Serenity Estates Of Lena
Lena, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146114) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (815) 369-4561 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Serenity Estates Of Lena has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
Serenity Estates Of Lena reports total nurse staffing of about 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Serenity Estates Of Lena has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Serenity Estates Of Lena is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Lena, Stephenson County, Illinois. It is certified for 92 beds and reports an average of 50.8 residents per day. The facility has been certified since July 2007 and is owned by a for-profit individual owner. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Serenity Estates Of Lena holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 1. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at 3.19, with RN hours per resident per day at 0.71. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the provided data.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there is no federal fines or payment-denial record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
Serenity Estates Of Lena is part of the Serenity Estates chain, which operates 5 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5, meaning this facility's overall rating (3) exceeds its chain's average. Families should verify current details directly with CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Serenity Estates Of Lena has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 1 out of 5; turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data shows no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 92 beds and reports an average of 50.8 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner and is part of the Serenity Estates chain, which has 5 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 2, 2007.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 4, 2, and 1 respectively.
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 8153694561 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 8153694561 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146114?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.