Jeff & Maureen Hart
May 2024
Loving atmosphere, top notch staff.
1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 56
- Medicare rating
- 5 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 56
- Inspections
- View history (15 citations)
- Respite Care
- Short-term stays from three days to two weeks
- Rehab Goal
- Therapy aimed at helping residents return home
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviews for Florence Nursing Home are sharply mixed, with several families praising the staff's warmth and dedication while others report serious concerns about low staffing, inconsistent care, and cleanliness. This split suggests experiences may vary significantly depending on timing, shift, or specific care needs.
The Good
- Staff described as loving and attentive by several families
- Positive long-term care experience over 1.5 years
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Meals tailored to individual diets by a nutritionist
The Bad
- Multiple reports of low staffing levels
- One report of therapy discontinued without replacement activity
- One report of infrequent bedding changes and dirty conditions
- One report of staff being inattentive to call requests
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Florence Nursing Home is a senior living community in Marengo, Illinois offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 13 reviews.
About Florence Nursing Home
Florence Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility in Marengo, Illinois, offering 24-hour skilled nursing services and individualized rehabilitative and restorative care to its residents. The facility's trained staff is dedicated to providing professional and friendly care in a comfortable environment designed to feel like home.
The community provides comprehensive medical care and therapeutic services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Residents receive home-cooked meals tailored to individualized diets created by a licensed nutritionist, and the staff works to assist residents in improving their functioning with the goal of helping them return home when possible.
Florence Nursing Home maintains an active social calendar with daily and weekly activities coordinated by an activities coordinator. Family members are welcomed to participate in planned events throughout the year.
The facility offers respite care services for families needing temporary placement for their loved ones, available for stays ranging from three days to two weeks. This program provides a solution for caregivers managing vacations, business trips, or other temporary needs.
Types of Care at Florence Nursing Home
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Florence Nursing Home
3.5overall · 13 ratings combined
3.5★ on Google (13)
Theresa Paris
Oct 2023
The staff is so awesome!!! Kathy & Katie always keep you posted & staff they make you feel so welcome
Mary Meredith
Jul 2023
Excellent care and attention to residents. Very homelike
Brandy Ballantine
Feb 2022
I love this nursing home! The staff is amazing and the things they do to help the residents on a daily basis is amazing! They truly care for everyone as if they were their own family. They go above and beyond for each individual needs and will take the best care of your loved ones every single day and night around the clock ❤️The Housekeeping, CNA’s, Nursing, maintenance, the kitchen, and administration all are working hard every single day for your loved ones! I would give this place 10 stars if I could!
Debbie Frye
Jul 2021
They don't have a zero so I had to give 1 star, all's we wanted to do is check into the place for my family member, called them 3 times left messages, got nothing so right there just shows not trustworthy
Government Inspection History
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 15 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 8, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 1, 2025
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 1, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 21, 2025
Apr 3, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard7 citations
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 18, 2024
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 18, 2024
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 18, 2024
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 18, 2024
Jan 2, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 15, 2024
May 17, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Florence Nursing Home offer?
Florence Nursing Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Florence Nursing Home located?
Florence Nursing Home is located at 546 East Grant Highway in Marengo, Illinois.
What do families say about Florence Nursing Home?
Reviews for Florence Nursing Home are sharply mixed, with several families praising the staff's warmth and dedication while others report serious concerns about low staffing, inconsistent care, and cleanliness. This split suggests experiences may vary significantly depending on timing, shift, or specific care needs.
How did Florence Nursing Home do on recent health and safety inspections?
Florence Nursing Home had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 15 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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