Goldwater Care Peoria Heights
Peoria Heights, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145239) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $527,947 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (309) 682-5428 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Goldwater Care Peoria Heights an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is also 1 out of 5.
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights reports 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including just 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights has 2 federal fines on record totaling $527,947.00, plus 2 payment denials. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it is under increased inspection due to a pattern of serious quality issues.
About this facility
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Peoria Heights, Peoria County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 1972. The facility has 94 certified beds with an average of 56.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measures rating is 3 out of 5, and its Staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels reported are 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.2%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $527,947.00, along with 2 payment denials on record. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF (Special Focus Facility) Candidate, meaning it has been identified as having a pattern of serious quality issues and is subject to increased CMS oversight and inspection frequency. Families should review the full inspection history on Care Compare.
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights is part of the Goldwater Care chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.5 out of 5. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
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?
CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
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 3.76 hours per resident per day, with 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 54.2%. Its CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $527,947.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon reported, but CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, indicating a pattern of serious quality issues and increased inspection scrutiny.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 94 certified beds with an average daily population of 56.5 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 operates 11 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 2, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3096825428 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 3096825428 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full, current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145239?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.