Freeburg, IL

Freeburg Care Center

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $101,294 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

746 Urbanna Drive, Freeburg, IL

(618) 539-5856

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

1 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

118

Certified beds

Average residents

97

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1984-12-19

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

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

0.89

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.39

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.58

All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.19

RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.10

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.21

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.31

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.72

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.32

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

73%

Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

55%

Annual nurse turnover · state 46% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

13,631

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

2.64

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9804

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 20.37% · Performance 22.57% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 7.90% · Performance 9.10% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

0

Baseline 49.15% · Performance 63.16% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.06

Baseline 3.11 hours · Performance 3.38 hours · Measure score 1.06 · Achievement 1.06 · Improvement 0.51

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.93%
10.72%
0.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 123 · Observed rate 11.38% · Lower 95% interval 7.61%
Discharge to community 27.42%
50.57%
23.1 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 75 · Observed rate 17.33% · Lower 95% interval 17.54%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.22
1.02
0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.57%
95.27%
3.3 pts better
Numerator 69 · Denominator 70
Falls with major injury 1.43%
0.77%
0.7 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 70
Discharge self-care score 28.57%
53.69%
25.1 pts worse
Numerator 18 · Denominator 63
Discharge mobility score 15.87%
50.94%
35.1 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 63
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 70 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 9.1%
7.12%
2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 86 · Observed rate 12.79% · Lower 95% interval 5.58%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0.84%
8.2%
7.4 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 119
Staff flu vaccination coverage 68%
42%
26 pts better
Numerator 85 · Denominator 125
Discharge function score 30.16%
56.45%
26.3 pts worse
Numerator 19 · Denominator 63
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 25 · Denominator 25
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 47.37%
25.2%
22.2 pts better
Numerator 18 · Denominator 38

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.8
2.0
0.8 pts worse
1.9
0.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.8 · Observed 3.0 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
2.3
0.6 pts better
1.8
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
89.6%
10.4 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.8%
91.6%
3.2 pts better
95.5%
0.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.6%
3.3%
2.3 pts worse
3.3%
2.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 3.4% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 9.3% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
50.3%
50.3 pts better
11.4%
11.4 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 who lose too much weight 5.9%
6.5%
0.6 pts better
5.4%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 9.5% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 5.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.0%
18.5%
3.5 pts better
19.6%
4.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.9% · Q2 16.9% · Q3 11.0% · Q4 14.1% · 4Q avg 15.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.0%
22.8%
12.8 pts better
16.7%
6.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 12.2% · Q4 14.0% · 4Q avg 10.0% · 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 29.3%
17.2%
12.1 pts worse
16.3%
13 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.3% · Q2 31.2% · Q3 34.9% · Q4 32.2% · 4Q avg 29.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 32.3%
15.0%
17.3 pts worse
14.9%
17.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.9% · Q2 38.8% · Q3 32.3% · Q4 31.1% · 4Q avg 32.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 4.4%
1.1%
3.3 pts worse
1.0%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 5.5% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 4.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.5%
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.4%
21.3%
3.1 pts worse
19.8%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.9% · Q2 27.1% · Q3 21.7% · Q4 30.1% · 4Q avg 24.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
5.2%
1.3 pts better
5.1%
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 5.3% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
68.8%
29.5 pts better
81.7%
16.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.9% · Q2 98.3% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.6% · 4Q avg 98.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 17.1%
14.0%
3.1 pts worse
12.0%
5.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.1% · Observed 16.0% · Expected 10.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.3%
2.3%
1 pts worse
1.6%
1.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 3.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.0%
63.0%
6 pts better
79.7%
10.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 69.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 28.6%
26.2%
2.4 pts worse
23.9%
4.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 28.6% · Observed 25.0% · Expected 20.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-30 · Fire 2024-08-30

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-22 · Fire 2023-09-22

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-07-08 · Fire 2022-07-08

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-09-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-09-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-10-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-10-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-10-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-10-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-08-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-07-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2022-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-07-22

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2026-01-13

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 2026-01-30

G · Actual harm 2025-10-21

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 2025-11-07

G · Actual harm 2025-05-30

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2025-05-23

G · Actual harm 2025-05-30

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-30

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 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-30

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-05-23

G · Actual harm 2024-08-30

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-09-20

G · Actual harm 2024-08-30

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 2024-09-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-09-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

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 2024-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-09-20

G · Actual harm 2023-12-12

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 2024-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-12

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 2024-01-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-12

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-01-10

G · Actual harm 2023-09-22

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 2023-10-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

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 2023-10-31

G · Actual harm 2023-09-01

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 2023-10-31

G · Actual harm 2022-07-08

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 2022-07-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2022-07-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-07-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

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 2022-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-07-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-08

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-07-28

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$28,373 2024-08-30

Fine

Fine · fine $28,373

Fine

$38,420 2023-12-12

Fine

Fine · fine $38,420

Fine

$0 2023-12-12

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-01-06 · 4 days

4 day denial

$34,501 2023-09-01

Fine

Fine · fine $34,501

Fine

$0 2023-09-01

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2023-09-23 · 38 days

38 day denial

Ownership

Schaufler, John

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

21% 1 facilities 2012-03-08
Parrish, Herschel

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

14% 1 facilities 2012-12-11
Holland, Barbara

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

7% 1 facilities 1979-02-28
Stumpf, Carolyn

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

7% 1 facilities 1979-02-28
Towers, Brad

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

7% 1 facilities 2018-09-12
Bonta, Amy

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2016-01-19
Heiligenstein, Frank

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-04-01
Lickenbrock, Dale

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2017-04-01
Rhutasel, Larry

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-08-24
Rhutasel, Larry

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-08-24
Schaufler, John

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-03-08
Schaufler, John

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-03-08
Templin Healthcare Accounting Services

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2017-01-01

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