Arcadia Care Watseka
715 East Raymond Road · Watseka, IL · 60970 · 8154325476
123 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Arcadia Care
Why this verdict
- On the federal Special Focus list of the most persistently poor performers.
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $235,709 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility
CMS has designated this facility one of the most persistently poor performers in the country — it is under increased inspection and enforcement.
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.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
7 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.
$235,709 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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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: not rated Inspections: not rated Staffing: not rated Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $421,200 |
Inspection citations (92 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 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 March 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 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 February 26, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 2026
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 25, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 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 September 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 26, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 26, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 26, 2025
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 August 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 26, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 26, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected August 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G March 25, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 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 April 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2025
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 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2025 | Fine | $12,142 |
| August 26, 2025 | Fine | $18,680 |
| August 28, 2024 | Fine | $204,887 |
| August 28, 2024 | Payment Denial | 83 days |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $147,089 |
| December 11, 2023 | Payment Denial | 95 days |
| October 4, 2023 | Fine | $38,402 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145389 · certified since October 30, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.