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Joliet Terrace Nursing Center
Joliet Terrace Nursing Center, 2230 McDonough, Joliet, Illinois 60436
Joliet Terrace Nursing Center has an overall rating of much above average. It has 120 certified beds that participates in Medicaid only. It is not within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. It does have a resident council only. Joliet Terrace Nursing Center is located in Joliet, Illinois, which is a southwestern suburb to the City of Chicago located approximately 45.3 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. The ownership of Joliet Terrace Nursing Center is a for profit partnership.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The health inspection rating for Joliet Terrace Nursing Center is above average. The most recent health inspection was completed on June 8, 2018 resulting in 2 citations. The previous standard health inspection was done on May 19, 2017 resulting in 5 citations. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 6.2. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 5.8.
In addition to the regularly scheduled standard health inspections there can be complaint inspections. Between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018, there were a total of 5 such complaint inspections filed. The number of complaints in the past 3 years that resulted in a citation was 10 at Joliet Terrace Nursing Center. The number of times in the past three years a facility-reported issue resulted in a citation was one time.
The staffing rating for Joliet Terrace Nursing Center is below average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Joliet Terrace Nursing Center is 46 minutes. The Illinois average is 1 hour and 24 minutes. The national average is 1 hour and 34 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at Joliet Terrace Nursing Center is 19 minutes. Both the Illinois and national averages are significantly higher at 46 minutes and 41 minutes, respectively. There are no physical therapy staff hours per resident per day for Joliet Terrace Nursing Center. The registered nurse staffing rating for Joliet Terrace Nursing Center is average.
The quality of resident care at Joliet Terrace Nursing Center is much above average. 60.6% of Joliet Terrace Nursing Center’s short-stay residents received an antipsychotic medication. The Illinois average is considerably lower at 19% as is the national average at 15%. 1.8% of Joliet Terrace Nursing Center’s short-stay residents experienced one or more falls with major injury. The Illinois average is higher at 3.4%. 23.3% of Joliet Terrace Nursing Center’s short-stay residents had a worsened ability to move independently. The Illinois average is 16.9%, with the national average being 18.2%.
7.1% of Joliet Terrace Nursing Center’s long-stay residents reported moderate to severe pain. The Illinois average is 4.1%, with the national average being 5.8%. 100% of Joliet Terrace Nursing Center’s long-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average stands at 89.9% with the national average being 93.9%.
Joliet Terrace Nursing Center did not receive any nursing home fines in the last 3 years. It was noted that there was neither a federal fine nor an Illinois state fine during that 3-year period.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:120 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Above Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks |  | Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident |  | Below Average |
| RN Staffing | | Below Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care |  | Much Above Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | Joliet Terrace | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 9.5% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 92.3% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 70.7% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Joliet Terrace | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 1.4% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | Not Available% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 4.9% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 26.3% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 24.9% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 97.7% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 26.7% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 100.0% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 96.8% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 58.5% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:06/08/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:4
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
