Regency Care

2120 West Washington · Springfield, IL · 62702 · 2177934880

99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Heritage Operations Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Federal penalties on record: $193,340 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles

Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.

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.

2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle

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

$193,340 in federal fines in the last 24 months

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

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.83 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 27
Serious harm & abuse 20% 44
Staffing 20% 55
Federal penalties 15% 2
Trend 10% 51
Context 5% 75

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

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.833.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.680.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.57≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year57%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)4 · $210,507

Inspection citations (38 in the current record)

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

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

    Corrected March 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G March 13, 2025

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

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 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 April 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

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

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

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

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

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

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

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

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 13, 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 April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected April 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 13, 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 April 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F March 13, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · F March 13, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 7, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 14, 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 January 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 24, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 29, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected November 8, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Immediate jeopardy · J September 25, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected September 26, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2024

    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 April 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E March 28, 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 April 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E March 28, 2024

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected April 11, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

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

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
February 17, 2026Fine$37,310
March 13, 2025Fine$55,754
March 13, 2025Payment Denial10 days
September 25, 2024Fine$100,276
February 29, 2024Fine$17,167

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146139 · certified since February 18, 2010. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.