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Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center
901 South Grant, Harvard, IL 60033
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.
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Harvard, Illinois, certified for 34 beds and caring for about 16 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 3, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 26.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.8 hours per resident per day (2.4 RN), above the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 35.5%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mc Henry Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 9 | 32 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 26.5 | 33.0 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.8 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.5% | 49.3% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $62,153 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 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: 18 Feb 2026, 9 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×8 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 9 Apr 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 30 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 26 Jun 2023 |
| 7 Jun 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.5%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 17.9% | 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 | 3.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.0% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.9% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.9% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.0% | 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, corporation. Legal business name: Mercy Harvard Hospital Inc. Chain: Mercyhealth System (3 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Health Corporation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2016 |
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 Mc Henry County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Nursing Home | Marengo | 56 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 16.1 | — | 8 May 2025 |
| Pearl of Crystal Lake, The | Crystal Lake | 97 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 32 | 33.0 | — | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Valley Hi Nursing Home | Woodstock | 128 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 30 | 23.4 | $155K | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Fair Oaks Health Care Center | Crystal Lake | 51 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 56.9 | $26K | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Ignite Medical Mchenry | Mchenry | 84 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 40 | 47.6 | $62K | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Alden Estates Cts of Huntley | Huntley | 170 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 17.1 | $183K | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Alden Terrace of Mchenry Rehababuse icon | Mchenry | 316 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 15.8 | $11K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Crystal Pines Rehab & HCCabuse icon | Crystal Lake | 110 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 48 | 43.6 | $131K | 11 Jun 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Mc Henry County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center been cited for?
9 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.8 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center?
It is part of the Mercyhealth System chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mercy Health Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 18 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Feb 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.