The Haven of St. Elmo
221 East Cumberland · St Elmo, IL · 62458 · 6188295581
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Haven Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 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 May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected September 13, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 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 September 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G May 20, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 20, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 20, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B May 20, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected June 4, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
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 August 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C July 24, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · B July 24, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected August 5, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B May 11, 2023
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145857 · certified since October 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.