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Miller Health Care Center
1601 Butterfield Trail, Kankakee, IL 60901
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.
Certified for 160 beds, Miller Health Care Center serves Kankakee in Kankakee County, Illinois and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Illinois median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 11, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 28.4.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $189K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 42.0%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Kankakee Co. median | Illinois median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 34 | 34 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.3 | 25.5 | 28.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.0% | 50.9% | 43.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $189,285 | $86,813 | $45,123 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (6 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 Jul 2024, 4 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×4 D ×17 E ×8 F ×3 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jun 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2026 |
| 17 Apr 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2026 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Aug 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2025 |
| 1 Sep 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Jul 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | C | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2024 |
| 7 Jul 2024 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 May 2024 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | F | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | 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 | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 4 Aug 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 12 May 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2022 |
| 12 May 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2022 |
| 12 May 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2022 |
| 12 May 2022 | 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 | 1 Jun 2022 |
| 12 May 2022 | 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 | 1 Jun 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2026 | Fine | $17,665 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Fine | $171,620 | |
| 18 Jul 2024 | Payment denial | — | 17 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.0%, RNs 47.8%; — 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 | 28.1% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 41.2% | 12.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 4.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.4% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Riverside Senior Living Center.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Medical Center | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
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 Kankakee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Care Center-Kankakee | Kankakee | 107 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 23 | 21.5 | — | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Arc At Kankakee | Kankakee | 51 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 25.5 | $87K | 9 May 2025 |
| Citadel of Bourbonnais,The | Bourbonnais | 107 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 19.6 | — | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Arc At Bradley | Bradley | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 32.5 | $123K | 9 Jun 2026 |
| Momence Meadows Nursing & Rehababuse icon | Momence | 140 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 54 | 38.6 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
All 6 facilities in Kankakee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Miller Health Care Center been cited for?
34 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 Miller Health Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $189K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Miller Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a Illinois median of 3.3 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Miller Health Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Riverside Medical Center. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Miller Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Jul 2024.
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.