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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Spring Creek

777 Draper Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432

Spring Creek, a 168-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Joliet, IL, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #183 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy 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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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#183 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.67
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
33
Inspection findings · 3 serious

The verdict

Spring Creek, a 168-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Joliet, IL, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #183 of 661 rated homes in IL on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing below the national norm. 3 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#183 of 661
In-state rank among rated IL homes
2.67
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
33
Inspection findings · 3 serious

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 For 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

4/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
146172
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
168
Residents
118
In Hospital
No
County
Will
Last Inspection
Dec 12, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 2.67 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.37 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.74
CNA Hours
1.55
Total Nursing Hours
2.67 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.03
Nursing Turnover
18.2%
RN Turnover
14.3%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Spring Creek

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Spring Creek ranks #183 of 661 rated nursing homes in IL on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Spring Creek operates 168 certified beds in Joliet, IL with approximately 118 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 2★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 33 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 3 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS enforcement records show 1 penalty totaling $19K levied against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 2.67 total nursing hours (national average 3.86) and 0.37 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Spring Creek falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 18.2% (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 (33 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0609

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0567

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 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 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 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: Dec 13, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 12, 2025 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: Dec 13, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Dec 12, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 13, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 1, 2025 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 1, 2025 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 2, 2025

G - Isolated - Actual harm Mar 20, 2025 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 21, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2024 Tag: 0813

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2024 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 28, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2024 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 28, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 25, 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 28, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2024 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: Oct 28, 2024

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2024 Tag: 0554

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

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 28, 2024

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Oct 25, 2024 Tag: 0727

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.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 28, 2024

G - Isolated - Actual harm Sep 10, 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: Sep 12, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 29, 2024 Tag: 0567

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 2, 2024 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: May 3, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2023 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2023 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: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 18, 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

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2023 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 21, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 18, 2023 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: Dec 21, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0778

Help the resident make transportation arrangements to and from radiology services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 Tag: 0776

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 18, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 14, 2023 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: Sep 18, 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 3.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 21.4% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 2.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 91.0% 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 79.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 22.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 90.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 8.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 52.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 51.0% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $19K

Date Type Amount
Dec 12, 2025 Fine $19K

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

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

What the CMS records show for Spring Creek

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 168 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 Spring Creek?
Spring Creek has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (2★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Spring Creek rank among nursing homes in IL?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Spring Creek ranks 183rd among 661 rated nursing homes in IL (#183 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 Spring Creek?
Spring Creek reports 2.67 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.37 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 18.2%.
How many beds does Spring Creek have?
Spring Creek has 168 certified beds with approximately 118 residents. The facility is located at 777 Draper Avenue, Joliet, IL 60432.
Does Spring Creek have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Spring Creek has 33 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 3 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Spring Creek received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Spring Creek has received 1 penalties totaling $19K.
Who owns Spring Creek?
Spring Creek is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Spring Creek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Spring Creek was on Dec 12, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Spring Creek?
Spring Creek 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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