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3900 Stearns Avenue Granite City, IL 62040 · Madison County
All 2 nursing homes in Granite City, IL (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 145847 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Evercare at Stearns 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 Stearns 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 2.70 hours per resident per day at Evercare at Stearns, below the Illinois median of 3.33 (US median: 3.72). About 0.31 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.51 hours, 7% below its all-week average. 71.8% 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 Stearns: Medicare and Medicaid
Evercare at Stearns 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 June 30, 2026 and found 11 deficiencies, plus 11 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 42 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 42 citations at Evercare at Stearns across 10 inspection dates, 21 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on December 26, 2024 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (12) and quality of life and care (11). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals" (tag F0684, level J, December 26, 2024). 12 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 21, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
June 30, 2026 · 14 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.
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.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide 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.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
January 16, 2026 · 1 citation, 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.
December 16, 2025 · 3 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.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
November 20, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
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.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
DEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
April 28, 2025 · 12 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
December 26, 2024 · 3 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
GImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
June 18, 2024 · 3 citations
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
May 23, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
October 19, 2023 · 1 citation, 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Evercare at Stearns
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on December 26, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 21, 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 71.8% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- 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
7 penalties in the last three years, including $295,260 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Fine | $22,895 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Fine | $26,505 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Fine | $63,206 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Fine | $58,045 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 7 days of payments denied |
| Dec 26, 2024 | Fine | $75,137 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Fine | $49,472 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 |
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Hospitals near Evercare at Stearns
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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3.0 mi
Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite CityEmergency room ★★☆☆☆ Medicare overall 2 of 5Median ER visit 2h 20m for patients treated and sent home
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8.1 mi
Christian Hospital Northeast St LouisEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 37m for patients treated and sent home
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8.4 mi
Anderson Hospital MaryvilleEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 51m 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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