nursing home in Joliet, IL
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County
421 Doris Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433 · (815) 727-8710
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County at a glance
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County is a 157-bed government nursing home in Joliet, Illinois (Will County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Illinois average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 31, 2025) found 11 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 35.7% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 157
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 1, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Will County
- CMS Certification Number
- 145892
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.71 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.86 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.13 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.29 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.7% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 4% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 11 | 12 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 5 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 70 | 143 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $111,013 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 157 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 146 | 95 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92.8% | 75% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.8% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 6.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 12.5% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 27.8% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.5% | 54.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.3% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 31.7% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 91.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 90.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 84.8% | 63.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 82.4% | 69.7% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 24 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected July 23, 2026 |
| March 6, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2026 |
| January 2, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 6, 2026 |
| August 23, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected September 24, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 24, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 24, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 24, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 24, 2025 |
| January 31, 2025 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 8, 2025 |
| February 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0803 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 15, 2024 |
| February 23, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| February 23, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| February 23, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 21, 2024 |
| February 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 15, 2024 |
| February 23, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| March 23, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 12, 2023 |
| March 23, 2023 Standard | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 12, 2023 |
| March 23, 2023 Standard | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0693 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2023 |
| March 23, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2023 |
| March 23, 2023 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2023 |
| March 23, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 12, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTY OF WILL Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 05/12/1966 |
| COUNTY OF WILL Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/12/1966 |
| MCDOWELL, MARGARET Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2025 |
| FELKINS, MICHELLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2017 |
| MCDOWELL, MARGARET Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County's rating?
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Illinois nursing homes is 2.5 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County and how do I contact it?
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County is at 421 Doris Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433. Phone: (815) 727-8710.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.