Big Meadows
1000 Longmoor · Savanna, IL · 61074 · 8152732238
83 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $4,500 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 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 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
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 March 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 2025
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 March 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 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 March 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
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 February 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 14, 2023 · 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 November 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 28, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 8, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2023
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 March 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 25, 2025 | Fine | $4,500 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 14E701 · certified since October 21, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.