Southgate Health Care Center
900 East Ninth Street · Metropolis, IL · 62960 · 6185242683
140 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 58% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $20,170 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2026 · 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 April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 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 March 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G October 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 17, 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 October 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
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 June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 31, 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 June 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 31, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 13, 2024 | Fine | $12,761 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $7,409 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145386 · certified since August 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.