Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center
Effingham, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145628) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,542
Phone: (217) 347-7121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.5%.
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,542.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center is a for-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Effingham, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1989. The facility is certified for 120 beds, with an average daily census of 46.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Evergreen holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. The health inspection rating is 4 stars, the quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and the staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 2.78, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,542.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials recorded. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation associated with this facility in the provided data.
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center is part of the Helia Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars, meaning Evergreen's 4-star overall rating is notably higher than its chain average. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator's performance record. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5; nursing turnover is 68.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,542.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average daily census of 46.3 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 Helia Healthcare chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on July 14, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2173477121 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in CMS data; contact the facility at 2173477121 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145628?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.