Evercare at Edwardsville
401 St Mary Drive · Edwardsville, IL · 62025 · 6186921330
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Evercare Skilled Nursing
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
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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.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$246,170 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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.81 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
73% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 73% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $423,998 |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 30, 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 October 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · 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 October 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E September 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 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 August 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 29, 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 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected December 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024 · 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 October 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 15, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 15, 2024
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 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 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 April 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2026 | Fine | $14,435 |
| October 30, 2025 | Fine | $207,735 |
| December 2, 2024 | Fine | $24,000 |
| March 15, 2024 | Fine | $35,363 |
| September 6, 2023 | Fine | $142,465 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145555 · certified since June 20, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.