ARC AT HICKORY POINT
565 WEST MARION AVENUE, Forsyth, IL 62535
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How ARC AT HICKORY POINT Compares
ARC AT HICKORY POINT is a 64-bed for-profit nursing facility in Forsyth, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.5%) is above the Illinois average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 64 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.8% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (50% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.9% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (61% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.5% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (117% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.3% — 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 ARC AT HICKORY POINT
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ARC AT HICKORY POINT with other nursing homes in Forsyth.
How is ARC AT HICKORY POINT addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ARC AT HICKORY POINT keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.8% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ARC AT HICKORY POINT doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.9% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ARC AT HICKORY POINT maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 64 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ARC AT HICKORY POINT?
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 ARC AT HICKORY POINT?
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 Forsyth
Forsyth sits in Macon County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.9% 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+
- 20,807 (19.9%)
- Median age
- 41.1 years
- Median household income
- $53,725
- Median home value
- $103,100
Demographics for Macon County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Forsyth.
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