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Taylorville Care Center

1 of 5 overall from CMS

600 South Houston, Taylorville, IL 62568

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At a glance

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Taylorville Care Center is a 98-bed nursing home in Taylorville, Illinois (Christian County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.71 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Illinois average of 3.45. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $247,115 in the past three years.

Certified beds
98
Residents per day (average)
73.1
Certified since
1984 (42 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Palladian Healthcare (6 homes)CMS abuse citation icon: Yes

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.

These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.

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 Taylorville Care Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $247,115 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  2. About 74.6% 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
  3. Registered nurse time is 0.27 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 0.72. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

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.

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.

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

MeasureThis homeIllinoisU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.2% 13.4% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.4% 6.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.9% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 43.4% 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 6.6% 3.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.1% 90.3% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 26.3% 14.3% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.0% 18.3% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 91.8% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.0% 4.8% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.4% 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 2.56 2.02 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.32 2.22 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeIllinoisU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 65.2% 69.7% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.7% 2.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.2% 63.1% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 28.2% 26.1% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 20.3% 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 42 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 3 were at the immediate jeopardy level and 5 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 28 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jan 30, 2026: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Aug 15, 202592
Jun 10, 2024156
Jul 13, 2023182

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 (42)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 24, 2026)

  2. JImmediate jeopardy, 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 (Feb 19, 2026)

  3. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 14, 2025)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)

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  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 27, 2025)

  5. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2025)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2025)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 13, 2025)

  8. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 24, 2025)

  9. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  10. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  11. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  12. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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 18, 2024)

  13. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  20. LImmediate jeopardy, widespread

    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 18, 2024)

  21. JImmediate jeopardy, isolated

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 12, 2024)

  22. GActual harm, isolated

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

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  23. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  24. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2024)

  25. 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 (Jun 12, 2024)

Showing the 30 most recent of 42.

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

DateTypeAmount
Jan 30, 2026Fine$84,940
May 23, 2024Fine$162,175

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.

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Compared within Illinois

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Taylorville Care Center?

Taylorville Care Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 1.

How many beds does Taylorville Care Center have?

Taylorville Care Center has 98 certified beds. It averages 73.1 residents per day, about 74.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Taylorville Care Center?

The home reports 2.71 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.27 hours from registered nurses. The Illinois average is 3.45 hours and 0.72 hours from registered nurses.

Has Taylorville Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $247,115 in the past three years.

Does Taylorville Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 145502. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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