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Lexington of LaGrange
Lexington of LaGrange, 4735 Willow Springs Road, LaGrange, Illinois 60525
Lexington of LaGrange has an overall rating of much above average. It has 120 certified beds and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. The ownership of Lexington of LaGrange is a for-profit corporation. The facility is not in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Lexington of LaGrange has a resident council only. Lexington of LaGrange is located in the Chicago’s suburb of LaGrange, Illinois which is a western suburb to Chicago’s city limits.
The health inspection rating for Lexington of LaGrange is above average. The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. One such health inspection full report was filed on May 20, 2016 for Lexington of LaGrange. The total number of health deficiencies identified in that inspection were seven. Four were for quality care, one was for resident rights, one was for nutrition and dietary and one was for environmental. The average number of health deficiencies in Illinois is 7.8. The average number of health deficiencies in the U.S. is 7.2.
The staffing rating for Lexington of LaGrange is above average. The registered nurse staffing rating is much above average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at Lexington of LaGrange is 2 hour and 15 minutes. This is substantially higher than the Illinois average of 1 hour and 34 minutes and the national average of 1 hour and 41 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at Lexington of LaGrange is 1 hour and 27 minutes. The Illinois average is 57 minutes. The national average is 50 minutes. The LPN/LVN hours per resident per day at Lexington of LaGrange is 47 minutes. The Illinois average is 37 minutes whereas the national average is 51 minutes. The CNA hours per resident per day at Lexington of LaGrange is 2 hours and 25 minutes. The physical therapy staff hours per resident per day at Lexington of LaGrange is 12 minutes. This is double the Illinois and national averages which are both 6 minutes.
The quality measures rating for Lexington of LaGrange is much above average. 51.6% of Lexington of LaGrange’s short-stay residents made improvements in function compared to 60.2% for the Illinois average and 63.3% which is the national average. 23% of Lexington of LaGrange’s short-stay residents were re-hospitalized after a nursing home admission. The Illinois average is 24.3%. 7.8% of Lexington of LaGrange’s short-stay residents had an outpatient emergency department visit. This percentage was lower than both the Illinois and national averages in this category which were 12.3% and 12.1%, respectively. 57.1% of Lexington of LaGrange’s short-stay residents were successfully discharged to the community. That percentage was higher than both the Illinois and national averages.
There were no Lexington of LaGrange’s long-stay residents who experienced one or more falls with major injury. The Illinois average is 3.4% of its residents whereas the national average is 3.3% in this category. 6.3% Lexington of LaGrange’s long-stay high-risk residents developed pressure ulcers. This percentage was higher than both the Illinois average and the U.S. averages which were 6.2% and 5.7%, respectively. 7% of Lexington of LaGrange’s long-stay residents had a worsened ability to move independently. This percentage was much lower than the Illinois average of 17.5% of residents and 18.2% of U.S. residents in this category. 6.5% of Lexington of LaGrange’s long-stay residents had increased need for help with daily activities. This percentage was much lower than the Illinois average of 15.4% and the U.S. average of 15.3%. 97.6% of Lexington of LaGrange’s long-stay residents were assessed and given the appropriate influenza vaccine. The Illinois average is 92.8% and the national average is 94.5%.
Lexington of LaGrange has not received any federal fines in the last 3 years. It is possible that Illinois may have imposed a penalty under state law, but none are listed. To search for the Illinois state penalties, there is a separate website that would allow for an independent viewing of any such fines.
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:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Much 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 |  | Above Average |
| RN Staffing | | Much Above 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 | Lexington Of Lagrange | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 1.9% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 92.0% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 92.1% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 1.7% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | Lexington Of Lagrange | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 3.4% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 10.0% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 55.4% | 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. | 2.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 12.3% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 1.3% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 6.8% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 12.3% | 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. | 96.6% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 11.5% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:04/04/2019
Total number of health deficiencies:5
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
