Fair Havens Senior Living
1790 South Fairview Avenue · Decatur, IL · 62521 · 2174292551
154 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
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).
- Federal penalties on record: $211,532 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
4 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$211,532 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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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: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $277,416 |
Inspection citations (91 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026 · 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 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G December 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G December 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 10, 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 December 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 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 March 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
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 December 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 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 December 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 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 December 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected December 3, 2025 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2025 | Fine | $131,715 |
| December 2, 2025 | Payment Denial | 69 days |
| August 13, 2025 | Fine | $79,817 |
| June 24, 2024 | Fine | $53,657 |
| March 21, 2024 | Fine | $12,227 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145422 · certified since July 1, 1981. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.