Scott County Nursing Center
Rural Route 2 · Winchester, IL · 62694 · 2177423101
49 certified beds Government - County
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.63 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.15 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G September 29, 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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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G January 25, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2023
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 April 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 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 April 18, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 18, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | Payment Denial | 16 days |
| January 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146106 · certified since October 16, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.