Evercare of Calhoun
#1 Myrtle Lane, Hardin, IL 62047 · Calhoun County · (618) 576-2278
80 certified beds, about 59 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145910 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 19, 2024, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 29 health citations since May 2022, 4 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $25,740 in the last three years; the largest was $25,740, and the latest is dated July 19, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.04 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.62 of those hours.
53.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
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.
1205/22
806/23
101/24
105/24
407/24
208/25
110/25
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 29 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
4G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
11E
5F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
2C
October 16, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain resident safety for 1 of 4 residents (R2) reviewed for resident safety in the sample of 4. This failure resulted in R2 being left unattended, suffering a fall, and sustaining a hematoma to the left side of R2's head and severe pain to left hip. R2 required a transfer to the local hospital and found to have sustained a subcapital femoral neck fracture with at least 2.2 CM (centimeter) superior and 1.5 CM lateral displacement of the fracture. After family and medical considerations, R2 was then transferred to the Regional Hospital Trauma Service for evaluation of surgery where R2 underwent a Left Hip Hemiarthroplasty.
August 19, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the Facility failed to involve the resident and resident representative in the development of the discharge plan and inform the resident and representative of the final plan in 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for transfer and discharge in the sample of 3. This failure resulted in a disruption in R2's environment, causing reorientation issues and worsening confusion. This past non-compliance occurred from 7/18/25 to 7/21/25.
- 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 notice of transfer requirement for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for transfer and discharge in the sample of 3. This past non-compliance occurred from 7/18/25 to 7/21/25.
July 19, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- G 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 implement care plan interventions to prevent falls for 1 of 5 residents (R44) reviewed for falls in the sample of 46. R44 sustained multiple falls while at the facility, including a fall that resulted in a fracture of the left hip.
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure they had a qualified Infection Preventionist responsible for the facility's Infection Control Program at the facility. This has the potential to affect all 57 residents living in the Facility.
- E Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from abuse for 4 of 4 residents (R10, R22, R37, R112) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 45.
- C Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement a Quality Assurance Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program which meets at least quarterly with the required members, including the Medical Director. This failure has the potential to affect all 57 residents who reside in the facility.
May 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to investigate and provide treatment for bruises and abrasions to one of three residents (R2) reviewed for resident injury on the sample list of 11.
January 3, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify a resident's family/emergency contact of a change in condition and transfer to the hospital for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for notification of changes in the sample of 5.
June 5, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- G Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide pain relief for 1 of 16 residents (R51) reviewed for pain in the sample of 36. This failure caused R51 to holler out and moan in pain and show physical signs of pain from 10:48 AM until 3:10 PM on 5/30/23.
- G Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to obtain pain medication in a timely manner and have a system in place to obtain pain medication for a resident in a timely manner for 1 of 16 residents (R51) reviewed for pharmacy services in the sample of 36. This failure caused R51 to holler out and moan in pain and show physical signs of pain from 10:48 AM until 3:10 PM on 5/30/23.
- F 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 failed to properly store medication, and label Tubersol. This has the potential to affect all 57 residents living in the facility.
- E 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 utilize safe transfer techniques to prevent accidents for 4 of 5 residents (R1, R28, R30, R53) reviewed for accidents/supervision in the sample of 36.
- E 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 provide complete incontinent and perineal care for 6 of 6 residents (R1, R9, R18, R30, R35 and R53) reviewed for incontinent and perineal care in the sample of 36.
- E 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 glove changes appropriately during care, and cleaning soiled bed mattress and wheelchair seat pad for 6 of 6 residents(R9, R18, R33, R35, R48, R50) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 36.
- 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 feed residents in a manner which promotes resident's dignity for 1 of 4 residents (R51) reviewed for dignity in a sample of 36.
- D Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure nutrition was provided as ordered and per standards of practice for 1 of 2 residents (R10) reviewed for tube feeding management in the sample of 36.
May 19, 2022Standard inspection · 12 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide consecutive 8 hour Registered Nurse (RN) coverage in the facility. This has the potential to affect all 62 residents in the facility.
- F 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 failed to properly store medication, label insulin and discard expired medications. This has the potential to affect all 62 residents living in the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wrote7. On 5/17/22 at 8:45 AM, V24, agency CNA, was collecting breakfast trays out of residents' rooms without wearing eye protection. On 5/17/22 at 8:48 AM, V24 stated that she was tested for COVID last week but not before her shift today, but she was screened at the front door. 8. On 5/17/22 at 8:50 AM, V11, CNA, was caring for residents on the north hall. V11 wore no eye protection and her K95 mask had one of the straps dangling in front of her neck not around her head. 9. On 5/17/22 at 11:37 AM, V25, unit aide, was in R163's lunch order with no eye protection on. 10. On 5/17/22 at 1:52 PM, V13, LPN, V15, CNA, and V12, CNA, staff development, all entered R7's room to transfer R7 to bed and perform incontinent care. V15 and V13 both donned gloves without hand hygiene. V26, CNA, entered the room and donned gloves without hand hygiene. R7's pants and incontinent brief were removed. [...]
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wrote6. On 05/17/22 at 11:49 AM, V29, R11's daughter, stated, I don't think they should be locked down again. She (R11) can't see so those papers they hand out for them to do. They tell me she walks the halls. I tell them it's because she is bored and there is nothing for them to do. She is vaccinated and boosted. On 5/17/22 at 2:15 PM, V32 stated, We are doing room activities. I went around today and did resident education. They can read the education and do the games on the back. I don't know how much (R11) got out of it though with her dementia. With the coffee club, I hand out a paper with quotes and quizzes on it. We also have the ability to stream movies into the residents' rooms. We do one in the morning and one in the evening. Unfortunately, the system broke last week so that is not working. Tomorrow we will do coffee club in the morning and at 2:00 PM we will do bingo. [...]
- E Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to individualize and address the current needs of residents on the Care Plan for 5 of 16 residents (R7, R31, R37, R41, R61) reviewed for Care Plans in the sample of 33.
- E Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide activities to promote psychosocial well-being for 8 of 8 residents (R9, R11, R13, R18, R27, R37, R39, and R61) reviewed for activities, in a sample of 33.
- E 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 implement fall interventions and provide safe transfers for 5 of 6 residents (R3, R7, R31, R37 and R48) reviewed for accidents/surpervision in the sample of 33.
- E 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 provide timely and complete incontinent care for 4 of 7 residents (R7, R48, R51, R54) reviewed for incontinent care in the sample of 33.
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide respiratory care, including the changing of the humidified bottle and the dating and timing of both the humidified bottle and nasal cannula for 4 of 4 residents (R8, R23, R41, R46) reviewed for respiratory care in the sample of 33.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to evaluate and assess the use of side rails in a timely manner and explain the risk versus benefits of the use of side rails for 5 of 6 residents (R7, R31, R37, R54, R61) reviewed for side rails in the sample of 33.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to monitor and assess a new pressure ulcer and provide the Physician Ordered treatment for existing pressure ulcers for 3 of 7 residents (R6, R31, R37) reviewed for pressures ulcers in the sample of 33.
- C Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs) received twelve hours of mandatory in-service training annually. This has the potential to affect all 62 residents living in the facility.
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 5 on July 19, 2024, 3 on June 5, 2023, 4 on May 19, 2022.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
- F Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2024 | Fine | $25,740 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 3.04 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.62 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.52 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.80 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.62 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 54.5% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.08 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 3.25 on weekdays and 2.52 on weekends, 22% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 2.77 in April to June 2025 to 3.04 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 | 3.04 | 0.62 | 3.25 | 2.52 | 3.2% | 0 of 90 | 59 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.65 | 0.64 | 2.84 | 2.19 | 8.1% | 0 of 92 | 65 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.78 | 0.64 | 2.96 | 2.32 | 10.5% | 0 of 92 | 65 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.77 | 0.68 | 2.98 | 2.22 | 8.7% | 0 of 91 | 64 |
| 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 | 14.4 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 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 | 18.8 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.4 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 11.8 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.3 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
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 13 problems in this area, most recently on October 16, 2025: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on August 19, 2025: "Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on July 19, 2024: "Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 5, 2023: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.52 hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.07.
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- Troy Manor Troy, 22 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 67 citations
- Evervella of White Hall White Hall, 22.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 30 citations
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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 Evercare of Calhoun's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Evercare of Calhoun 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Evercare of Calhoun get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 19, 2024. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Evercare of Calhoun been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $25,740 in the last three years.
- Does Evercare of Calhoun 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 Evercare of Calhoun?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
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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