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Nursing homes in Effingham County, Illinois
Effingham County, Illinois, has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 432 certified beds.
25% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (52%). Inspectors recorded 102 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.6 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $266K across 10 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Effingham County | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 666 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 25% | 52% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.6 | 29.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $266K | $75M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lutheran Care Center | Altamont | 96 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 11.5 | $37K | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center | Effingham | 120 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 13.3 | $11K | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center | Effingham | 154 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 28 | 18.2 | $87K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Effingham Healthcare & Senior Living | Effingham | 62 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 47 | 75.8 | $133K | 30 Apr 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 10 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0727 | 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. | 6 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 5 |
| F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 1 |
Chains present: Pointe Management (1), Helia Healthcare (1), Tutera Senior Living & Health Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Effingham County, Illinois?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 432 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Effingham County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lutheran Care Center (5 stars), Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center (4 stars), Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center (3 stars)
How do Effingham County nursing homes compare with Illinois?
25% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 52% statewide; citations run at 23.6 per 100 beds against 29.8 statewide.