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Michaelsen Health Center
831 North Batavia Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510
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.
Michaelsen Health Center, in Batavia, Illinois, is certified for 99 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Covenant Living chain.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 10, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.2 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $9K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (1.6 RN), above the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 40.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kane Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 30 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.2 | 30.3 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.6 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.2% | 40.5% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,110 | $19,250 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (25 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: 20 Feb 2026, 20 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×13 E ×5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 22 Apr 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 20 Feb 2026 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Apr 2025 | 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 | 28 Apr 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Dec 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 3 Apr 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 | 16 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 28 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 | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 13 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Apr 2025 | Payment denial | — | 3 days |
| 3 Apr 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.2%, RNs 27.3%; 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 | 14.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 11.9% | 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 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.0% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.8% | 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: Covenant Health Care Center, Inc.. Chain: Covenant Living (15 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Living Communities & Services | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/26/1969 |
| Covenant Living Communities & Services | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/07/2009 |
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 Kane County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperion Care Fox River | Elgin | 94 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 10.6 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Avondale Estates of Elgin | Elgin | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 9.2 | — | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Greenfields of Geneva | Geneva | 43 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 44.2 | $14K | 10 Jan 2026 |
| Highland Oaks | Elgin | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 45.8 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Courts of Waterford | Aurora | 60 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 31.7 | $22K | 15 Mar 2026 |
| Asbury Gardens Nsg & Rehab | North Aurora | 75 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 26.7 | $2K | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Avantara Aurora | Aurora | 87 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 26.4 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Crescent Care of Elgin | Elgin | 88 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 26.1 | $45K | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 25 facilities in Kane County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Michaelsen Health Center been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Illinois median is 34 per facility.
Has Michaelsen Health Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Michaelsen Health Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Michaelsen Health Center?
It is part of the Covenant Living chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Covenant Living Communities & Services and Covenant Living Communities & Services. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Michaelsen Health Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 20 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.