinois's state average of 2.5 stars.
What are the best nursing homes in St Elmo?
Based on our Trust Score analysis of CMS inspection data, the top-rated nursing homes in St Elmo include:
- • The Haven Of St. Elmo — Grade D, 40/100 Trust Score
These facilities have strong inspection records and staffing levels.
Which St Elmo nursing homes should I avoid?
We flag 1 facility in St Elmo as high-risk based on patterns of serious deficiencies, substantial fines, or placement on CMS's Special Focus Facility list. These facilities are marked with warning indicators in our listings above.
We recommend avoiding facilities with: Grade D or F, recent "Immediate Jeopardy" citations (indicating serious harm or risk to residents), or those on CMS's Special Focus Facility list.
The Bottom Line on St Elmo Nursing Homes
St Elmo has below-average nursing home ratings. Research carefully and consider nearby cities. Focus your search on the 0 facilities graded A or B, particularly those with zero fines and strong staffing. Avoid the 1 high-risk facilities flagged in our analysis.