IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY
550 RIDGEVIEW DRIVE, Mchenry, IL 60050
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How IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY Compares
IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY is a 84-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mchenry, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (5.6%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 84 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mchenry, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.4% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (40% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.6% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (81% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (26% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.2% — 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 IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY with other nursing homes in Mchenry.
What keeps IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.4% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.6% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 84 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains IGNITE MEDICAL MCHENRY's rating advantage in Mchenry?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Mchenry
Mchenry sits in McHenry County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Illinois as a whole (15.7% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 44,851 (14.6%)
- Median age
- 40.2 years
- Median household income
- $90,014
- Median home value
- $234,000
Demographics for McHenry County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mchenry.
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