Serenity Estates of Lena
1010 South Logan Street, Lena, IL 61048 · (815) 369-4561
For profit - Limited Liability company · 101 certified beds
Serenity Estates of Lena has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 12 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 29, 2026 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.April 29, 2026 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.April 29, 2026 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.April 29, 2026 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 29, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.April 29, 2026 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 29, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 29, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.April 29, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.April 29, 2026 · F0790 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.April 29, 2026 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 29, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.April 29, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 25, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.February 9, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 18, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 11, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.September 30, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 27, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 1, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.January 26, 2024 · F0578 · 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 | 3.19 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.86 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 101 |
| Average residents per day | 50.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Stephenson Nursing Center Freeport · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Manor Court of Freeport Freeport · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Belvidere Health and Rehab Belvidere · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Sapphire at Northwoods Belvidere · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- The Sapphire at Maple Crest Belvidere · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Serenity Estates of Lena on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.