Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality Rating- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- IllinoisAbove only 37% of peers665 rated homes · average 2.5★
- Stephenson CountyAbove only 25% of peers5 rated homes · average 2.2★
- United StatesAbove only 20% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.7 vs IL avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.1 vs IL avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+2.1 vs IL avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersIL avg2.7★U.S. avg2.8★
Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.
It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.
Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersIL avg2.1★U.S. avg2.9★
Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.
More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.
Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 88% of peersIL avg2.9★U.S. avg3.6★
Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.
It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.
Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff—hrsNo dataIL avg3.49Benchmark4.10
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.
RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only—hrsNo dataIL avg0.73Benchmark0.75
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better55%Above only 26% of peersIL avg46%RN turnover59%
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.
Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$110,367Above only 32% of peersIL avg$95,677Fines · denials5 · 1
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cyclesCitations by monthMar 2023 – Dec 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
Showing
Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.
Dec 6, 2025Cycle 1worst E · no actual harm
- F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Dec 12, 2025
Sep 2, 2025Cycle 1worst G · actual harm
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Jul 21, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2025
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2025
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Jun 10, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025
May 28, 2025Cycle 1worst E · no actual harm
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jul 3, 2025
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 3, 2025
Mar 18, 2025Cycle 1worst G · actual harm$14,505
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Mar 8, 2025
Dec 11, 2024Cycle 1worst G · actual harm$14,788
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Dec 18, 2024
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
- F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 18, 2024
- F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Dec 18, 2024
Sep 13, 2024Cycle 2worst G · actual harm$12,581
- F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Sep 24, 2024
Aug 1, 2024Cycle 2worst G · actual harm$12,248
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2024
May 21, 2024Cycle 2worst D · no actual harm
- F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 4, 2024
Apr 23, 2024Cycle 2worst D · no actual harm
- F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 1, 2024
Feb 8, 2024Cycle 2worst G · actual harm$56,245, payment denial
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2024
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2024
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2024
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2024
- F660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 4, 2024
Nov 9, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F887Educate 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.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Nov 23, 2023
Nov 1, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2023
Oct 10, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 27, 2023
Jul 6, 2023Cycle 3worst G · actual harm
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2023
May 10, 2023Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Jun 6, 2023
Mar 29, 2023Cycle 3worst F · no actual harm
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2023
- F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2023
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Apr 22, 2023
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2023
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2023
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2023
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2023
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023
Mar 9, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2023
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined—hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only—hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours—hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours—hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays—hrs
- Illinois average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better55%Above only 26% of peersIL avg 46%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only59%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year—
- Occupancy124 certified beds · ~78 residents a day63%Above only 24% of peersIL avg 74%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $110,367In fines
- 5Fines
- 1Payment denial
- $95,677IL avg in fines
Actions on record
- Mar 18, 2025Civil money penalty$14,505
- Dec 11, 2024Civil money penalty$14,788
- Sep 13, 2024Civil money penalty$12,581
- Aug 1, 2024Civil money penalty$12,248
- Feb 8, 2024Civil money penalty$56,245
- Feb 8, 2024Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Mar 9, 2024
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Ascension Living20 facilities in the chain2.6★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Rural
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
- Ascension Health Senior Care
- Ascension Health Senior Care
- Robin Binek
- Ryan Breedlove
- Kellie Gronefeld
- Lisa Musgrave
- Erin Shadbolt
- Kenneth Smoot
- Erin Shadbolt
- Demetrios Petrovas
- Georgette Parent
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData sources
- CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
- CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
- CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.
Notes
- CMS Certification Number 145935 · 659 EAST JEFFERSON STREET, FREEPORT, IL, 61032.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in Illinois and Stephenson County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
- This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.









