Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N · Gifford, IL · 61847 · 2175687362
89 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Heritage Operations Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $73,353 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 8 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
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.
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.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$73,353 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.87 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $73,353 |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 22, 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 May 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G October 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 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 October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 24, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 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 November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 15, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2024 | Fine | $73,353 |
| October 23, 2024 | Payment Denial | 42 days |
| September 13, 2023 | Payment Denial | 15 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145708 · certified since March 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.