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Southgate Health Care Center

900 EAST NINTH STREET, METROPOLIS, IL 62960
Score: 32 / 100

With a score of 32/100, Southgate Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Illinois nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Southgate Health Care Center, with 3.12 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent CMS inspections identified 32 deficiencies at Southgate Health Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.12 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.41 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.99 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.67 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.28 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

32
Total Deficiencies
Jan 26, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 31 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0755 Severity F
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity F
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jan 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0839 Severity F
    Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
    Jan 26, 2026 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0925 Severity F
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 9.8% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 35.8% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $98,590

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 32 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -9 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
140
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11