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Iroquois County, Illinois · Nursing home

Iroquois Resident Home, the

4 of 5 overall from CMS

200 Fairman Avenue, Watseka, IL 60970

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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.

Iroquois Resident Home, the is a 35-bed nursing home in Watseka, Illinois (Iroquois County). CMS rates it 4 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 4.03 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
35
Residents per day (average)
33.4
Certified since
2003 (23 yrs)

Non profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid

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.

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 Iroquois Resident Home, the

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Reported nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident on weekends against 4.03 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  2. About 95.4% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
  3. What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices

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 24.0% 13.4% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.1% 6.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.9% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.8% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 32.7% 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 4.8% 3.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0% 90.3% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 25.6% 14.3% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.2% 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 1.4% 4.8% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 30.8% 20.6% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.6% 21.7% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.75 2.02 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.25 2.22 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeIllinoisU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 89.9% 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 84.0% 63.1% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Too few residents or stays to report 26.1% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Too few residents or stays to report 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 27 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
Jun 26, 2024102
May 4, 202333
Apr 22, 2022143

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 (27)

  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  5. 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 (Jul 31, 2024)

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  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)

  2. 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 (Jul 31, 2024)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  4. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2024)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2024)

  6. 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 22, 2024)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 9, 2024)

  8. 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 (Oct 25, 2023)

  9. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2023)

  10. 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 (May 26, 2023)

  11. 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 (May 26, 2023)

  12. 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 (May 16, 2022)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

  14. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

  15. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

  22. CPotential for minimal harm, widespread

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 16, 2022)

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 Iroquois Resident Home, the?

Iroquois Resident Home, the has an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 4, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Iroquois Resident Home, the have?

Iroquois Resident Home, the has 35 certified beds. It averages 33.4 residents per day, about 95.4% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Iroquois Resident Home, the?

The home reports 4.03 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.87 hours from registered nurses. The Illinois average is 3.45 hours and 0.72 hours from registered nurses.

Has Iroquois Resident Home, the been fined?

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

Does Iroquois Resident Home, the 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 146049. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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