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Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N, Gifford, IL 61847
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.
Country Health is a Non-profit, other nursing home in Gifford, Illinois, certified for 89 beds and caring for about 85 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (23, 14, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 8 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 56.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $150K and 3 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 53.6%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Champaign Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 75 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 56.2 | 125.0 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.6% | 53.6% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $150,053 | $150,053 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 24 Sep 2025, 23 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: G ×8 D ×27 E ×12 F ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 26 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 26 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 26 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 26 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 | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 13 Dec 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | 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 | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 24 Sep 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 29 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 21 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2025 |
| 11 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Jan 2025 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jul 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Mar 2024 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | 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 | 25 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Sep 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 16 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | Payment denial | — | 23 days |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Fine | $76,700 | |
| 23 Oct 2024 | Payment denial | — | 42 days |
| 23 Oct 2024 | Fine | $73,353 | |
| 13 Sep 2023 | Payment denial | — | 15 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.6%, RNs 60.0%; 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 | 26.3% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.3% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 12.7% | 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: non-profit, other. Legal business name: Country Health, Inc.. Chain: Heritage Operations Group (9 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Country Health, Inc. | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2016 |
| Heritage Operations Group, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/2016 |
| Heritage Operations Group, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2025 |
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 Champaign County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark-Lindsey Villageabuse icon | Urbana | 25 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 128.0 | $94K | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Accolade Healthcare of Savoy | Savoy | 213 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 107 | 50.2 | $162K | 4 May 2026 |
| Haven of Champaign | Champaign | 60 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 75 | 125.0 | $12K | 29 Apr 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Champaign County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Country Health been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 8 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Country Health been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $150K in the period covered, plus 3 payment denials.
How does staffing at Country Health compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Country Health?
It is part of the Heritage Operations Group chain. Ownership type is non-profit, other. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Country Health, Inc. and Heritage Operations Group, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Country Health last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 24 Sep 2025.
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.