COUNTRY HEALTH
2304 C R 3000 N, Gifford, IL 61847
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How COUNTRY HEALTH Compares
COUNTRY HEALTH is a 89-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Gifford, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (2.4%) is below the Illinois average of 4.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 89 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.7% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (42% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (49% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.7% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9% (28% lower).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask COUNTRY HEALTH
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing COUNTRY HEALTH with other nursing homes in Gifford.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for COUNTRY HEALTH, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is COUNTRY HEALTH addressing its health inspections 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 COUNTRY HEALTH keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.7% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help COUNTRY HEALTH keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.4% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does COUNTRY HEALTH maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 89 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at COUNTRY HEALTH?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Gifford
Gifford sits in Champaign County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.8% of the population — a lower 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+
- 26,858 (12.8%)
- Median age
- 30.4 years
- Median household income
- $53,936
- Median home value
- $166,600
Demographics for Champaign County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gifford.
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