Westminster Place
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5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Evanston's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $7,790–$10,410/mo
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Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County
421 Doris Avenue, Joliet, IL 60433 · Will County
87
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (145 of 157 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Joliet's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Joliet, IL, with 157 certified beds and an average of about 145 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.71 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.86 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.71 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Joliet for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 157
- Avg. residents/day
- 145
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 145892
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,790–$10,410/mo (median $8,830) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Chicago prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.71
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.86
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-01-31
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (25 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-01-02Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
2025-08-23Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-01-31Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-01-31Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-01-31Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
2025-01-31Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2025-01-31Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Library
Location
421 Doris Avenue, Joliet, IL
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County
How much does Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County cost?
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Joliet, IL area typically runs $7,790–$10,410 per month (median $8,830, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County?
Staff provide about 4.71 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County?
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County has 25 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-01-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County have availability?
Typically 92% full (145 of 157 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County offer?
Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County in Joliet, IL offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 157 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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