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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Evenglow Lodge

215 East Washington, Pontiac, IL 61764

Evenglow Lodge, a 48-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Pontiac, IL, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #17 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#17 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
5.08
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
21
Inspection findings

The verdict

Evenglow Lodge, a 48-bed non profit - other nursing facility in Pontiac, IL, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #17 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

5 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#17 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
5.08
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
21
Inspection findings on file

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 666 IL nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Other. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

5/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
146095
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
48
Residents
26
In Hospital
No
County
Livingston
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 5.08 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.89 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.78
CNA Hours
3.41
Total Nursing Hours
5.08 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.01
Nursing Turnover
60.0%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Evenglow Lodge

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Evenglow Lodge ranks #17 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Evenglow Lodge operates 48 certified beds in Pontiac, IL with approximately 26 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 21 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 5.08 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.89 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Evenglow Lodge falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 60.0% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (21 most recent)

C - Widespread - No harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 27, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0677

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0580

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 5, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 1, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0688

Provide 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 medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0645

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0580

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Nov 29, 2023 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 27.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 12.5% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 1.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 97.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 26.1% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 31.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 87.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 95.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Evenglow Lodge, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Evenglow Lodge

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IL registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IL registry
  • Peer homes near 48 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IL. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Evenglow Lodge?
Evenglow Lodge has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
Where does Evenglow Lodge rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Evenglow Lodge ranks 17th among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#17 of 661). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Evenglow Lodge?
Evenglow Lodge reports 5.08 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.89 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 60.0%.
How many beds does Evenglow Lodge have?
Evenglow Lodge has 48 certified beds with approximately 26 residents. The facility is located at 215 East Washington, Pontiac, IL 61764.
Does Evenglow Lodge have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Evenglow Lodge has 21 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Evenglow Lodge received any fines or penalties?
No, Evenglow Lodge has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Evenglow Lodge?
Evenglow Lodge is classified as "Non profit - Other" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Evenglow Lodge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Evenglow Lodge was on Dec 17, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Evenglow Lodge?
Evenglow Lodge is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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