There are two nursing homes in Watseka, Illinois, which at least gives you a few options to choose from. The small number of nursing homes in this city received a city grade of C, which is not a strong grade at the city level. For comparison's sake, we also looked at the facilities in the nearby city of Chicago Heights. While we not raving about either city, we found the nursing homes in Watseka to be a better bet. Please continue reading to learn more about how this city's nursing homes performed in our category grades.
The nursing homes in Watseka received their highest score in the category of inspections. We awarded this place a grade of B- in this category, which isn't bad. We weigh several aspects of a nursing home's inspection report in determining our inspection ratings. One key factor is deficiencies. You should keep in mind that the severity of these deficiencies is usually more meaningful than the quantity of deficiencies, as some deficiencies can be relatively insignificant. The next best score we gave Watseka in any area was its nursing score, where it received a grade of B-. In the last two categories, Watseka received a grade of B- for its short-term care score and a grade of D in long-term care. In spite of an otherwise decent profile, a long-term care score in this range may be an issue for some prospective residents.