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McLean County Nursing Home Rated Highly

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The McLean County Nursing Home has had a solid reputation for quality care for decades.

Even as McLean County government begins a debate on how to deal with its money-losing nursing home, the facility is gaining recognition as a good place for elders to live.

Resident safety, quality of care, and resident satisfaction are all part of a recent advanced accreditation.

The county said the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has given the McLean County home its highest 5-star rating for clinical outcomes and an overall 4-star rating.

Cindy Wegner, the facility’s administrator, said the designation reflects the county's commitment to make high-quality care available to all area citizens, including low-income ones who cannot afford other facilities.

The nursing home is losing $120,000 per month, according to County Board Chair John McIntyre. Low census numbers have been an issue.

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