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6789 Us Rt 45, Carrier Mills, IL 62917 · Saline County · (618) 994-2323
99 certified beds, about 81 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145323 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 25, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 9 health citations since September 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $12,735 in the last three years; the largest was $12,735, and the latest is dated May 26, 2026.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.74 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.38 of those hours.
30.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Wlc Management Firm, an affiliated group of 18 nursing homes.
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.
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 9 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents who require assistance receive a shower for 2 (R20 and R1) of 3 residents reviewed for Activities of Daily Living in the sample of 20. This past non-compliance occurred between 4/1/26 and 5/26/26.1. R20's admission Record dated 6/2/26 documented an admission date of 2/18/26 and included diagnoses of fracture of left femur, dementia, lack of coordination, reduced mobility and generalized muscle weakness. R20's most recent Care Plan documents a focus area for self-care deficit dated 2/23/26. Interventions for this focus area include assisting with ambulation and transfers, assisting with toileting and showering/bathing both dated 2/23/26. R20's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documents a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 3, indicating R20 has severe cognitive impairment. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure wound treatments were completed as ordered by the physician for 3 of 3 residents (R1, R19 and R20) reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 20. This past non-compliance occurred between 4/1/26 - 5/26/26.1. R1's admission Record with print date of 6/2/26 documented an admission date of 3/28/26 and included diagnoses of infection and inflammatory reaction due to other cardiac vascular devices implants and grafts and end stage renal disease. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documents R1 is at risk for developing pressure ulcers and that he has two unhealed pressure ulcers that are unstageable. The MDS documents treatments for these unhealed pressure ulcers include the application of ointments/medications and pressure ulcer care. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review the facility failed to provide the identified level of supervision and assistance required to prevent an accident for 1 of 3 (R1) residents reviewed for accidents in a sample of 9. This failure resulted in R1 falling and having multiple rib fractures. This past noncompliance occurred on 05/06/26.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure personal protective equipment was worn per current standards of practice for 5 of 9 (R5, R34, R44, R57, R76) residents reviewed for transmission-based precautions in the sample of 33. Findings Include:1. R34's admission Record with a print date of 09/25/2025 documents R34 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that include heart failure and hypertension. R34's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 7/4/2025 documents R34 has a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 07, indicating R34 has a severe cognitive deficit. R34's Order Summary Report dated 09/25/2025 documents a physician order dated 9/22/25 of, Isolation, due to covid positive, per facility protocol. R34's current Care Plan did not document a Focus area related to Covid 19 and/or transmission-based precautions. 2. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide showers or bathing alternative, twice per week for 2 (R7 and R56) of 3 residents reviewed for showers in a sample of 36.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure restorative programs were implemented to prevent a decline in condition for one of one residents (R35) reviewed for position/mobility in the sample of 36. Findings Include: R35's admission Record with a print date of 10/31/24 documents R35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that included heart failure, heart disease, insomnia, and obstructive and reflux uropathy. R35's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R35 had a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 04, which indicates R35 has a severe cognitive deficit. This same MDS does not document any restorative programs or physical therapy. On 10/29/24 at 11:27 AM, V9 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) was observed administering medication to R35. R35 was tearful. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review and observation, the facility failed to implement planned fall interventions for 2 (R7 and R52) of 7 residents reviewed for falls in a sample of 36.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement a plan of care for a resident with Dementia that included appropriate treatment and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable well being for 1 (R77) of 3 residents reviewed for dementia care in a sample of 36.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure timely physician notification of a change in a pressure wound, clarify changes in wound treatment orders, and administer treatments as ordered for a pressure wound for 1 (R1) of 3 residents reviewed for wound care in the sample of 3.
26 fire safety citations on file: 9 on September 25, 2025, 10 on October 31, 2024, 7 on September 28, 2023.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 2.74 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.38 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.36 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.83 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.53 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 30.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.9% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.43 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 2.89 on weekdays and 2.36 on weekends, 18% 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 3.03 in April to June 2025 to 2.74 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 | 2.74 | 0.38 | 2.89 | 2.36 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 81 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.79 | 0.44 | 2.91 | 2.49 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 79 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.81 | 0.38 | 2.96 | 2.43 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 79 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.03 | 0.37 | 3.15 | 2.71 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 78 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.10 | $18.95 to $23.26 | 68,640 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $36.06 | $30.57 to $38.25 | 17,440 |
| Registered nurses | $46.15 | $38.47 to $50.94 | 138,910 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 21.1 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.4 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.1 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.9 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.7 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Carrier Mills Nsg & Rehab Ctr's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it worse than the national rate (36.6% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
36.6% this home
Worse than the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · Illinois: 106 better, 85 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 49 eligible stays.
11.9% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · Illinois: 2 better, 14 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 68 eligible stays.
11.3% this home
Worse than the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · Illinois: 3 better, 10 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 53 eligible stays.
31.3% this home
Median of homes: Illinois50.0% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 32 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: Illinois0.3% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 45 residents counted.
4.5% this home
Median of homes: Illinois1.5% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 45 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: Illinois100.0% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 11 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: CARRIER MILLS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Wlc Management Firm, a group of 18 nursing homes averaging 2.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wlc Management Firm LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 03/01/2017 |
| Stout, Scott | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 03/01/2017 |
| Stout, Scott | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2017 | |
| Stout, Scott | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/01/2017 |
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.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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