St Gerard's Community of Care
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 7 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
The facility is praised for its compassionate, mission-oriented care. However, because there is a historical report of staffing and equipment issues, families should perform a walkthrough to verify that equipment is functional and observe staffing levels during peak hours.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
7 reviews analyzed“Families can expect a facility that is highly regarded for its mission-driven approach and understanding nature. However, there is a single critical report of significant issues regarding staffing shortages and malfunctioning equipment that should be investigated.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Mission-driven care
- Understanding and compassionate approach
Concerns
- Short staffing and malfunctioning equipment
Rating Trends
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Distribution
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such a high staffing rating, how do the caregivers personally bond with the residents during their daily routines?
- 2I noticed the facility is quite intimate with 34 residents; how does this small community size help in providing personalized medical attention?
- 3What specific steps are in place to ensure all health and safety protocols are strictly followed to maintain a high standard of care?
- 4Could you tell us about the types of social activities or group outings organized to keep the residents engaged with one another?
- 5How does the nursing team communicate with families regarding any changes in a resident's medical condition or emergency situations?
- 6It's wonderful to see such positive feedback from others; how does the staff work to maintain that sense of community and warmth for new residents?
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Key Review Excerpts
“They are true! They are the true mission. They are understanding!”
“Short staff equipment don't work most of the time”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents with depression symptoms
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
St. Gerard's has significant concerns with recurring deficiencies in abuse prevention and resident safety across multiple surveys. The facility has struggled with protecting residents from abuse and neglect, developing proper safety policies, and maintaining adequate infection control programs. While all violations show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues with resident protection, care planning, and safety systems suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider when evaluating this facility.
Jul 23, 2025Routine2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 13, 2024Routine10
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Jul 19, 2023Routine3
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jun 13, 2024
$48,233
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
St Gerard's Community of Care
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
The Franciscan Sisters of Dillingen
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
7 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit stgerards.org
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