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Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise caring and compassionate nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1115 North Wenthe, Effingham, IL 62401120 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 21 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The facility is highly regarded for its rehabilitation services and clean, updated environment. However, because multiple reviewers have raised concerns about understaffing and administrative responsiveness, we recommend you visit during off-peak hours and ask specifically about the staff-to-resident ratio on weekends.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

21 reviews on Google
Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center receives polarized feedback, with many families praising the caring staff and recent facility renovations. However, significant concerns persist regarding chronic understaffing and administrative responsiveness, which some reviewers feel negatively impacts the quality of care for long-term residents.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff8.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms5.0Value2.0

Strengths

  • Caring and compassionate nursing staff
  • Clean and updated facility environment
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy department
  • Patient and kind communication with families

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to neglect (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor administrative responsiveness to complaints (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2341.02018(1)1.02021(3)5.02023(9)4.42024(7)5.02025(2)5.02026(2)

Distribution · 24 analyzed

5
19
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
5

How They Respond to Reviews

67%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given that the CMS staffing rating is currently a 2 out of 5, could you explain how you ensure consistent, high-quality attention for residents during peak hours?
  • 2I noticed that some families have expressed concerns regarding administrative responsiveness; what is the best way for us to communicate with management if we have a question or an issue that needs attention?
  • 3It is great to see that the facility actively engages with online feedback; how do you use that family input to make tangible improvements to the daily experience here?
  • 4The rehabilitation therapy department is highly regarded by families; how do you integrate those therapy goals into the resident's daily routine and activities?
  • 5With 120 residents in the facility, how does your team manage medical emergencies or urgent health changes to ensure residents receive immediate care?
  • 6Since the facility is described as clean and updated, what specific social activities or programs do you offer to keep residents active and engaged within these spaces?

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Key Review Excerpts

My Mother has been in Evergreen for several months for rehab. She has made such a huge improvement there. ALL of the staff there is so amazing.

Rehab patient's family · 2024★★★★★

While at times they maybe understaffed the quality and level of care they have for the residents does not lack. They treat their residents like they would want their own familes treated.

Family member · 2023★★★★★

Great place to send your loved one to if you want them to be neglected, fall, and break a hip. Administration does not care about understaffing; they pride themselves on cutting the labor down so low that it should be illegal.

Family member · 2018☆☆☆☆
Source: 21 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.56hrs
74%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
2.83hrs
69%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
67%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
17%
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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
16.9%
US
12.1%
IL
52.5%
Effingham
6.4%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.0%
US
19.4%
IL
21.1%
Effingham
21.2%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
21.9%
US
19.5%
IL
18.3%
Effingham
30.3%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
21.7%
US
14.4%
IL
14.2%
Effingham
20.6%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
96.9%
US
93.4%
IL
90.0%
Effingham
98.9%
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Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
4.9%
IL
5.0%
Effingham
5.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.1%
Better than Avg
Here
88.1%
US
79.8%
IL
63.1%
Effingham
84.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.3%
Better than Avg
Here
92.3%
US
81.8%
IL
69.0%
Effingham
89.1%
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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%
Effingham
4.4%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
1penalties
Well below state avg (12.0)
9 complaint-triggered
$10,358 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints about this facility, with recent issues in medication management, resident rights, and safety supervision. The facility shows recurring problems with fire safety and emergency preparedness across multiple years, along with concerns about daily care assistance and infection control. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated complaints and safety issues warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Apr 16, 2026Complaint
1
0698Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Oct 17, 2025Complaint
2
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Feb 25, 2025Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Dec 20, 2024Complaint
3
0550Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0697Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Oct 18, 2024Routine
7
0025Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0351Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Sep 1, 2023Routine
9
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.

0024Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

0026Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 25, 2025

$10,542

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Evergreen Nursing & Rehab Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Helia Healthcare

Chain Size

13 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.5/5 · Rank 4 of 13

Ownership & Management

Owners

Miller, Stephen

Owner

100%

Key personnel

Miller, StephenContracted Managing EmployeeMiller, StephenOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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