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Evercare at Stearns
Granite City, IllinoisMedicare inspection record
About Evercare at Stearns
Evercare at Stearns brings skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Granite City, Illinois families when recovery and specialized care matter most. Our experienced team focuses on personalized treatment plans, helping residents regain strength and independence through compassionate professional care.
Community at a glance
Capacity
109 residents
Location
Granite City, IL
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
3900 STEARNS AVENUE, Granite City, Illinois 62040
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
- Medicare flags Evercare at Stearns for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.
At its most recent standard inspection, on April 28, 2025, state inspectors cited 22 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.5).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 4 minutes with each resident a day, below the Illinois average of 3 hours 27 minutes.
Medicare fined Evercare at Stearns 4 times in the last three years, $222,893 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 4 minutesBelow the Illinois average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 16 minutesBelow the Illinois average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 76%Above the Illinois average |
Inspections
29 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
June 30, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
January 16, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 17, 2026
December 16, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025
November 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 3, 2025Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 3, 2025Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 3, 2025
April 28, 2025 · Standard inspection · 12 citations+
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 29, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 21, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 21, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Resident RightsCorrected May 21, 2025Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected May 21, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 21, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected May 21, 2025Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 21, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 21, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected May 21, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 29, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 29, 2025
December 26, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 20, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 20, 2025Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 20, 2025
June 18, 2024 · Standard inspection · 3 citations+
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jul 10, 2024Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 5, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 5, 2024
May 23, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2024
Fines and payment denials
4 fines totaling $222,893 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- June 30, 2026Fine: $26,505
- December 16, 2025Fine: $63,206
- April 28, 2025Fine: $58,045
- April 28, 2025Payment denial, 7 days
- December 26, 2024Fine: $75,137
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Evercare at Stearns LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 109
- Average residents per day
- 104
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- September 16, 1995
- Part of a chain
- Evercare Skilled Nursing, 9 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 145847
Location
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3900 STEARNS AVENUEGranite City, IL 62040
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Questions about Evercare at Stearns
How did Evercare at Stearns do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on April 28, 2025 and cited 22 health deficiencies, 15 of them from complaint investigations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Evercare at Stearns?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 4 minutes with each resident per day, including 16 minutes from registered nurses. 76% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Evercare at Stearns been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Evercare at Stearns 4 times in the last three years, totaling $222,893.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.