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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Goldwater Care Peoria Heights

Peoria Heights, IllinoisMedicare inspection record
(309) 682-5428

About Goldwater Care Peoria Heights

Goldwater Care Peoria Heights brings together experienced clinical staff and personalized recovery programs for adults needing skilled nursing and rehabilitation in Illinois. Our Peoria Heights facility focuses on regaining independence through therapeutic support, 24-hour nursing care, and individualized treatment plans tailored to each resident's goals.

Community at a glance

Capacity

94 residents

Location

Peoria Heights, IL

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

5533 NORTH GALENA ROAD, Peoria Heights, Illinois 61614

(309) 682-5428

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

  • Goldwater Care Peoria Heights is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.

At its most recent standard inspection, on April 29, 2026, state inspectors cited 48 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 46 minutes with each resident a day, above the Illinois average of 3 hours 27 minutes.

Medicare fined Goldwater Care Peoria Heights 3 times in the last three years, $703,747 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 46 minutesAbove the Illinois average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day12 minutesBelow the Illinois average
Nursing staff who left in the past year54%Above the Illinois average

Inspections

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

July 13, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Protect 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 Jul 15, 2026

June 17, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Resident RightsFrom a complaintAlready fixed by May 12, 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 CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 19, 2026
  • Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 19, 2026
May 27, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 10, 2026
April 29, 2026 · Standard inspection · 20 citations+
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 25, 2026
  • Honor 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 Apr 30, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 4, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Apr 30, 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, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • 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 Jun 4, 2026
  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • 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 pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Timely 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 ExploitationCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • 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, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 5, 2026
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Coordinate 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 Apr 30, 2026
  • Provide 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 few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2026
April 15, 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 16, 2026
February 28, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • 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 few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 2, 2026
February 13, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 19 citations+
  • Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Immediate danger to residents, widespread (level L)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Provide 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 Feb 16, 2026
  • 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 16, 2026
  • Honor 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 RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 10, 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 ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • 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 pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 10, 2026
  • 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 few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 2, 2026
  • Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 16, 2026
December 7, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Timely 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 Dec 8, 2025
  • Develop 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 8, 2025
August 6, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 7, 2025
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 7, 2025
December 7, 2024 · 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 pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 13, 2024
October 1, 2024 · Standard inspection · 5 citations+
  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 25, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 25, 2024
  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Oct 25, 2024
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 25, 2024
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 25, 2024
July 11, 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 Jul 27, 2024
May 18, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 8, 2024
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 8, 2024
  • 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 8, 2024

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Fines and payment denials

3 fines totaling $703,747 and 3 Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

  • April 29, 2026Payment denial, 33 days
  • April 29, 2026Fine: $175,800
  • February 13, 2026Fine: $346,525
  • February 13, 2026Payment denial, 34 days
  • November 30, 2023Fine: $181,422
  • November 30, 2023Payment denial, 111 days

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights LLC
Medicare-certified beds
94
Average residents per day
57
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
February 2, 1972
Part of a chain
Goldwater Care, 11 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
145239

Location

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5533 NORTH GALENA ROADPeoria Heights, IL 61614

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Questions about Goldwater Care Peoria Heights

How did Goldwater Care Peoria Heights do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on April 29, 2026 and cited 48 health deficiencies, 29 of them from complaint investigations. The Illinois average is 12.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Goldwater Care Peoria Heights?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 46 minutes with each resident per day, including 12 minutes from registered nurses. 54% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Goldwater Care Peoria Heights been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Goldwater Care Peoria Heights 3 times in the last three years, totaling $703,747.

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 Peoria Heights Skilled Nursing in Illinois Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026