Evercare At Stearns

Penalties

• Dec 16, 2025 — Fine ($97,240)
• Dec 16, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Apr 28, 2025 — Fine ($58,045)
• Apr 28, 2025 — Payment Denial · payment denial 7 days
• Apr 25, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Apr 25, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Apr 25, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Apr 25, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Dec 26, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Dec 26, 2024 — Fine ($75,137)
• Oct 19, 2023 — Fine ($49,472)

Inspection findings

1. Jun 30, 2026 Health · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     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 Jul 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint Under dispute

     F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

     Corrected Jul 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected Jul 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     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 Jul 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection

2. Jan 16, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

     Corrected Jan 17, 2026 · CMS health inspection

3. Dec 16, 2025 Health · 4 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

     Corrected Dec 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

     Corrected Dec 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected Dec 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), and 300.3210t). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation:300.1210b).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

4. Nov 20, 2025 Health · 3 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0602 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

     Corrected Dec 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0627 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

     Corrected Dec 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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 Dec 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

5. Apr 28, 2025 Health · 12 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

     Corrected May 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     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 May 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

     Corrected May 29, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

     Corrected May 29, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected May 29, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

     Corrected May 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected May 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

     Corrected May 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     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 May 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

     Corrected May 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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 May 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected May 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

6. Apr 25, 2025 IDPH docket NH 25-CS0576 · 5 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), and 300.3210t). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1010b), 300.1210b), 300.1210c), and 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), and 300.1210d)5). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)5).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a) and 300.1210b). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.350d). No Fine Total Fine: $8,800.00

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

7. Dec 26, 2024 Health · 4 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

     Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

     Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jan 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity A

     Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1010h), 300.1210b), 300.1210d)3), and 300.3240a). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.3240a).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

8. Jun 18, 2024 Health · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

     Corrected Jul 10, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

     Corrected Jul 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

     Corrected Jul 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0711 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

     Corrected Jul 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

9. May 23, 2024 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

     Corrected Jun 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

10. Oct 19, 2023 Health · 1 finding
    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

      F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      Corrected Nov 8, 2023 · CMS health inspection

11. May 9, 2023 Health · 10 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity G

      F0602 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G

      F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G

      F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0759 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      Corrected Jun 2, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0711 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

      Corrected Jun 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      Corrected Jun 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jun 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety