MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER
901 SOUTH GRANT, Harvard, IL 60033
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER Compares
MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER is a 34-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Harvard, 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 high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.9%) is above the Illinois average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 34 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 46% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.0% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (72% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — about the same as the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.9% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (105% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.4% — 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 MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Harvard.
What keeps MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER'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 MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.0% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.9% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 46% occupancy across 34 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 MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER?
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 Harvard
Harvard 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 Harvard.
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