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.
December 26, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected January 20, 2025.
December 26, 2024
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 20, 2025.
June 18, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 5, 2024.
June 18, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2024.
June 18, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 5, 2024.
May 23, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 5, 2024.
October 19, 2023
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 November 8, 2023.
May 9, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected June 2, 2023.
May 9, 2023
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 June 2, 2023.
May 9, 2023
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2023.
May 9, 2023
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected June 2, 2023.
May 9, 2023
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 June 2, 2023.
May 9, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2023.
May 9, 2023
Tag F0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2023.
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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