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1405 North Second Street Swansea, IL 62226 · St. Clair County
All 2 nursing homes in Swansea, IL (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 145981 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Evercare of Swansea 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 of Swansea 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 3.10 hours per resident per day at Evercare of Swansea, below the Illinois median of 3.33 (US median: 3.72). About 0.33 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.75 hours, 11% below its all-week average. 58.5% 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. 2 administrators left in the past year.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Evercare of Swansea: Medicare and Medicaid
Evercare of Swansea 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 December 17, 2025 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 4 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 60 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 60 citations at Evercare of Swansea across 19 inspection dates, 40 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on December 17, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (10) and quality of life and care (10). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level J, December 17, 2025). 10 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 23, 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.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
December 17, 2025 · 8 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.
GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
FEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
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.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
November 20, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
August 27, 2025 · 6 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.
GEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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.
DEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
July 24, 2025 · 4 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection
JHonor 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.
FDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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.
July 9, 2025 · 6 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.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
FInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
FEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
FProvide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
June 12, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
May 23, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
April 9, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
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.
March 14, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
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.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
January 16, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
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.
DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
December 18, 2024 · 4 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.
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.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
October 11, 2024 · 6 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.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
EImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
September 5, 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.
August 6, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
February 22, 2024 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
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.
FEmploy staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
January 18, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
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.
November 14, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
September 28, 2023 · 7 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Questions to ask on a tour of Evercare of Swansea
- Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on December 17, 2025 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 July 23, 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 58.5% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
- The home averages about 56% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- 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 $170,402 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Fine | $97,257 |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Fine | $73,145 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near Evercare of Swansea
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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1.1 mi
St Elizabeth Hospital BellevilleEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 42m for patients treated and sent home
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2.5 mi
Memorial Hospital BellevilleEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 3h 15m for patients treated and sent home
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7.2 mi
Touchette Regional Hospital East St LouisEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 6m 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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