Miller Health Care Center

1601 Butterfield Trail · Kankakee, IL · 60901 · 8159366500

160 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • 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: $194,230 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

Red flags

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 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.

$194,230 in federal fines in the last 24 months

1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 29
Serious harm & abuse 20% 46
Staffing 20% 74
Federal penalties 15% 35
Trend 10% 38
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.753.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.810.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.30≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year46%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $194,230

Inspection citations (33 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G April 17, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J February 10, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G February 10, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G February 10, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected February 11, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected August 26, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G July 18, 2024

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E July 18, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D July 18, 2024

    Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C July 18, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected September 3, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Corrected July 10, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected May 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 4, 2023

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected August 24, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 4, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected August 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 4, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected August 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 4, 2023

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected August 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 4, 2023

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected August 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F August 4, 2023

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected August 24, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D August 4, 2023

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected August 24, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 10, 2026Fine$194,230
July 18, 2024Payment Denial17 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145843 · certified since July 7, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.