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Big Meadows
1000 Longmoor, Savanna, IL 61074
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Big Meadows, in Savanna, Illinois, is certified for 83 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 7, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 36.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $5K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 37.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Carroll Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 36.1 | 36.1 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.9% | 37.9% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $4,500 | $4,500 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 May 2026, 25 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×3 D ×22 E ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 26 May 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jun 2026 |
| 6 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2025 |
| 30 Oct 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 29 Feb 2024 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 20 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jan 2024 |
| 18 Jan 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 3 Feb 2024 |
| 4 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Nov 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | J | Complaint investigation | 16 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | Fine | $4,500 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.9%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Illinois median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 23.4% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 26.0% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.3% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 20.4% | 17.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Carroll County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allure of Mt Carroll | Mount Carroll | 72 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 16.7 | — | 22 May 2024 |
All 2 facilities in Carroll County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Big Meadows been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 5 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Big Meadows been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $5K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Big Meadows compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Big Meadows?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Big Meadows last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.