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605 East Church Street Kewanee, IL 61443 · Henry County
All 2 nursing homes in Kewanee, IL (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 145418 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Avenues at Royal Oak 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 Avenues at Royal Oak as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 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 2.80 hours per resident per day at Avenues at Royal Oak, below the Illinois median of 3.33 (US median: 3.72). About 0.21 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.54 hours, 9% below its all-week average. 26% of nursing staff left within a year (Illinois median 43.5%). That is lower than most homes in Illinois, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Avenues at Royal Oak: Medicare and Medicaid
Avenues at Royal Oak 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 September 16, 2025 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 13 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 76 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 76 citations at Avenues at Royal Oak across 19 inspection dates, 38 of them from complaint investigations. 5 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on April 30, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (22) and resident rights (18). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently" (tag F0835, level L, February 14, 2024). 22 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 7, 2026 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect 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.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
June 12, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
May 29, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor 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.
April 30, 2026 · 2 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
February 27, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
January 13, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
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.
September 16, 2025 · 7 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.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
EHonor 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.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
August 1, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
May 20, 2025 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
March 27, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
February 28, 2025 · 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.
December 20, 2024 · 4 citations · includes complaint inspection
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
November 4, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
September 25, 2024 · 13 citations, includes actual harm
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
GEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
FImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
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 request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
July 12, 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.
May 8, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
March 6, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
February 14, 2024 · 8 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
LAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
KDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
JNot transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
FEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
DProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
October 26, 2023 · 18 citations, includes actual harm
HProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
FHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
FAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
FHonor 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.
FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
FSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
EDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
Questions to ask on a tour of Avenues at Royal Oak
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on February 14, 2024 under the rule on administration. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on August 7, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- CMS rates staffing 2 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
8 penalties in the last three years, including $422,234 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2026 | Fine | $26,685 |
| May 20, 2025 | Fine | $21,548 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Fine | $72,459 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 25 days of payments denied |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Fine | $185,705 |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Payment Denial | 67 days of payments denied |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Fine | $115,837 |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Payment Denial | 38 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Avenues at Royal Oak
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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1.7 mi
OSF Saint Luke Medical Center KewaneeEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 1h 47m for patients treated and sent home
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20.3 mi
Hammond Henry Hospital GeneseoEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 48m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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