With a population of 22,409 people, Mattoon, Illinois is a relatively small city. There are only 3 nursing homes in the city, which does not give you too many options. These facilities did not really stand out from a quality perspective either. The city was awarded a city grade of C, which is not one of our better scores at the city level. This score is below average by national standards. You can continue reading to learn more about how this city's nursing homes performed in our category grades.
It should also be noted that this city's inspection rating outpaced its overall grade. In fact, we awarded Mattoon a grade of B for its inspection grade, which is one of our better scores. Inspection ratings account for a host of factors included in a nursing home's inspection reports. One of the most important criteria we look at is the number and severity of deficiencies. Places with better scores in this area usually have few severe deficiencies. In addition, Mattoon earned a B for its. In the other categories we looked at, Mattoon received grades of C and D for our nursing and long-term care categories respectively. Despite otherwise respectable category grades, this city's poor long-term care rating could be a problem for many people.