Avenues at Litchfield
1024 East Tyler · Litchfield, IL · 62056 · 2173243842
65 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: staffing below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.21 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
1.72 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 1.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.21 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 8% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F October 3, 2024
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 October 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 3, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B October 3, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F September 19, 2023
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 October 6, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2023
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C September 19, 2023
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected October 6, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F July 21, 2022
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 August 4, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F July 21, 2022
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 August 4, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 21, 2022
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 August 4, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 21, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 4, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 21, 2022
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected August 4, 2022 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F July 21, 2022
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 4, 2022 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 14E264 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.