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Winning Wheels

701 East 3rd Street, Prophetstown, IL 61277

CCN 145556 · Non-profit, corporation · 88 certified beds

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Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

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.

Winning Wheels is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Prophetstown, Illinois, certified for 88 beds and caring for about 70 residents a day.

CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois median of 2; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.

Inspectors recorded 53 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 17, 17 by cycle, most recent first), 5 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 60.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 28.4.

CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $12K.

Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Illinois median of 3.3; nursing staff turnover is 50.6%.

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53health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles5 at actual harm or worse
$12Kfines listed by CMS1 penalty in period
3.8nurse hours per resident per daystate median 3.3
79%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)70 residents a day

Compared with county, state and nation

MeasureThis facilityWhiteside Co. medianIllinois medianUS average
Overall star rating1223.0
Health citations, 3 cycles53363428.7
Citations per 100 beds60.245.728.426.8
Total nurse hours per resident day3.83.63.33.9
RN hours per resident day0.60.60.60.7
Nursing staff turnover50.6%50.6%43.4%45.8%
Fines listed$12,258$45,133$45,123—

County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 666 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.

Citations by survey cycle

Cycle 1 (latest)19
Cycle 217
Cycle 317

Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Illinois average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Jul 2025, 13 Jun 2024.

Severity mix: J ×1 G ×4 D ×32 E ×11 F ×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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C

Survey dateTagWhat the tag requiresSeverityTypeCorrected
5 Feb 2026F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation27 Feb 2026
5 Feb 2026F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FComplaint investigation27 Feb 2026
27 Jan 2026F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation6 Feb 2026
21 Dec 2025F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.EComplaint investigation31 Dec 2025
21 Dec 2025F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.EComplaint investigation31 Dec 2025
21 Dec 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint investigation31 Dec 2025
23 Jul 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0803Ensure 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.EStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0693Ensure 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.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0761Ensure 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.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
23 Jul 2025F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.DStandard survey7 Aug 2025
27 May 2025F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation6 Jun 2025
20 May 2025F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation30 May 2025
13 Feb 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint investigation28 Feb 2025
7 Jan 2025F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DComplaint investigation17 Jan 2025
7 Jan 2025F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint investigation17 Jan 2025
23 Jul 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint investigation9 Aug 2024
13 Jun 2024F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0688Provide 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.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
13 Jun 2024F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard survey3 Jul 2024
1 May 2024F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JComplaint investigation7 May 2024
1 May 2024F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint investigation7 May 2024
1 May 2024F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint investigation7 May 2024
1 May 2024F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint investigation7 May 2024
2 Nov 2023F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.GComplaint investigation6 Nov 2023
2 Nov 2023F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.EComplaint investigation6 Nov 2023
2 Nov 2023F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.EComplaint investigation6 Nov 2023
2 Nov 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EComplaint investigation6 Nov 2023
17 Aug 2023F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard survey18 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.FStandard survey18 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.EStandard survey18 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard survey18 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard survey18 Aug 2023
17 Aug 2023F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.DStandard survey18 Aug 2023
1 Aug 2023F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint investigation4 Aug 2023
1 Aug 2023F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DComplaint investigation4 Aug 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmountDetail
1 May 2024Fine$12,258

Staffing

Total nursing3.78 h
Nurse aides2.54 h
LPN0.69 h
RN0.55 h
Weekend total3.53 h

Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Illinois average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.6%, RNs 80.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.

Quality measures

MeasureResidentsThis facilityIllinois medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay6.9%11.5%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.4%0.4%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay2.1%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay2.8%2.6%2.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay4.9%12.2%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay7.8%4.3%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay24.2%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: Winning Wheels Inc.

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 Whiteside County

FacilityCityBedsOverallHealthStaffingCitationsPer 100 bedsFinesLast survey
Allure of ProphetstownProphetstown703413245.7$45K21 Dec 2025
Citadel of Sterling,TheSterling1213412218.2$11K30 Apr 2026
La Bella of SterlingSterling702312028.6—16 Jun 2026
Resthave Home-Whiteside Countyabuse iconMorrison702243651.4$265K9 Jun 2026
Allure of Sterlingabuse iconSterling1301213728.5$118K21 Apr 2026
La Bella of MorrisonMorrison741214662.2$66K27 May 2026

All 7 facilities in Whiteside County

Questions and answers

How many deficiencies has Winning Wheels been cited for?

53 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 Winning Wheels been fined?

Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $12K in the period covered.

How does staffing at Winning Wheels 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 Winning Wheels?

Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.

When was Winning Wheels last inspected?

The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jul 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.