Effingham Healthcare & Senior Living
1610 North Lakewood Drive · Effingham, IL · 62401 · 2173477781
62 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pointe Management
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $91,699 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$91,699 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
66% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.30 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 66% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $132,532 |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
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 December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
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 September 12, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
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 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 15, 2025 · found via complaint
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 July 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G September 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2024
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 October 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
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 October 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F September 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 14, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F March 28, 2024 · found via complaint
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 May 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · G January 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 8, 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 |
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| December 24, 2025 | Fine | $15,935 |
| September 20, 2024 | Fine | $75,764 |
| September 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | 30 days |
| November 22, 2023 | Fine | $40,833 |
| November 22, 2023 | Payment Denial | 26 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145514 · certified since January 1, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.