PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON
1000 PALM, Mattoon, IL 61938
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How PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON Compares
PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON is a 178-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mattoon, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.1%) is above the Illinois average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 178 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 52% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mattoon, the local average is 1.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 48.8% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (124% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1% (133% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.2% — better than the Illinois average of 4.8% (55% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.6% — worse than the Illinois average of 25.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON with other nursing homes in Mattoon.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON addressing its health inspections 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 PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 48.8% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.1% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 52% occupancy across 178 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 PALM GARDEN OF MATTOON?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Mattoon
Mattoon sits in Coles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 8,710 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 36.6 years
- Median household income
- $46,411
- Median home value
- $105,100
Demographics for Coles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mattoon.
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