Arcadia Care Kewanee
144 Junior Avenue · Kewanee, IL · 61443 · 3098534429
84 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Arcadia Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.18 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.21 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.18 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $201,299 |
Inspection citations (56 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 9, 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 March 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 2026
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 January 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2026
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 January 7, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 2026
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B January 6, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 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 March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 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 March 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B March 20, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected January 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 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 December 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 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 September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
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 June 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2026 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
| June 13, 2024 | Payment Denial | 17 days |
| March 4, 2024 | Fine | $201,299 |
| March 4, 2024 | Payment Denial | 36 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145968 · certified since June 5, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.