Nursing Homes · Metropolis, IL
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Southgate Health Care Center
900 East Ninth Street · Metropolis, IL 62960 · 140 certified beds
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About Southgate Health Care Center
Southgate Health Care Center is a nursing home in Metropolis, Illinois. Its capacity is 140 beds, above the Illinois median of 111 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 33 citations, the most recent on March 27, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.71 hours per resident per day. It is one of 2 nursing homes listed in Metropolis. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (33)
Records from April 2023 to March 2026.
March 27, 2026
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 17, 2026.
March 27, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 17, 2026.
January 27, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2026.
January 27, 2026
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 April 3, 2026.
January 27, 2026
Tag F0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 10, 2026.
January 27, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2026.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 2, 2026.
May 30, 2025
Tag F0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 15, 2025.
April 18, 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 10, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 15, 2025.
March 6, 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 6, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 15, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 15, 2025.
October 17, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 18, 2024.
October 17, 2024
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 18, 2024.
September 26, 2024
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected October 3, 2024.
September 13, 2024
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 20, 2024.
August 13, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2024.
May 31, 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 28, 2024.
May 31, 2024
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 June 28, 2024.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $20,170
January 27, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 9, 2026, lasting 8 days (triggered by inspection on January 27, 2026).
September 13, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,761 against this nursing home on September 13, 2024.
December 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $7,409 against this nursing home on December 11, 2023.
Staffing
3.71 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.65 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
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 Metropolis.
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