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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Evercare of Breese

(618) 526-4521

About Evercare of Breese

Evercare of Breese provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care designed for recovery and healing. Our experienced team in Breese, Illinois supports patients through their medical needs with compassionate attention and personalized treatment plans to help you regain independence.

Community at a glance

Capacity

112 residents

Location

Breese, IL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1155 NORTH FIRST STREET, Breese, Illinois 62230

(618) 526-4521

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

At its most recent standard inspection, on April 17, 2026, state inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 42 minutes with each resident a day, below the Illinois average of 3 hours 27 minutes.

Medicare fined Evercare of Breese 5 times in the last three years, $164,735 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day2 hours 42 minutesBelow the Illinois average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day19 minutesBelow the Illinois average

Inspections

17 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

April 17, 2026 · Standard inspection · 7 citations

  • Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 21, 2026
  • Ensure 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 Apr 26, 2026
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Apr 21, 2026
  • Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 21, 2026
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 21, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 18, 2026
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 21, 2026

October 16, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 25, 2025
September 18, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • 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 Sep 25, 2025
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 25, 2025
July 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Honor 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 10, 2025
May 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure 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 CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 13, 2025
January 31, 2025 · Standard inspection · 2 citations+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 17, 2025
  • Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 17, 2025
October 16, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure 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 CareFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 5, 2024
July 18, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 19, 2024
February 2, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 3, 2024

Fines and payment denials

5 fines totaling $164,735 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • April 17, 2026Fine: $29,100
  • October 16, 2025Fine: $24,252
  • May 20, 2025Payment denial, 2 days
  • May 20, 2025Fine: $12,674
  • January 31, 2025Fine: $87,877
  • October 16, 2024Fine: $10,832

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Evercare of Breese LLC
Medicare-certified beds
112
Average residents per day
79
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
March 1, 1982
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
145410

Location

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1155 NORTH FIRST STREETBreese, IL 62230

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Questions about Evercare of Breese

How did Evercare of Breese do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on April 17, 2026 and cited 10 health deficiencies, 3 of them from complaint investigations. The Illinois average is 12.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Evercare of Breese?+

Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 42 minutes with each resident per day, including 19 minutes from registered nurses.

Has Evercare of Breese been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Evercare of Breese 5 times in the last three years, totaling $164,735.

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.

Senior living in Breese Skilled Nursing in Illinois Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026