Goldwater Care Clinton
Clinton, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146076) · 134 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 4 totaling $336,424 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (217) 935-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Goldwater Care Clinton has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars, with 1 star for health inspections and 1 star for staffing.
Goldwater Care Clinton reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 69.9% and a 1-star CMS staffing rating.
Goldwater Care Clinton has 4 federal fines on record totaling $336,424.00 and 2 payment denials; CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Goldwater Care Clinton is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Clinton, De Witt County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 2005. The facility has 134 certified beds and an average of 107.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Goldwater Care Clinton has an overall rating of 1 star, below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are also low: 1 star for health inspections, 1 star for quality measures, and 1 star for staffing.
Nurse staffing totals 3.34 hours per resident per day, with 0.23 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 69.9%.
CMS records 4 federal fines totaling $336,424.00, along with 2 payment denials for this facility. CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating families should review the facility's inspection record on Care Compare. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is subject to increased inspection oversight.
Goldwater Care Clinton is part of the Goldwater Care chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Goldwater Care Clinton has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day, with 0.23 RN hours per resident per day and a 69.9% nursing staff turnover rate, corresponding to a CMS staffing rating of 1 star.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 4 fines totaling $336,424.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and has designated it an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Goldwater Care Clinton has 134 certified beds and an average of 107.2 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 Goldwater Care chain, which includes 11 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 2, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Goldwater Care Clinton scores 1 star in all four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2179358500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2179358500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions 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/146076?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.