EVENGLOW LODGE
215 EAST WASHINGTON, Pontiac, IL 61764
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
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How EVENGLOW LODGE Compares
EVENGLOW LODGE is a 48-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Pontiac, 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 (4.2%) is below the Illinois average of 25.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 48 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 54% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pontiac, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 12.5% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (43% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 4.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (37% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.0% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (79% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 4.2% — better than the Illinois average of 25.9% (84% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask EVENGLOW LODGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing EVENGLOW LODGE with other nursing homes in Pontiac.
What keeps EVENGLOW LODGE'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 EVENGLOW LODGE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 12.5% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is EVENGLOW LODGE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.2% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is EVENGLOW LODGE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 54% occupancy across 48 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 EVENGLOW LODGE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains EVENGLOW LODGE's rating advantage in Pontiac?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Pontiac
Pontiac sits in Livingston County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% 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+
- 6,940 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 41.6 years
- Median household income
- $58,676
- Median home value
- $114,000
Demographics for Livingston County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pontiac.
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