The Elms
Nursing Home & Nursing Care · Macomb, IL
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The Elms

Nursing Home & Nursing Care · Macomb, IL
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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The Elms accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Elms

The Elms is a nursing home in Macomb, IL, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Promoting a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for during their stay. Residents also experience a maintenance-free lifestyle with 24-hour care, housekeeping, laundry, and nutritious meals. The community also strives to help residents live to their potential through personalized care plans.

Holiday celebrations, music therapy, and games provide residents with more opportunities to learn and gain meaningful experiences. With paved walking paths and spacious gathering areas, residents can rest and move around comfortably. McDonough District Hospital and bus stops are also located nearby, providing residents with convenient access to healthcare and other needs. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Illinois, especially with its commitment to improving older adults’ well-being.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 98.4% Above IL avg. ▲ 98.4% Above IL avg.IL average: 2.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 80.1% Above IL avg. ▲ 80.1% Above IL avg.IL average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 133.9% Above IL avg. ▲ 133.9% Above IL avg.IL average: 2.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 6.6% Above IL avg. ▲ 6.6% Above IL avg.IL average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Illinois state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 24th out of 172 homes in Illinois for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 35m per day
Rank #24 / 172Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 24th out of 172 homes in Illinois. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Illinois average, with a ranking across 172 Illinois facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Illinois avg (3h 6m per day)
vs Illinois avg
+48%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +69% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 8m per day ▲ 58% State avg: 43m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 32m per day ▼ 17% State avg: 39m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 3h 21m per day ▲ 58% State avg: 2h 7m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 4h 25m per day ▲ 42% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 5m per day ▲ 69% State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 46m per day ▲ 38% State avg: 33m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Similar occupancy to the Illinois average: 69.3%
Occupancy rate
69.1% Rank #124 / 204Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 204 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 204. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
47 days
Bed community size
98-bed community Rank #129 / 426Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 129th out of 426 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Illinois facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 10 / 100 Rank #595 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 595th out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 217
Employees 88
Contractors 129
Staff to resident ratio 2.93 : 1
63% more staff per resident than Illinois average
Illinois average ratio: 1.80 : 1 Illinois average ratio: 1.80 : 1See full Illinois ranking
Avg staff/day 49
Average shift 7.4 hours
0% compared with Illinois average
Illinois average: 7.6 hours Illinois average shift: 7.6 hoursSee full Illinois ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 33,252

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 33 total: 15 full-time employees and 18 contractors. 33
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 21 total: 8 full-time employees and 13 contractors. 21
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 123 total: 55 full-time employees and 68 contractors. 123
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

11.9%

3,968 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 68 Registered Nurse: 18 Other Physician: 14 Licensed Practical Nurse: 13 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Feeding Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant556812319,53992100%7.6
Registered Nurse1518335,98592100%7.9
Licensed Practical Nurse813213,14592100%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist0335146672%5.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0225006672%4.5
Administrator1014725964%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014725863%8.1
Dietitian1014645863%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014485762%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0444386368%5
Dental Services Staff1014285560%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff3033565560%6.5
Nurse Practitioner2021802325%7.8
Other Physician014141744953%2.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114267%7
Physical Therapy Aide011341112%3
Occupational Therapy Aide011321415%2.3
Feeding Assistant0111233%4
Qualified Social Worker0221133%3.7
Medical Director011778%1
123 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
33 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
21 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 72%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 64%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 63%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 62%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 60%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 60%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 25%
14 Other Physician
% of Days 53%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 7%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 12%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 15%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days 3%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 8%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.6
51% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 25.8
39% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.6%
46% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 25.6%
39% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.2%
35% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 21.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.2%
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.2%
40% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 7.0%
288% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 18.5%
184% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.8%
57% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.7%
In line with Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
9% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 90.4%
32% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 79.4%
26% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 63.0%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

32% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 29 days

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 74
Medicare
12
16.2% of residents
Medicaid
42
56.8% of residents
Private pay or other
20
27% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 11/2023.

Government
Operated by federal authorities.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$7.0K
Government Operated by federal authorities.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.0M Rank #126 / 171Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 171 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Illinois average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$7.0K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.1M
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #103 / 171Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 103rd out of 171 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.0M 67% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #46 / 171Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 46th out of 171 homes in Illinois. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Illinois average. Well-run Illinois facilities typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Illinois that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$9.0M

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: Single-story

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

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Rehabilitative Support

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Beauty Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Transportation Services

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (42% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
280 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 32%
Private pay 42%
Medicaid 26%
Discharges
279 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 21%
Private pay 39%
Medicaid 40%

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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Macomb's city center to The Elms's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Illinois

The Elms is located in Macomb, Illinois.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Illinois.

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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about The Elms

Is The Elms in a walkable area?

The Elms has a walk score of 10. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Elms?

The Elms's occupancy is 69.1%.

Is The Elms a government-operated facility?

The Elms is a government-operated nursing facility.

Are there photos of The Elms?

Yes — there are 7 photos of The Elms in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of The Elms?

The Elms is located at 1212 Madelyn Ave, Macomb, IL 61455.

What is the phone number of The Elms?

(309) 837-5482 will put you in contact with the team at The Elms.

Is The Elms Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — The Elms is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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