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Evercare of Granite City

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

3500 Century Drive, Granite City, IL 62040|86 beds|Licensed & Active

1/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.6/5

based on 34 Google reviews

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5/ 10

high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Abuse citation on record
Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
High staff turnover (66%)

Below average in IL · Below recommended RN staffing · $50,035 in fines · Abuse citation

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Cedarhurst of Granite City is highly recommended for its warm, attentive staff and vibrant activity schedule, making it a strong choice for those seeking a supportive community. However, families should proactively discuss communication protocols for medical incidents and observe response times during tours to ensure they meet your loved one's needs.

Google Reviews

34 reviews on Google

“Cedarhurst of Granite City is highly regarded by families for its attentive, compassionate staff and clean, welcoming environment. While most reviewers praise the quality of care and variety of activities, some families have noted occasional concerns regarding communication during medical incidents and response times for call lights.”

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Attentive and compassionate nursing staff
Clean and well-maintained facility
Proactive and responsive management
Diverse daily activity programming

Concerns

Slow response times to call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Inconsistent communication regarding resident medical incidents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 38 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

1Given that you have 86 residents, what is your protocol for ensuring that call lights are answered promptly during peak hours?
2I noticed your team is highly praised for being compassionate; how do you ensure that same level of proactive communication when a resident experiences a change in their medical condition?
3With seven recent state violations on record, what specific steps has the leadership team taken to address those findings and improve the facility's overall compliance?
4Your activity calendar looks quite diverse; could you walk me through how you tailor these daily programs to engage residents with different interests and mobility levels?
5Since management is noted for being very responsive, what is the best way for family members to stay updated on their loved one's health status and daily progress?
6How does your nursing staff balance the need for attentive care with the demands of a facility this size to ensure no resident feels overlooked?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The staff - from Karen, the Director, to the Nursing staff and even the Kitchen and Cleaning staff are genuinely kind and loving and truly care about my Mom.”

Assisted living resident's family · 2025★★★★★

“Any issues we’ve raised have been handled promptly and professionally. Grandma mentioned several times, she likes the food her better than her previous facility.”

Grandchild of resident · 2025★★★★★

“Sometimes it takes a while for an answer to call light. The food is just OK staff that delivers very friendly and willing to accommodate”

Family member · 2025★★★★☆

Source: 34 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.35hrs

47%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

2.70hrs

66%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

68%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

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

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

Medicare Rating

3/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility14.1%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

14.1%

12.1%

52.5%

Madison

19.4%

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

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility4.8%

Better than Avg

Here

4.8%

15.5%

21.8%

Madison

18.1%

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility8.3%

Better than Avg

Here

8.3%

19.4%

21.1%

Madison

19.6%

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility25.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

25.0%

14.4%

14.2%

Madison

15.0%

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility98.2%

Better than Avg

Here

98.2%

93.4%

90.0%

Madison

91.6%

💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility98.7%

Better than Avg

Here

98.7%

95.5%

91.8%

Madison

91.2%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility83.1%

Better than Avg

Here

83.1%

79.8%

63.1%

Madison

70.5%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility87.1%

Better than Avg

Here

87.1%

81.8%

69.0%

Madison

78.5%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

2.4%

Madison

1.7%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies

2penalties

Well below state avg (12.0)

7 complaint-triggered

$50,035 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints leading to serious findings about resident protection from abuse and neglect, with repeated violations across three separate incidents. The facility shows ongoing struggles with accident prevention and safety, appropriate treatment and care, and medication management. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of complaint-triggered issues and recurring safety problems in recent years warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Dec 8, 2025Complaint1 finding

0744Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Sep 19, 2025Routine2 findings

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Jun 26, 2025Complaint1 finding

0600Actual 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.

Jun 6, 2025Complaint1 finding

0600Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

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.

Apr 3, 2025Complaint2 findings

0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Oct 18, 2024Routine4 findings

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 26, 2025

$22,165

Fine

Jun 6, 2025

$10,358

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Evercare of Granite City

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Evercare Skilled Nursing

Chain Size

11 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 1.6/5 · Rank 4 of 11

Ownership & Management

Owners

Undisclosed

Ownership Data Not Available · Organization

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.

(618) 877-2700

longevitylivingofgranitecity.com

3500 Century Drive

Granite City, IL 62040

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References & Resources

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Google Reviews

34 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

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