The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
SUNNY HILL NURSING HOME OF WILL COUNTY
JOLIET, IL · Medicare-certified · 157 beds
In good standing
Government-run
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County in Joliet has an overall 5-star rating, with strong staffing (5 stars and 4.71 hours per resident per day vs. the 4.1 federal benchmark) and no fines in the last 24 months. Its quality measures are weaker at 2 stars, while health inspections are 4 stars and recent cited issues included accident hazards/supervision, infection control, and food safety.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.7111 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.7111.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.86
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.72
- Nurse aides
- 3.13
- Weekend nursing
- 4.29
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 36%
Registered nurse turnover: 4%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.4%4.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.8%3.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%2.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
5.8%5.1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.9%6.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.2%13.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
22.6%12.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12%13.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
10.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.7%1.5%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30%28.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.3%3.3%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
65.9%93.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 145.7 residents on an average day (93% of 157 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.