Greenfields of Geneva
0n801 Friendship Way, Geneva, IL 60134 · Kane County · (630) 578-6500
43 certified beds, about 42 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2013
CMS high performing icon Part of a continuing care retirement community Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
5 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 146166 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 23, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 19 health citations since December 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,203 in the last three years; the largest was $14,203, and the latest is dated December 14, 2023.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.52 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.89 of those hours.
38.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Lifespace Communities, 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.
912/23
411/24
512/25
101/26
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 19 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
2G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
12D
3E
2F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
January 10, 2026Complaint 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 ensure that a resident (R1) was properly and safely transferred with the use of a gait belt to help prevent or minimize the risk of fall. This failure affected one of three residents (R1) reviewed for falls in the sample of 3.
December 23, 2025Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to post EBP (Enhanced Barrier Precautions) signs outside of resident rooms and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) while providing care to residents. This applies to 4 of 4 residents (R14, R50, R60, R61) in a sample of 17.
- 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 provide a resident with a clothing protector during meals to maintain her dignity. This applies to 1 of 3 (R15) reviewed for dignity in a sample of 17.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to assess residents for self-administration of medications. The facility failed to obtain physician orders for medication to be at the bedside. This applies to 2 of 2 residents (R54, R56) reviewed for medications in a sample of 17.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to reconcile controlled substances. This applies to 2 of 3 (R67 and R68) reviewed for narcotics in a sample of 17.
- D 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 secure and contain resident medications. This applies to 2 of 2 residents (R57, R62) reviewed for medications in a sample of 17.
November 8, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to properly label, date, seal, store items, remove expired items, and wear hair restraint while serving food from facility kitchen. This applies to all residents that receive oral nutrition and foods prepared in the facility kitchen.
- E Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to safely store medications for residents who were not assessed or ordered to have medications kept at bedside. This applies to 4 of 4 residents (R24, R13, R7, R19) reviewed for medication storage in a sample of 17.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to administer medications as ordered. There were 30 opportunities with 2 errors resulting in a 6.67 % error rate. This applies to 1 of 5 residents observed in the medication pass.
- D Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to discontinue an antibiotic for a resident who did not meet criteria to continue antibiotics. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R242) reviewed for antibiotic stewardship in a sample of 17.
December 14, 2023Standard inspection · 9 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to identify an area of pressure prior to it becoming unstageable in a resident (R27) at high risk for pressure injury. This failure resulted in R27 needing to be hospitalized with osteomyelitis (bone infection) which required antibiotics. This applies to one of three residents reviewed for pressure in the sample of 12.
- 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 ensure a resident was assessed for safety prior to the use of a motorized wheelchair for 1 of 2 residents (R6) reviewed for safety in the sample of 12. This failure resulted in R6 being sent to the emergency room and receiving 30 stitches to the right lower leg.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure food was kept off the floor, failed to maintain food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner, failed to ensure ice cream freezer temperature was monitored, failed to maintain cleanliness of ice cream freezer, and failed to discard expired food items. These failures have the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
- E Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide evening snacks for 5 residents (R4, R19, R25, R26, R28). This applies to 5 of 5 resident's outside of the sample reviewed for frequency of meals and snacks.
- 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 ensure peri care was performed in a manner to prevent cross contamination for 1 of 1 resident (R100) reviewed for incontinence in the sample of 12.
- 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 physician order was obtained and a care plan was in place prior to oxygen administration for 1 of 1 resident (R96) reviewed for oxygen in the sample of 12.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to document and maintain an accurate count of narcotic medications for 1 resident (R6) in the sample of 12 and 1 resident (R95) outside of the sample reviewed for pharmacy services.
- D Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to administer medications at ordered times. There were 25 opportunities with 3 errors resulting in a 12% medication error rate. This applies to 1of 5 residents (R145) outside of the sample reviewed for medication administration.
- D 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 store medications per manufacturer's directions and facility policy for 2 of 2 residents (R11, R37) outside of the sample reviewed for medication storage.
Fire safety inspections
20 fire safety citations on file: 7 on November 8, 2024, 7 on December 14, 2023, 6 on January 26, 2023.
Every fire safety citation20 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $14,203 |
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) | 4.52 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.89 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.96 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.48 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.15 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 38.6% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 34.8% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 5 |
CMS expects 4.02 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 4.75 on weekdays and 3.96 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 10.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.52 in April to June 2025 to 4.52 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 | 4.52 | 1.89 | 4.75 | 3.96 | 10.9% | 0 of 90 | 42 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.97 | 1.89 | 5.20 | 4.40 | 19.4% | 0 of 92 | 41 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.68 | 1.94 | 4.93 | 4.05 | 8.2% | 0 of 92 | 42 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.52 | 1.85 | 4.71 | 4.02 | 5.1% | 0 of 91 | 42 |
| 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 | 2.2 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.4 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 22.2 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.3 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF MILL CREEK. CMS links this home to Lifespace Communities, a group of 15 nursing homes averaging 4.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heyboer, Elijah | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 07/01/2023 | |
| Harshfield, Nicholas | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Jantzen, Jesse | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Robbins, Brian | Corporate director | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Gorman, Joseph | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Harshfield, Nicholas | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Jantzen, Jesse | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Pope, Erin | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2023 | |
| Lifespace Communities Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/01/2023 |
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 are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on December 23, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on January 10, 2026: "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 3 problems in this area, most recently on December 23, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- 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 November 8, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 5 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Alpine Care of St. Charles LLC Saint Charles, 2.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Pearl of St. Charles, the St. Charles, 3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 51 citations
- North Aurora Living & Rehab Ctr North Aurora, 5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 42 citations
- West Chicago Living and Rehab Center West Chicago, 5.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 44 citations
- Asbury Gardens Nsg & Rehab North Aurora, 6.2 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 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 Greenfields of Geneva's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Greenfields of Geneva 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Greenfields of Geneva get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 23, 2025. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Greenfields of Geneva been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $14,203 in the last three years.
- Does Greenfields of Geneva 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 Greenfields of Geneva?
- CMS lists 9 owners and managers, and links the home to Lifespace Communities. Legal business name: FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE OF MILL CREEK.
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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