Knox County Nursing Home is a nursing home community in Knoxville, IL.
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Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, IL
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800 North Market Street, Knoxville, IL 61448
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
Residents and families frequently describe staff as caring and responsive.
Many reviews praise staff for being professional, courteous, and attentive to residents and families. Several also describe help with changes in health and consistent support during the stay. A few reviews contrast that by describing problems like short staffing, a lack of individual time, and feeling not helped in specific moments.
Dining is an area where residents either rave or complain.
Some reviewers say the food is excellent and that they never heard complaints. Others report the food makes their loved one sick and describe meals as unpleasant. The community also provides meals tailored for dietary needs like diabetes diets and special dietary restrictions, which may be part of the reason dining comes up so often.
Residents and visitors often mention activities and outings.
Reviews frequently point to community-sponsored activities, scheduled daily activities, and resident participation. Several residents describe enjoying visiting for the activities, and one reviewer mentions helping with a courtyard cleanup as part of community involvement. There are also comments about outings and visitors providing entertainment, though one review adds that staffing limits individual time.
Some reviews say staffing levels limit day-to-day attention.
While many reviews praise care, a recurring concern is staffing levels. One review describes being short staffed with terrible care, another mentions CNA fatigue, and a third says the staff-to-resident ratio reduces the amount of individual time. Together, these comments suggest attention can vary depending on staffing and circumstances.
Multiple reviews mention room comfort and facility updates.
Some reviewers highlight private rooms and describe the facility as nicely decorated, with rooms that feel well sized. Others specifically mention a recent remodeling. One review also raises comfort concerns, describing a room that stayed cold regardless of thermostat settings.
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169 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation to doctors appointments
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system 24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions Diabetes diet Special dietary restrictions Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services Fitness programs
Planned day trips Resident-run activities Scheduled daily activitiesKnox County Nursing Home is located at 800 North Market Street, Knoxville, IL 61448 in Knox County, Illinois
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