Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo
623 HAMACHER STREET, Waterloo, IL 62298
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo Compares
Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo is a 144-bed government-owned nursing facility in Waterloo, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (4 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (0.7%) is below the Illinois average of 4.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 144 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.4% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (52% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.7% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (85% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.8% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo with other nursing homes in Waterloo.
How is Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.4% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 144 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Accolade Healthcare of Waterloo?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Waterloo
Waterloo sits in Monroe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 6,126 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 42.3 years
- Median household income
- $89,648
- Median home value
- $220,600
Demographics for Monroe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Waterloo.
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