Arcadia Care Aledo
304 S.W. 12th Street · Aledo, IL · 61231 · 3095825376
80 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Arcadia Care
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 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: $96,020 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$96,020 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.75 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $193,582 |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K December 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 28, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 14, 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 April 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected April 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected August 24, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G July 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected August 3, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | Fine | $27,160 |
| December 1, 2025 | Fine | $68,860 |
| December 1, 2025 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
| May 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | 21 days |
| January 11, 2024 | Fine | $78,208 |
| January 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 67 days |
| July 28, 2023 | Fine | $19,354 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145886 · certified since June 1, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.