Knox County Nursing Home
800 North Market Street, Knoxville, IL 61448 · (309) 289-2338
Government - County · 169 certified beds
Knox County Nursing Home has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2024, found 2 citations (the Illinois average is 12.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 16, 2024 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.August 16, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 16, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 30, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.August 1, 2025 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.73 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.86 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.40 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 34% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 169 |
| Average residents per day | 104.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Allure of Lake Storey Galesburg · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Seminary Manor Galesburg · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- The Clayberg Cuba · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Allure of Knox County Galesburg · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Allure of Galesburg Galesburg · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Knox County Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.