Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Evercare at University
1095 University Drive · Edwardsville, IL 62025 · 118 certified beds
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About Evercare at University
Evercare at University is a nursing home in Edwardsville, Illinois. Its capacity is 118 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 68 citations, the most recent on October 21, 2025. CMS also lists 8 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.98 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Edwardsville. 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
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (68)
Records from March 2023 to October 2025.
October 21, 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 October 22, 2025.
October 21, 2025
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 22, 2025.
October 21, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected October 22, 2025.
October 21, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 22, 2025.
October 21, 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 October 22, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2025.
June 11, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 12, 2025.
May 9, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected May 10, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 15, 2025.
March 14, 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 March 15, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 15, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0926Have policies on smoking.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2025.
February 27, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0727Have 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 3, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2025.
February 27, 2025
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2025.
February 27, 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 February 28, 2025.
Penalties (8)
Total fines: $398,905
February 11, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $39,950 against this nursing home on February 11, 2026.
October 21, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $158,110 against this nursing home on October 21, 2025.
May 9, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $43,086 against this nursing home on May 9, 2025.
February 20, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $51,307 against this nursing home on February 20, 2025.
October 4, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $11,485 against this nursing home on October 4, 2024.
April 29, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $46,715 against this nursing home on April 29, 2024.
January 31, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $25,186 against this nursing home on January 31, 2024.
October 18, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $23,066 against this nursing home on October 18, 2023.
Staffing
2.98 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.79 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
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Nearby alternatives
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