FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL
650 W TAYLOR ST, Vandalia, IL 62471
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL Compares
FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL is a 63-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Vandalia, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.4%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 63 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 47% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Vandalia, the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.7% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 9.4% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (207% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (82% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL with other nursing homes in Vandalia.
How is FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL addressing its quality measures 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 is FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.7% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.4% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 47% occupancy across 63 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 FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains FAYETTE COUNTY HOSPITAL's rating advantage in Vandalia?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Vandalia
Vandalia sits in Fayette County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% 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+
- 4,101 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 42.0 years
- Median household income
- $45,634
- Median home value
- $93,200
Demographics for Fayette County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Vandalia.
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