Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-28 · Fire 2025-04-28
19 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (8 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Granite City, IL
Evercare at Stearns
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $213,909 in total fines with 19 recent health deficiencies
3900 Stearns Avenue, Granite City, IL
(618) 931-3900
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
109
Certified beds
Average residents
103
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Evercare Skilled Nursing
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1995-09-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
11 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.30
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.77
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.09
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.16
All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.07
RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.80
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.25
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.04
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.37
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.93
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.10
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
67%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
71%
Annual nurse turnover · state 46% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
3,343
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
44.81
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9979
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
6.74
Baseline 11.93% · Performance 6.91% · Measure score 6.74 · Achievement 3.09 · Improvement 6.74
Total nurse turnover
3.77
Baseline 76.70% · Performance 54.55% · Measure score 3.77 · Achievement 2.23 · Improvement 3.77
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.93
Baseline 3.73 hours · Performance 3.91 hours · Measure score 2.93 · Achievement 2.93 · Improvement 0.38
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.92% |
10.72%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 58 · Observed rate 6.9% · Lower 95% interval 6.78% |
| Discharge to community | 33.83% |
50.57%
16.7 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 35 · Observed rate 20% · Lower 95% interval 17.53% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.22 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95.92% |
95.27%
0.7 pts better
|
Numerator 47 · Denominator 49 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 49 |
| Discharge self-care score | 44.12% |
53.69%
9.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 34 |
| Discharge mobility score | 41.18% |
50.94%
9.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 34 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.04% |
2.29%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 49 · Adjusted rate 1.73% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.91% |
7.12%
0.2 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 6.67% · Lower 95% interval 3.72% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 13.1% |
8.2%
4.9 pts better
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 145 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 25% |
42%
17 pts worse
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 112 |
| Discharge function score | 44.12% |
56.45%
12.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 15 · Denominator 34 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 91.3% |
25.2%
66.1 pts better
|
Numerator 21 · Denominator 23 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
2.0
0.6 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.3
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.2 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
89.6%
9.9 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 99.0% · Q3 98.9% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.2% |
91.6%
4.6 pts better
|
95.5%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
3.3%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.8% |
50.3%
40.5 pts better
|
11.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.9% · Q2 12.0% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 11.1% · 4Q avg 9.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.1% |
6.5%
3.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 14.9% · Q3 12.6% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 10.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 31.7% |
18.5%
13.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
12.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.6% · Q2 35.2% · Q3 31.8% · Q4 31.5% · 4Q avg 31.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 35.6% |
22.8%
12.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
18.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.1% · Q2 35.0% · Q3 36.7% · Q4 42.6% · 4Q avg 35.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 15.0% |
17.2%
2.2 pts better
|
16.3%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.4% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 17.9% · Q4 21.1% · 4Q avg 15.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.2% |
15.0%
1.2 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.6% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 17.2% · Q4 26.1% · 4Q avg 16.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
1.1%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.6% |
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.2% |
21.3%
3.1 pts better
|
19.8%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 7.6% · Q3 30.0% · Q4 25.9% · 4Q avg 18.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.4% |
5.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 6.4% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 5.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.6% |
68.8%
17.8 pts better
|
81.7%
4.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.7% · Q2 87.3% · Q3 75.6% · Q4 89.6% · 4Q avg 86.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.9% |
14.0%
0.1 pts better
|
12.0%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 13.9% · Observed 16.7% · Expected 13.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
2.3%
2.3 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 26.3% |
63.0%
36.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
53.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 26.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.7% |
26.2%
2.5 pts better
|
23.9%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 23.7% · Observed 29.2% · Expected 29.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-06-18 · Fire 2024-06-18
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-05-09 · Fire 2023-05-09
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-18
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-07-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2023-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-06-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-06-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2026-01-16
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-01-17
G · Actual harm
2025-12-16
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-31
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2025-12-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-11-20
F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-12-03
G · Actual harm
2025-04-28
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-21
G · Actual harm
2025-04-28
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-05-29
G · Actual harm
2025-04-28
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-21
G · Actual harm
2025-04-28
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-28
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-28
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-05-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-28
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-28
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-05-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-28
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-28
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-28
F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-05-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-21
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-12-26
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-20
G · Actual harm
2024-12-26
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-01-20
G · Actual harm
2024-12-26
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-01-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-18
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-07-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-18
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-07-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-18
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-23
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-05
G · Actual harm
2023-10-19
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-11-08
G · Actual harm
2023-05-09
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-06-02
G · Actual harm
2023-05-09
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-02
G · Actual harm
2023-05-09
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2023-06-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-06-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-06-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-06-02
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$89,300
2025-04-28
Fine
Fine · fine $89,300
Fine
$0
2025-04-28
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-05-22 · 7 days
7 day denial
$75,137
2024-12-26
Fine
Fine · fine $75,137
Fine
$49,472
2023-10-19
Fine
Fine · fine $49,472
Fine
Ownership
D & N, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Dtd Hc, LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Bennett, Norbert
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Denz, Donald
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Donad T Denz Irrv Tr
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Norbert A Bennett Irrv Tr Fbo Children
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Norbert A Bennett Irrv Tr Fbo Grandchildren
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Warcup, Christine
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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