Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab
161 Three Springs Road, Chester, IL 62233 · Randolph County · (618) 826-3210
83 certified beds, about 65 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1984
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145497 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 16, 2025, inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 24 health citations since September 2023, 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 2.91 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.25 of those hours.
65.1% 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.
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.
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 24 health citations on file.
July 10, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- E 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 prepared in a manner which prevents potential food born illness for 7 of 7 (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, and R7) residents reviewed for food temperatures in the sample of 7.
June 10, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- E Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure that residents had a clean and sanitary shower/restroom and paper towels in residents' rooms and shower/restrooms for 51 (R1-R5, R8-R12, R15-R37, R39-R55) of 55 residents reviewed for clean showers/restrooms and supplies in a sample of 55. The Findings Include:On 6/7/26 at 8:32 AM, V3 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) stated that when supplies run low typically a staff member just runs up to the local grocery store to get what is needed to get by until the next delivery date. On 6/7/26 at 9:41 AM, V4 (Housekeeper) stated that they have been out of paper towels in the shower room on C Hall for the past couple days. V4 stated that they do occasionally have an issue of running out of items and someone will run up the local store to grab what they need. [...]
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure incontinence care was provided timely for 2 of 3 (R6 and R8) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL) in the sample of 24. Findings Include: 1. R6's admission Record with a print date of 6/7/26 documents R6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses that include heart failure, chronic kidney disease, weakness, edema, history of urinary tract infections, pain, and unsteadiness on feet. R6's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R6 has a Brief Interview for Mental Status score of 12, indicating a moderate cognitive deficit. This MDS documents R6 requires partial/moderate assistance with toilet hygiene and toilet transfer. R6's current Care Plan includes a Focus area, (R6) is at risk for Self care deficit. Date Initiated: 12/06/2024. [...]
November 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure medication errors did not occur for 1 of 3 residents (R6) reviewed for medication errors in the sample of 9.
September 16, 2025Standard inspection · 5 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 use the services of a registered professional nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. This has the potential to affect all 66 residents residing in the facility. Findings Include: The facility schedule dated August 11, 2025 through September 11, 2025 was reviewed and on 8/9/25, 8/27/25, 8/29/25, 9/1/25, 9/3/25, 9/6/25, 9/7/25 and 9/8/25 the facility did not have an Registered Nurse providing resident care for 8 Consecutive hours. On 9/12/25 at 9:00 AM V3 (Infection Preventionist) stated she completed the working schedules for the facility, and she scheduled what staff was available. At the time the facility only had 1 Registered Nurse. [...]
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the Facility failed to store foods in a manner that prevents foodborne illness. This has the potential to affect all 66 residents living in the Facility.
- E Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the Facility failed to ensure adequate food was prepared for 5 of 5 residents (R10, R24, R51, R57, R63) reviewed for food and nutrition services in the sample of 60.
- D 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 ensure that Fentanyl patches were removed from 1 of 3 residents (R75) from a sample of 25 as ordered by the physician.
- B Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide 80 square feet of floor space per resident bed for 53 out of 53 residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R7, R8, R10, R11, R12, R14, R17, R18, R19, R20, R21, R23, R24, R25, R27, R28, R29, R30, R31, R32, R33, R34, R37, R38, R40, R41, R42, R43, R47, R48, R49, R50, R51, R52, R53, R54, R55, R56, R57, R59, R61, R62, R63, R64, R66, R67, R72, and R75) reviewed for room size in the sample of 61.
September 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- 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 ensure a safe discharge for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for proper discharge in the sample of 12. This failure resulted in R1 being discharged to her home on 7/19/25 without her physician's knowledge, order, or consent.
September 3, 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 observation, interview and record review the facility failed to supervise a moderately impaired resident with a history of stroke. R3 was left unattended outside and fell from the wheelchair for 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for falls in the sample of 6. This failure resulted in R3 being sent to the hospital after sustaining a black eye and bruising to her forehead from the fall.
August 13, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that residents who require assistance receive a shower or bath for 4 of 4 residents (R2, R8, R10, R11) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living assistance in the sample of 15. Findings Include: 1. R8's admission record, print date of 8/12/25, documented R8 has diagnoses including osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, spondylosis of cervical region, depression, hypertension, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, polyneuropathy, and intervertebral disc degeneration. R8's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 5/20/25, documented R8 is cognitively intact and requires partial to moderate assistance with bathing. R8's care plan, undated, documented R8 has an ADL (activities of daily living) self-care performance deficit impaired balance, requires assistance of 1 for transfers, and for bathing. [...]
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide enough nursing staff to adequately meet the needs for 4 of 4 (R2, R8, R10, and R11) residents reviewed for staffing in the sample of 15. These failures have the potential to affect all residents residing at the facility. Findings Include: 1. 1. R8's admission record, print date of 8/12/25, documented R8 has diagnoses including osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, spondylosis of cervical region, depression, hypertension, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, polyneuropathy, and intervertebral disc degeneration. R8's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 5/20/25, documented R8 is cognitively intact and requires partial to moderate assistance with bathing. [...]
- 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 implement fall interventions as care planned for 1 of 3 residents (R5) reviewed for falls in the sample of 15. Findings Include:R5's admission record, print date of 8/7/25, documented R5 has diagnoses including metabolic encephalopathy, orthostatic hypotension, chronic atrial fibrillation, atherosclerotic heart disease, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, major depressive disorder, cognitive communication deficit, hypertension, urine retention, and a history of falling. R5's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 7/25/25, documented R5 is moderately cognitively impaired and requires supervision or touching assistance with transfers. [...]
December 13, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the Facility failed to ensure staff were encouraging COVID-19 positive residents to wear masks and ensure staff don proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This has the potential to affect all 63 residents living in the facility.
November 19, 2024Complaint inspection · 3 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 ensure a Registered Nurse (RN) was working in the facility for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. This failure has the potential to affect all 66 residents living in the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure infection control surveillance was being followed for residents experiencing vomiting and/or diarrhea. This has the potential to affect all 66 residents living in the facility.
- E Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure resident showers were being given for 4 of 5 residents (R2, R3, R6 and R12) reviewed for activities of daily living in the sample of 13.
October 29, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 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 use the services of a Registered Nurse (RN) for at least eight consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week. This has the potential to affect all 70 residents living in the Facility.
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the Facility failed to respect end of life wishes for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for advanced directives in the sample of 4.
June 14, 2024Standard inspection · 3 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 store foods in a manner that prevents foodborne illness. This has the potential to affect all 66 residents living in the Facility.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to attempt Gradual Dose Reductions on psychotropic medications for 1 of 3 residents (R23) in a sample of 10.
- B Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide 80 square feet of floor space per resident bed for 50 residents (R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R8, R9, R10, R11, R12, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17, R21, R22, R23, R24, R26, R27, R28, R29, R32, R35, R37, R38, R41, R42, R45, R46, R47, R49, R51, R52, R53, R55, R58, R58, R59, R60, R61, R62, R63, R64, R167, R168, R169, R217, R267) reviewed for room size in the sample of 63.
September 13, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- B Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to provide 80 square feet of floor space per resident bed for 54 residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9, R10, R11, R13, R14, R15, R16, R17,R18, R19, R20, R22, R23, R25, R26, R27, R28, R30, R31,R33, R34, R35, R36, R37, R38, R39, R40, R41, R42,R45, R44, R46, R47, R48, R49, R51, R52, R54, R55, R56,R57, R110, R160, R210, R260, R261) reviewed for room size in the sample of 54. Findings Include: On 9/7/2023 at 8:39 AM, V1 (Administrator) stated there have been no changes to the historical measurements and accuracy of the facility's waivered resident room numbers and certifications. V1 stated: [...]
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 2 on September 16, 2025, 3 on June 14, 2024, 8 on September 13, 2023.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- E Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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) | 2.91 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.25 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.71 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.77 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.89 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 65.1% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.97 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 2.99 on weekdays and 2.71 on weekends, 9% 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 3.02 in April to June 2025 to 2.91 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 | 2.91 | 0.25 | 2.99 | 2.71 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 65 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.13 | 0.22 | 3.23 | 2.88 | 0.0% | 4 of 92 | 62 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.73 | 0.15 | 2.76 | 2.66 | 0.0% | 19 of 92 | 65 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.02 | 0.19 | 3.04 | 2.95 | 0.0% | 2 of 91 | 62 |
| 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 | 22.6 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 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 | 26.8 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 9.5 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| 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 | 2.6 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: THREE SPRINGS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stout, Scott | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Wlc Management Firm LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 06/01/2023 | |
| Stout, Scott | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Wlc Management Firm LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/03/2025 |
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 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 10, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on July 10, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on September 16, 2025: "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."
- 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 June 10, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.71 hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.07.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Riverview at the Park Care and Rehabilitation Cent Sainte Genevieve, 13.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 22 citations
- Estates of Perryville, LLC, the Perryville, 13.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 43 citations
- Randolph County Care Center Sparta, 14.4 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Coulterville Rehab & HCC Coulterville, 20.9 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 13 citations
Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- 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 Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab get at its last inspection?
- 5 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 16, 2025. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab 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 Three Springs Sr Living & Rhab?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Wlc Management Firm. Legal business name: THREE SPRINGS SENIOR LIVING & REHABILITATION 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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