Evercare at Stearns
3900 Stearns Avenue · Granite City, IL · 62040 · 6189313900
109 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Evercare Skilled Nursing
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $230,422 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 12 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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 prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
6 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.
6 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$230,422 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.95 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
67% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.95 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 67% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $279,894 |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 16, 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 January 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 16, 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 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F November 20, 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 December 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G April 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 28, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 28, 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 May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025
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 May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 28, 2025
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 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 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 May 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 26, 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 January 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 26, 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 January 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 18, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 16, 2025 | Fine | $97,240 |
| December 16, 2025 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
| April 28, 2025 | Fine | $58,045 |
| April 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
| December 26, 2024 | Fine | $75,137 |
| October 19, 2023 | Fine | $49,472 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145847 · certified since September 16, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.