Evercare at University
1095 University Drive · Edwardsville, IL · 62025 · 6186561081
118 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 (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
4 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.
3 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$303,938 in federal fines in the last 24 months
5 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 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
2.79 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
64% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.38 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 64% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 8 · $398,905 |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 21, 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 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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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 October 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 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 June 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected March 15, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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 February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 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 March 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
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 February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 27, 2025
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 February 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2025
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 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 January 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | Fine | $39,950 |
| October 21, 2025 | Fine | $158,110 |
| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $43,086 |
| February 20, 2025 | Fine | $51,307 |
| October 4, 2024 | Fine | $11,485 |
| April 29, 2024 | Fine | $46,715 |
| January 31, 2024 | Fine | $25,186 |
| October 18, 2023 | Fine | $23,066 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145985 · certified since March 3, 2000. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.