Arc at Hickory Point

565 West Marion Avenue · Forsyth, IL · 62535 · 2178721122

64 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Arcadia Care Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $238,916 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • 10 citations involved actual harm to residents.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

7 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

$238,916 in federal fines in the last 24 months

3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

69% of nursing staff left within a year

High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 20
Serious harm & abuse 20% 34
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 11
Trend 10% 50
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.993.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.330.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.54≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year69%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $238,916

Inspection citations (37 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G March 4, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 17, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G January 15, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 15, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G October 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G October 14, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected September 19, 2025 · Environmental

  • Actual harm · G September 3, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected October 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G May 8, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 8, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G April 17, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G April 17, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected May 8, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025

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

    Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected May 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025

    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.

    Corrected May 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F April 17, 2025

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Corrected May 8, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G February 26, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J September 12, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected September 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Corrected September 25, 2024 · Administration

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
September 3, 2025Fine$73,315
September 3, 2025Payment Denial14 days
February 26, 2025Fine$12,438
September 12, 2024Fine$153,163

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146148 · certified since September 22, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.