Evercare At University
Edwardsville, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145985) · 118 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 8 totaling $399,548
Phone: (618) 656-1081 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Evercare At University has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 1 star.
Evercare At University reports 2.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 63.2% and a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Evercare At University has 8 federal fines on record totaling $399,548.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Evercare At University is a for-profit nursing home in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 2000. The facility is licensed for 118 beds and had an average of 100.6 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives this facility an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Component ratings are: health inspections 1 star, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 1 star.
Reported nurse staffing totals 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 63.2%.
CMS records 8 federal fines totaling $399,548.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the incident(s) that triggered this flag.
Evercare At University is part of the Evercare Skilled Nursing chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 1.1 stars across the chain. There has been no change of ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Evercare At University has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.26 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 63.2% and a staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 8 fines totaling $399,548.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 118 beds and had an average of 100.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Evercare Skilled Nursing chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 1.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 3, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; this facility scored 1, 1, 1, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6186561081 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6186561081 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145985?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.