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HomeIllinoisSunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County

Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County

421 Doris Avenue, Joliet, IL 604338157278710WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.4on Google(21 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
157
certified

How Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County Compares in Illinois

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
5/5
IL average
2.6/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
IL average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
5/5
IL average
2.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.71 hrs/day
IL average
3.44 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.86 hrs/day
IL average
0.71 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
35.7%
IL average
44.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Illinois average of 2.6/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Illinois average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.71 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.44.
Reported RN time is 0.86 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.71.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 23, 2024
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 31, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Illinois median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
Illinois median
Will County 65+
95,701
13.7% of county
County Population
696,774
Will County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Joliet, Illinois with 157 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
157
Avg Residents/Day
145.7
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Will
Last Inspection
Jan 31, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
60.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Jan 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 23, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Mar 23, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.13 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.72 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.86 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.71 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.29 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.04 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.7%
RN Turnover
4.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - County
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COUNTY OF WILL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%May 12, 1966
FELKINS, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2017
MCDOWELL, MARGARETOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2018
COUNTY OF WILLADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 12, 1966
MCDOWELL, MARGARETADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 24, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County
Joliet, ILCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Spring Creek
Joliet, IL2.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $19,135
Pearl of Joliet, the
Joliet, IL3.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $109,368
Joliet Living & Rehab Center
Joliet, IL3.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Parc Joliet
Joliet, IL3.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $25,830
Avantara Joliet
Joliet, IL3.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $33,535
Renwick Nursing and Rehab
Joliet, IL6.4 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $202,040
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County
Joliet, IL · Current facility
—5/54/55/5None recorded
Spring Creek
Joliet, IL
2.4 mi3/53/52/5$19,135
Pearl of Joliet, the
Joliet, IL
3.1 mi1/52/51/5$109,368
Joliet Living & Rehab Center
Joliet, IL
3.4 mi3/52/52/5None recorded
Parc Joliet
Joliet, IL
3.4 mi2/52/52/5$25,830
Avantara Joliet
Joliet, IL
3.7 mi2/53/51/5$33,535
Renwick Nursing and Rehab
Joliet, IL
6.4 mi1/51/51/5$202,040

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County?▾
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Illinois is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County had any health inspection violations?▾
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 31, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County?▾
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County provides 4.71 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.86 RN hours, 0.72 LPN hours, and 3.13 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.7%.
How many beds does Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County have?▾
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County has 157 certified beds with an average of 145.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is Government - County owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois, including 6 in Joliet. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County?▾
On Google Maps, Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 21 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.