Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center
Harvard, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146014) · 34 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (815) 943-2967 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center reports 6.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 2.36 RN hours, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.5% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Harvard, McHenry County, Illinois. The facility is certified for 34 beds and has an average daily census of 15.7 residents. It is operated as a non-profit corporation and has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since November 30, 2001.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 5 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 6.76 hours per resident per day, including 2.36 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center is part of the Mercyhealth System chain, which operates 3 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare and reflects the most recent data vintage available in the source dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.76 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 2.36, and nursing staff turnover is 35.5%, earning a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 34 beds with an average daily census of 15.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation and is part of the Mercyhealth System chain, which includes 3 facilities with an average rating of 4.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 30, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS reports separate ratings for health inspections (5 stars), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall rating (5 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8159432967 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 8159432967 to arrange a visit and check Medicare Care Compare for further details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146014?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.