Michaelsen Health Center
831 North Batavia Avenue · Batavia, IL · 60510 · 6308794300
99 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Covenant Living Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $9,110 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 22, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G April 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 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 April 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 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 January 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 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 April 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 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 October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 28, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 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 October 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 28, 2023
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected October 13, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 3, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| April 3, 2025 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145409 · certified since November 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.