HERITAGE SQUARE
620 NORTH OTTAWA AVENUE, Dixon, IL 61021
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How HERITAGE SQUARE Compares
HERITAGE SQUARE is a 27-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Dixon, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (10.6%) is above the Illinois average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 27 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Dixon, the local average is 3.5 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: 4.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (57% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 10.6% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (119% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask HERITAGE SQUARE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing HERITAGE SQUARE with other nursing homes in Dixon.
How is HERITAGE SQUARE 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 HERITAGE SQUARE 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 HERITAGE SQUARE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at HERITAGE SQUARE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains HERITAGE SQUARE's rating advantage in Dixon?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at HERITAGE SQUARE?
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 Dixon
Dixon sits in Lee County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.5% 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+
- 6,671 (19.5%)
- Median age
- 43.5 years
- Median household income
- $59,986
- Median home value
- $122,600
Demographics for Lee County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Dixon.
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