ALLURE OF WALNUT
308 SOUTH SECOND STREET, Walnut, IL 61376
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 ALLURE OF WALNUT Compares
ALLURE OF WALNUT is a 62-bed for-profit nursing facility in Walnut, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (9.4%) is below the Illinois average of 25.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 62 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 65% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.7% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (46% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.1% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (55% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 9.4% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9% (64% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ALLURE OF WALNUT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ALLURE OF WALNUT with other nursing homes in Walnut.
What keeps ALLURE OF WALNUT's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help ALLURE OF WALNUT keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.7% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help ALLURE OF WALNUT keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.1% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is ALLURE OF WALNUT's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 65% occupancy across 62 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ALLURE OF WALNUT?
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 ALLURE OF WALNUT?
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 Walnut
Walnut sits in Bureau County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.0% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,231 (22.0%)
- Median age
- 44.2 years
- Median household income
- $55,549
- Median home value
- $103,900
Demographics for Bureau County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Walnut.
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