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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center

901 South Grant, Harvard, IL 60033

Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center, a 34-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Harvard, IL, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #16 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
#16 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
6.76
Well above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
9
Inspection findings

The verdict

Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center, a 34-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Harvard, IL, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #16 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
#16 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
6.76
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
9
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 - Corporation. 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

5/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

4/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
146014
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
34
Residents
16
In Hospital
Yes
County
Mc Henry
Last Inspection
Feb 18, 2026

Staffing Data

How the 6.76 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
2.36 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.00
CNA Hours
4.40
Total Nursing Hours
6.76 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.12
Nursing Turnover
35.5%
RN Turnover
50.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center ranks #16 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center operates 34 certified beds in Harvard, IL with approximately 16 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 5★ · staffing 5★ · quality 4★).

The inspection file contains 9 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider. Staffing is reported at 6.76 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.86), with RN coverage at 2.36 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider embedded within a hospital campus, Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 35.5% (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 (9 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 18, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 18, 2026 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 5, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 18, 2026 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: Mar 5, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 2024 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 17, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 9, 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: Apr 17, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Apr 9, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 26, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 30, 2023 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 3, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2023 Tag: 0695

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 22, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 7, 2023 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 26, 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 17.9% 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 3.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 12.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 9.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 6.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% 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 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 5.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay N/A No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 23.4% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay N/A No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center

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 34 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 Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center?
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (5★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (4★).
Where does Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center ranks 16th among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#16 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 Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center?
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center reports 6.76 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 2.36 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 35.5%.
How many beds does Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center have?
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center has 34 certified beds with approximately 16 residents. The facility is located at 901 South Grant, Harvard, IL 60033.
Does Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center has 9 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center?
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid" and is located within a hospital.
When was Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center was on Feb 18, 2026. The facility received a health inspection rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center?
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center 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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