Evercare of Granite City
3500 Century Drive · Granite City, IL · 62040 · 6188772700
86 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Evercare Skilled Nursing
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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 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.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.70 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
68% 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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.35 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $32,523 |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected December 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 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 November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 19, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 26, 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 July 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 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 May 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 2, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 18, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 18, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2023
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023
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 September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2023
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2023
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 September 22, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 22, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 26, 2025 | Fine | $22,165 |
| June 6, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146075 · certified since December 20, 2004. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.