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Henderson County Ret Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise beautiful facility environment. Still worth an in-person visit.

604 Oakwood Drive, Stronghurst, IL 6148058 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
5.0/5

based on 3 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its beautiful environment and staff who prioritize resident independence. Since the reviews are limited in detail, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe daily interaction and ask specific questions about their activity calendar and staffing ratios.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.54hrs
72%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.69hrs
90%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
35%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

9

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
Henderson
5.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.2%
Better than Avg
Here
4.2%
US
15.5%
IL
21.8%
Henderson
14.8%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.5%
Better than Avg
Here
11.5%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
Henderson
28.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
IL
91.8%
Henderson
96.5%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
5.3%
IL
6.6%
Henderson
6.8%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.3%
US
19.4%
IL
21.1%
Henderson
22.4%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility59.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
59.5%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
Henderson
84.3%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
Henderson
1.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies
Well below state avg (12.0)
Clean record — no deficiencies

Henderson County Retirement Center has 19 deficiencies across three surveys, all corrected by the facility. The most recurring issues involve emergency preparedness, fire safety systems, and medication management. Problems with emergency planning and fire safety equipment have persisted across multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing challenges in these operational areas that families should discuss during visits.

Apr 2, 2025Routine
4
0026Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

May 10, 2024Routine
6
0881Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

May 4, 2023Routine
9
0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0913Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Henderson County Ret Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Reed, MaryOfficer / DirectorLybarger-Adams, ValerieW-2 Managing EmployeeDoran, DianaOfficer / DirectorLeake, CindyOfficer / DirectorOlson, JayneOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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