Accolade Paxton Senior Living
Paxton, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145449) · 75 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (217) 379-2116 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accolade Paxton Senior Living has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 1 star for staffing.
Accolade Paxton Senior Living reports 3.48 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, a 48.4% nursing staff turnover rate, and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Accolade Paxton Senior Living has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and it does not currently carry CMS's abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
Accolade Paxton Senior Living is a 75-bed Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Paxton, Ford County, Illinois, with an average of 66.3 residents. It is operated under a for-profit limited liability company structure and has been certified since August 1982. The facility is part of the Accolade Healthcare chain, which includes 6 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Accolade Paxton Senior Living holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: 5 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing. This staffing rating reflects a total nurse staffing level of 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 48.4%.
On the penalty front, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should note the low staffing star rating alongside the elevated overall and health inspection ratings, and are encouraged to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, with 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is 48.4%, corresponding to a 1-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 75 beds and has an average of 66.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Accolade Healthcare chain, which has 6 facilities nationally averaging a 2.5-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 5, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2173792116 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2173792116 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145449?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.