CMS data shows Goldwater Care Spring Valley earning a D grade with a score of 45/100, placing it below most facilities in Illinois. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.
Staffing levels are a potential concern at Goldwater Care Spring Valley, with 2.99 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 36 deficiencies at Goldwater Care Spring Valley, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: implement a program that monitors antibiotic use..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 2.99 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.7 | Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.42 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 1.86 | 2.4 | Below Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 2.70 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.51 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0881 Severity EImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Feb 4, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
- Tag 0688 Severity DProvide 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 medicFeb 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Feb 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0690 Severity DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to preventFeb 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0757 Severity DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Feb 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service 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 | 4.6% | 4.5% | Average |
| Falls with major injury | 1.9% | 3.0% | Better |
| On antipsychotic medication | 15.1% | 14.5% | Average |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.2% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 10.2% | 14.0% | Better |
| Excessive weight loss | 3.1% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 25.5% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $61,237
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 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: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -6 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
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