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Mc Lean County, Illinois · Nursing home

McLean County Nursing Home

2 of 5 overall from CMS

901 North Main, Normal, IL 61761

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At a glance

Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.

McLean County Nursing Home is a 148-bed nursing home in Normal, Illinois (Mc Lean County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.07 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Illinois average of 3.45. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
148
Residents per day (average)
78.3
Certified since
1984 (42 yrs)

Government - County Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS abuse citation icon: Yes

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask McLean County Nursing Home

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Reported nurse staffing is 3.29 hours per resident on weekends against 4.07 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  2. About 52.9% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.67 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 0.72. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Illinois average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Illinois average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Illinois and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeIllinoisU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 29.9% 13.4% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.7% 6.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.0% 0.9% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.0% 54.2% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.1% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.3% 3.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6% 90.3% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 34.4% 14.3% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 22.7% 18.3% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 91.8% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.6% 4.8% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 28.1% 20.6% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.8% 21.7% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.65 2.02 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.01 2.22 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeIllinoisU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.1% 69.7% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0% 2.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.2% 63.1% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.0% 26.1% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.9% 13.9% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 29 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 4 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Aug 13, 202540
Aug 14, 202490
Aug 30, 2023161

Illinois homes averaged 12.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (29)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 29, 2025)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 3, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 30, 2025)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 17, 2025)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2024)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2024)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2024)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2024)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2024)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2024)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 5, 2024)

  9. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 27, 2024)

  10. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  11. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Illinois homes averaged 2.2 fines and $111,013 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Illinois

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for McLean County Nursing Home?

McLean County Nursing Home has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does McLean County Nursing Home have?

McLean County Nursing Home has 148 certified beds. It averages 78.3 residents per day, about 52.9% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at McLean County Nursing Home?

The home reports 4.07 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.67 hours from registered nurses. The Illinois average is 3.45 hours and 0.72 hours from registered nurses.

Has McLean County Nursing Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does McLean County Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 145494. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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