Arc at Kankakee
901 North Entrance Avenue · Kankakee, IL · 60901 · 8159394506
51 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ascension Living
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $86,813 |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 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 May 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F April 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 20, 2023 · 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 December 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 20, 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 December 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G November 20, 2023 · 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 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 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 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 31, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 26, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $86,813 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146056 · certified since December 1, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.