Evenglow Lodge
215 East Washington · Pontiac, IL · 61764 · 8158424613
48 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.81 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E September 5, 2024
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 October 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 5, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C September 5, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 29, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 29, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146095 · certified since December 15, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.