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620 East First Street Gibson City, IL 60936 · Ford County
All 2 nursing homes in Gibson City, IL (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 145911 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Goldwater Care Gibson City 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 Goldwater Care Gibson City 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 3.31 hours per resident per day at Goldwater Care Gibson City, about the same as the Illinois median of 3.33 (US median: 3.72). About 0.40 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 45.1% of nursing staff left within a year (Illinois median 43.5%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Goldwater Care Gibson City: Medicare and Medicaid
Goldwater Care Gibson City 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 March 28, 2025 and found 2 deficiencies, plus 11 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 75 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 75 citations at Goldwater Care Gibson City across 17 inspection dates, 37 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on September 26, 2024 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (22) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (15). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors" (tag F0760, level J, September 26, 2024). 15 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
May 12, 2026 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
March 20, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
February 19, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
December 23, 2025 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
ESafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
September 14, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
May 8, 2025 · 5 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
March 28, 2025 · 2 citations
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
October 23, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
October 1, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
September 26, 2024 · 2 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
July 9, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
July 3, 2024 · 6 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
FTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
FRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
FConduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
FProvide training in compliance and ethics.
FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
April 24, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
March 19, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
February 6, 2024 · 12 citations
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide 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.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DEnsure 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.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
October 18, 2023 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
February 16, 2023 · 24 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
FReport COVID19 data to residents and families.
FPerform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
FEnsure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
ETry 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.
EImplement 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.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
EEnsure 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.
EDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
EEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
ERegularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Questions to ask on a tour of Goldwater Care Gibson City
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on September 26, 2024 under the rule on pharmacy service. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on May 12, 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?
- 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
3 penalties in the last three years, including $59,827 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 33 days of payments denied |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Fine | $59,827 |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Payment Denial | 2 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Goldwater Care Gibson City
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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1.5 mi
Gibson Community Hospital Gibson CityEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 52m for patients treated and sent home
- 24.2 mi
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24.6 mi
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center UrbanaEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 4m 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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Affiliation comes from CMS's affiliated-entity data, October 2026. All 11 Goldwater Care nursing homes ›
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