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Arcadia Care Peoria Heights

On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.

1629 East Gardner Lane, Peoria Heights, IL 61616110 bedsLicensed & Active
Google rating
3.0/5

based on 8 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is currently experiencing significant operational challenges that families should carefully consider. We strongly advise you to conduct an unannounced visit to inspect the cleanliness of the common areas and resident rooms, and to verify the facility's communication protocols before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

8 reviews on Google
Arcadia Care Peoria Heights faces significant criticism regarding the quality of food, cleanliness, and administrative responsiveness. While one reviewer noted positive renovations, multiple families report concerns about staff indifference, poor hygiene standards, and difficulty communicating with management.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff2.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Newly renovated entry area
  • Some staff members noted as having good hearts

Concerns

  • Poor facility cleanliness and hygiene (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate food quality and availability (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Difficulty reaching administration or staff via phone (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Staff perceived as inattentive or unprofessional (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02024(1)1.72025(6)5.02026(2)

Distribution · 9 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

88%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed the entry area has been beautifully renovated; how do you ensure that same level of attention to detail and cleanliness is maintained throughout the resident living areas?
  • 2We understand that nutrition is vital for our loved one; could you walk us through how you manage meal quality and ensure that residents have consistent access to snacks or hydration throughout the day?
  • 3Communication is very important to our family; what is the best way for us to reach the nursing staff or administration if we have urgent questions or concerns?
  • 4I see that you are active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that input to help improve the day-to-day experience and professionalism of your care team?
  • 5Could you describe the daily activity schedule and how you encourage residents to participate so they stay engaged and feel part of the community?
  • 6Given the facility's size, what is your specific protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health status during the evening and weekend hours?

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Key Review Excerpts

It is not the nursing staff , it is the cleanliness, it isnt clean , smells awful and i have been in the field for years . It is the fact you could never call to get a hold of administration.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

My mother lives here and I can never get ahold of her on the phone. They just put me on hold. I have asked to have her moved and I'm ignored.

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆

This place treats you like you are in prison food is horrible must stuff a dog would not eat staff is rude don't do there jobs rather walk around all day playing on there phones residents will sit in dirty depends for hrs

Long-term resident's family · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 8 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.23hrs
31%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.85hrs
70%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
56%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility87.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
87.5%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
Peoria
51.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility33.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
33.1%
US
15.4%
IL
21.8%
Peoria
23.2%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.6%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
Peoria
23.1%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.9%
Better than Avg
Here
98.9%
US
93.4%
IL
90.0%
Peoria
89.1%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.5%
Better than Avg
Here
14.5%
US
19.4%
IL
21.1%
Peoria
19.5%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.2%
Better than Avg
Here
14.2%
US
15.3%
IL
15.9%
Peoria
18.9%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
IL
63.1%
Peoria
73.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility87.0%
Better than Avg
Here
87.0%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
Peoria
74.7%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
IL
2.4%
Peoria
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
4penalties
55 complaint-triggered
$259,968 in fines

Families filed numerous complaints triggering 54 deficiencies at this facility, with recurring problems in abuse protection, food service operations, and safety management. The facility has faced repeated violations for failing to protect residents from abuse and neglect, with multiple incidents reported across recent surveys. While all cited deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of ongoing complaints and repeat violations in critical care areas suggests persistent operational challenges that families should carefully consider.

Mar 20, 2026Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Mar 4, 2026Complaint
1
0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Jan 9, 2026Routine
4
0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0849Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jan 9, 2026Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Dec 11, 2025Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Jul 9, 2025Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jan 2, 2024

$161,626

Payment Denial

Jan 2, 2024

14-day denial

Fine

Oct 11, 2023

$52,117

Fine

Aug 13, 2023

$46,225

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Arcadia Care Peoria Heights

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Arcadia Care

Chain Size

22 facilities nationwide

Ownership & Management

Owners

Berkowitz, David

Owner (parent company)

Meystel, Yosef

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Cooper, BrandyManaging Control - Governing BodyHorton, JenniferManaging Control - Governing BodyMcclure, MichelleManaging Control - Governing BodySpector, JenniferOfficer / DirectorArcadia Care Management LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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