Heritage Square
Dixon, IL · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 14A357) · 27 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (815) 288-2251 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Square has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is also 5 stars.
Heritage Square reports total nurse staffing of about 6.85 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.0 RN hour per resident per day, and carries a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.6%.
Heritage Square has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Heritage Square is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Dixon, Illinois (Lee County), operated as a non-profit facility. It is certified for 27 beds and, per CMS Care Compare, has an average of 23.1 residents. Heritage Square was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on November 9, 1984, and its ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
CMS assigns Heritage Square an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, placing it above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Staffing 5 stars, and Quality Measures 1 star. This mix indicates strong inspection results and staffing levels alongside comparatively weaker quality-measure outcomes as measured by CMS.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 6.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.998 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for Heritage Square — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility designation is noted. No chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Square has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists Heritage Square's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 6.85 hours per resident per day, with 0.998 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover is reported at 32.6%; the CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Heritage Square.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Heritage Square is certified for 27 beds and has an average of 23.1 residents, according to CMS data.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit (other) entity; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Heritage Square was first approved for certification on November 9, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (4 stars), Health Inspection (5 stars), Staffing (5 stars), and Quality Measures (1 star), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8152882251 and 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 8152882251 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Heritage Square's current CMS ratings and history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/14A357?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.