Winning Wheels
Prophetstown, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145556) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,258
Phone: (815) 537-5168 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Winning Wheels has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Winning Wheels reports total nurse staffing of about 3.78 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.6%.
Winning Wheels has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,258.00, with no payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Winning Wheels is a non-profit nursing home in Prophetstown, Whiteside County, Illinois, certified for 88 beds with an average of 69.5 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since June 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Winning Wheels 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 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5. These four ratings each reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation and together form the overall score.
Total nurse staffing time is reported at 3.78 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.55 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $12,258.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for Winning Wheels. Families should review the facility's inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details of the incident(s) behind this flag. There is no Special Focus Facility designation on record for this facility, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months.
No chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
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?
Winning Wheels has an overall rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Winning Wheels accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.78 hours per resident per day, with 0.55 RN hours per resident per day; turnover is 50.6%, and the staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $12,258.00 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 Facility status is on record.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Winning Wheels is certified for 88 beds with an average of 69.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not list a chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Winning Wheels has been certified since June 7, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (1/5), health inspections (2/5), quality measures (3/5), and staffing (1/5), each reflecting a different part of the survey and data process.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 815-537-5168 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 815-537-5168 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details for Winning Wheels at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145556?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.