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Allure of Mt Carroll
1006 North Lowden Road, Mount Carroll, IL 61053 · Carroll County · (815) 244-7715
72 certified beds, about 57 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145770 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 9, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 17 health citations since May 2024, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.66 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.42 of those hours.
37.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Allure Healthcare Services, an affiliated group of 15 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
205/24
705/24
006/25
807/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 17 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
14D
2E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 9, 2026Standard inspection · 8 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility to store controlled substances in a separately locked, permanently affixed storage container. This applies to 7 of 7 residents (R3, R6, R8, R40, R11, R53, and R57) reviewed for controlled substances in the sample of 33.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to protect a resident's rights by ensuring his private space was protected/honored for 1 of 1 resident (R41) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 33.
- D Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to document a resident's discharge to the hospital and failed to issue a bed hold for 1 of 2 residents (R17) reviewed for discharge in the sample of 33.
- D Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident's facial hair was shaved for 1 of 1 resident (R10) reviewed for activities of daily living in the sample of 33.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident had oxygen for 1 of 1 resident (R6) reviewed for oxygen in the sample of 33.
- D Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to follow the posted menu for residents with a puree diet for 3 of 3 residents (R46, R53, R57) reviewed for diets in the sample of 33.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to prepare puree diets according to the recipe for 3 of 3 residents (R46, R53, R57) reviewed for puree diets in the sample of 33.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to have proper signage for residents on Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP). This applies to 3 of 3 residents (R6, R9, R52) reviewed for EBP in the sample of 33.
June 12, 2025Standard inspection · 0 citations
May 22, 2024Standard inspection · 7 citations
- G Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to implement weight loss prevention interventions prior to a resident (R32) experiencing a significant weight loss. This failure resulted in R32 experiencing a significant weight loss of 9.6% in three months. This failure applies to 1 of 5 residents (R32) reviewed for weight loss in the sample of 14.
- E Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide residents receiving puree diets with smooth consistency to 5 of 5 residents (R15, R6, R18, R20, R25) receiving pureed diets in the sample of 14.
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to obtain a physician's order, failed to obtain consent, and failed to perform an assessment for a resident using a seat belt in a motorized wheelchair for one of one resident (R44) reviewed for restraints in the sample of 14.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to reassess a resident for safe swallowing after the resident had a choking episode in the facility. The facility failed to supervise a resident, with a history of falls, while the resident was seated on the toilet. The facility failed to ensure residents were transferred by staff in a safe manner. These failures apply to 3 of 14 residents (R14, R23, R42) reviewed for safety and supervision in the sample of 14.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to perform peri care in a manner to prevent urinary tract infections for one of six residents (R1) reviewed for peri care in the sample of 14.
- D Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to measure the external length of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) for 1 of 2 residents (R52) reviewed for intravenous (IV) access in the sample of 14.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to perform hand hygiene and change their gloves in a manner to prevent cross contamination for one of 14 residents (R1) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 14.
May 1, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the failed facility failed to ensure residents' money were not taken from their rooms which apples to 2 or 9 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for Misappropriation in a sample of 9.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to contact law enforcement timely when an allegation of misappropriation occurred in the facility which applies to 2 of 9 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for misappropriation reporting is a sample of 9.
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 1 on July 9, 2026, 5 on June 12, 2025, 2 on May 22, 2024.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- F Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.66 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.42 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.33 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.54 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.71 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 5.23 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.80 on weekdays and 3.33 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.42 in April to June 2025 to 3.66 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.66 | 0.42 | 3.80 | 3.33 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 57 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.27 | 0.36 | 3.37 | 2.99 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 61 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.28 | 0.43 | 3.38 | 3.02 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.42 | 0.49 | 3.53 | 3.13 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 58 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Illinois, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.65 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 5.4% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 25.6 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.7 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.6 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.4 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.2 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ALLURE OF MT CARROLL, LLC. CMS links this home to Allure Healthcare Services, a group of 15 nursing homes averaging 2.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mn1 Management Corp | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 33% | 07/01/2019 |
| Goldberg, Jeremy | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 33% | 07/01/2019 |
| Oseroff, Meyer | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 33% | 07/01/2019 |
| Nudell, Michael | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 33% | 07/01/2019 |
| Allure Mt Carroll Property, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | Organization | 07/01/2020 | |
| Neas, Stephanie | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 02/01/2021 | |
| Nudell, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2019 | |
| Nudell, Shira | Corporate officer | Individual | 12/01/2023 | |
| Allure Healthcare Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 07/01/2019 | |
| Meyer, Samantha | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/2023 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 22, 2024: "Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 9, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
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- Manor Court of Freeport Freeport, 17.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 52 citations
- Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation Clinton, 19.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Serenity Estates of Lena Lena, 19.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Pearl Pointe Nursing Rehab & Care Freeport, 20.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 65 citations
- The Alverno Health Care Facility Clinton, 20.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- La Bella of Morrison Morrison, 20.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 46 citations
Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Illinois. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Department on Aging, 1-800-252-8966. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: IDPH Quarterly Reports of Nursing Home Violators, where Illinois publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Allure of Mt Carroll's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Allure of Mt Carroll 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Allure of Mt Carroll get at its last inspection?
- 8 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 9, 2026. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Allure of Mt Carroll been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Allure of Mt Carroll accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Allure of Mt Carroll?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Allure Healthcare Services. Legal business name: ALLURE OF MT CARROLL, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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