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1095 University Drive Edwardsville, IL 62025 · Madison County
All 3 nursing homes in Edwardsville, IL (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 145985 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Evercare at University a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Evercare at University as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the Illinois average of 2.6.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 2.98 hours per resident per day at Evercare at University, below the Illinois median of 3.33 (US median: 3.72). About 0.28 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.60 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 65.9% of nursing staff left within a year (Illinois median 43.5%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Evercare at University: Medicare and Medicaid
Evercare at University is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Illinois's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on February 11, 2026 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 6 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 71 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 71 citations at Evercare at University across 23 inspection dates, 45 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on October 21, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (28) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (11). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level J, October 21, 2025). 11 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 20, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
February 11, 2026 · 10 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
GProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
FHave 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.
EEnsure 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.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
October 21, 2025 · 5 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
GDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
GRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
June 11, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
May 9, 2025 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
March 14, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
February 27, 2025 · 9 citations
FHave 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.
FEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EHave policies on smoking.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DImplement 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.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
February 20, 2025 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
January 24, 2025 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor 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.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
January 10, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
November 18, 2024 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
October 25, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
October 4, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
September 6, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
August 15, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
FHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
May 28, 2024 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
HProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
April 29, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
January 31, 2024 · 7 citations, includes immediate jeopardy
JProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
GProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DEnsure 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.
December 5, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EEnsure 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.
November 22, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
November 2, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
October 18, 2023 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
October 5, 2023 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DHonor 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.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Questions to ask on a tour of Evercare at University
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on October 21, 2025 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 11, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 1 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
- Nursing staff turnover was 65.9% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
8 penalties in the last three years, including $385,566 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 11, 2026 | Fine | $25,968 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Fine | $158,110 |
| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $43,729 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Fine | $51,307 |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Fine | $11,485 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Fine | $46,715 |
| Jan 31, 2024 | Fine | $25,186 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | Fine | $23,066 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Evercare at University
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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4.3 mi
Anderson Hospital MaryvilleEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 51m for patients treated and sent home
- 11.1 mi
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11.4 mi
Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite CityEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 20m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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