Arcadia Care Auburn
304 Maple Avenue · Auburn, IL · 62615 · 2174386125
70 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).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $156,975 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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$156,975 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.23 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.61 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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $221,674 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected November 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 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 May 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 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 April 12, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected February 12, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F April 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G February 9, 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 February 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G February 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
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 January 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected June 28, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G November 2, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 2, 2022
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 November 28, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 27, 2025 | Fine | $156,975 |
| June 11, 2024 | Fine | $56,957 |
| November 22, 2023 | Fine | $7,742 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145136 · certified since February 16, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.