Nursing Homes · Granite City, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Evercare at Stearns
3900 Stearns Avenue · Granite City, IL 62040 · 109 certified beds
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About Evercare at Stearns
Evercare at Stearns is a nursing home in Granite City, Illinois. Its capacity is 109 beds, above the Madison County median of 107 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Evercare Skilled Nursing. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 34 citations, the most recent on January 16, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.70 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Granite City. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (34)
Records from May 2023 to January 2026.
January 16, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 17, 2026.
December 16, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 31, 2025.
December 16, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 31, 2025.
December 16, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 31, 2025.
November 20, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 3, 2025.
November 20, 2025
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 3, 2025.
November 20, 2025
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 3, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 29, 2025.
April 28, 2025
Tag F0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 21, 2025.
December 26, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected January 20, 2025.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $279,894
July 30, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $22,895 against this nursing home on July 30, 2026.
June 30, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,505 against this nursing home on June 30, 2026.
December 16, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $97,240 against this nursing home on December 16, 2025.
April 28, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $58,045 against this nursing home on April 28, 2025.
April 28, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 22, 2025, lasting 7 days (triggered by inspection on April 28, 2025).
December 26, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $75,137 against this nursing home on December 26, 2024.
October 19, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $49,472 against this nursing home on October 19, 2023.
Staffing
2.70 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 2.95 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Evercare Skilled Nursing, a chain of 9 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.1 overall, 1.7 for health inspections, 1.0 for staffing, 2.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Granite City.
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