Randolph County Care Center
312 WEST BELMONT, Sparta, IL 62286
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Randolph County Care Center Compares
Randolph County Care Center is a 100-bed government-owned nursing facility in Sparta, 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 quality measures at 1 star. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (33.1%) is above the Illinois average of 21.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 55% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 33.1% — worse than the Illinois average of 21.7% (52% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (28% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Illinois averages across 666 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Randolph County Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Randolph County Care Center with other nursing homes in Sparta.
How is Randolph County Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Randolph County Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 33.1% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Randolph County Care Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.2% here versus 4.8% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Randolph County Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 55% occupancy across 100 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 Randolph County 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 Randolph County 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 Sparta
Sparta sits in Randolph County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.9% 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+
- 6,043 (18.9%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $55,319
- Median home value
- $110,900
Demographics for Randolph County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Sparta.
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