Arcadia Care Morton
190 East Queenwood Road · Morton, IL · 61550 · 3092669741
106 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aperion Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $184,411 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$184,411 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 59% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 7 · $366,357 |
Inspection citations (54 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F March 11, 2026 · 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 March 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 21, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2026 · 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 January 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 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 January 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F November 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · H August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected November 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 21, 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 November 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 February 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 20, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 12, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 12, 2024
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.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 12, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | Fine | $34,440 |
| August 21, 2025 | Fine | $149,971 |
| April 2, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| February 23, 2024 | Fine | $12,604 |
| January 12, 2024 | Fine | $28,958 |
| September 19, 2023 | Fine | $93,480 |
| July 26, 2023 | Fine | $30,103 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145248 · certified since February 6, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.