Clinton County, Illinois · Nursing home
Evercare of Breese
1 of 5 overall from CMS
1155 North First Street, Breese, IL 62230
At a glance
- Overall rating 1 of 5 Below the state average of 2.5
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.70 hours Below the state average of 3.45
- Nursing staff who left in a year Not reported
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 17 7 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years $164,735 5 fines
- Certified beds in use 70.3% of 112 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Evercare of Breese is a 112-bed nursing home in Breese, Illinois (Clinton County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.70 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.45. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $164,735 in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 112
- Residents per day (average)
- 78.7
- Certified since
- 1982 (44 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Evercare Skilled Nursing (9 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Evercare of Breese
Chosen from this home's public data.
- CMS lists 5 fines totaling $164,735 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.42 hours per resident on weekends against 2.70 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 70.3% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 1 of 5 Illinois average 2.5
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Illinois average 2.7
- Staffing 1 of 5 Illinois average 2.1
- Quality measures 1 of 5 Illinois average 3.0
The vertical line marks the Illinois average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 2.70 h Illinois average 3.45
- Nurse aides 1.71 h Illinois average 2.09
- Licensed practical nurses 0.67 h Illinois average 0.64
- Registered nurses 0.32 h Illinois average 0.72
- All staff, weekends 2.42 h Illinois average 3.07
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Illinois average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnoverNot reported
- Illinois average44.5%
- Registered nurse turnoverNot reported
- Illinois average41.8%
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Illinois and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 31.5% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 32.2% | 54.2% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 70.3% | 90.3% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 39.7% | 14.3% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.2% | 18.3% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 84.4% | 91.8% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.8% | 4.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.0% | 20.6% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.2% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.67 | 2.02 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.25 | 2.22 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 54.0% | 69.7% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 79.5% | 63.1% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.9% | 26.1% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 22.2% | 13.9% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level and 6 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 8 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Apr 17, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | 10 | 1 |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 5 | 7 |
| Dec 22, 2023 | 2 | 2 |
Illinois homes averaged 12.6 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (17)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 26, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 18, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 21, 2026)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 25, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 10, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 13, 2025)
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JImmediate jeopardy, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 17, 2025)
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GActual harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 5, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
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GActual harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 3, 2024)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2026 | Fine | $29,100 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Fine | $24,252 |
| May 20, 2025 | Fine | $12,674 |
| May 20, 2025 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Fine | $87,877 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | Fine | $10,832 |
Illinois homes averaged 2.2 fines and $111,013 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Illinois
- Size331 of 666 by certified beds
- Illinois average residents per day95.4
- ChainEvercare Skilled Nursing
- Chain average overall rating1.1 of 5
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Clinton County4
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Evercare of Breese?
Evercare of Breese has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 1.
How many beds does Evercare of Breese have?
Evercare of Breese has 112 certified beds. It averages 78.7 residents per day, about 70.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Evercare of Breese?
The home reports 2.70 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.32 hours from registered nurses. The Illinois average is 3.45 hours and 0.72 hours from registered nurses.
Has Evercare of Breese been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 5 fines totaling $164,735 in the past three years. It also lists 1 payment denial.
Does Evercare of Breese accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
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- 1 of 5 Carlyle Healthcare & Sr Living 109beds 76.6%in use 3.21nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Clinton Manor Living Center 37beds 59.2%in use 7.54nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Clinton County
Who to call in Illinois
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in Illinois.
- Long-term care ombudsman Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-800-252-8966 (Senior HelpLine) An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Central Complaint Registry 1-800-252-4343 The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
Illinois staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 145410. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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