Scott County Nursing Center
RURAL ROUTE 2, Winchester, IL 62694
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How Scott County Nursing Center Compares
Scott County Nursing Center is a 49-bed government-owned nursing facility in Winchester, Illinois. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (12.2%) is above the Illinois average of 4.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 49 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Illinois average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — better than the Illinois average of 21.7% (37% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.5% — better than the Illinois average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.2% — worse than the Illinois average of 4.8% (153% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.3% — better 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 Scott County Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Scott County Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Winchester.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Scott County Nursing Center, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Scott County Nursing 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 practices help Scott County Nursing Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 21.7% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Scott County Nursing Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.5% here versus 3.1% across Illinois. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Scott County Nursing Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 49 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Scott County Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Winchester
Winchester sits in Scott County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.8% 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+
- 1,036 (20.8%)
- Median age
- 45.0 years
- Median household income
- $59,352
- Median home value
- $91,800
Demographics for Scott County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Winchester.
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