Goldwater Care Peoria Heights

PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL • CMS Certification: 145239

  • Date Updated: May 01, 2026
  • Overall Rating: 1 Stars
  • Address: 5533 NORTH GALENA ROAD, PEORIA HEIGHTS IL 61614
  • Phone: 3096825428

About Goldwater Care Peoria Heights

Goldwater Care Peoria Heights, located in PEORIA HEIGHTS, IL, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Goldwater Care Peoria Heights

Key Performance Indicators

  • CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
  • Nursing Hours 3.08 hrs
  • Safety Record Clean

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the GOLDWATER CARE network. This chain operates 11 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection
1.9
Staffing
1.2
Quality
2.6

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Below Average Staffing

Goldwater Care Peoria Heights provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.25 hrs/day
State: 0.72 US: 0.68
Case Mix Adj: 0.98
Quality Adj: 0.17

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.20 hrs/day
State: 1.36 US: 1.54
Case Mix Adj: 1.25
Quality Adj: 0.65

Certified Assistants

1.88 hrs/day
State: 2.12 US: 2.33
Case Mix Adj: 3.38
Quality Adj: 1.29

CMS Quality Ratings

Category Rating Stars
Overall Rating 1
Health Inspection 1
Quality Measures 4
Staffing 1

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle Score Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent) 580 Oct 01, 2024
Weighted Average 733 Combined Score
Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) N/A
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) N/A
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) N/A
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) N/A

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) 15.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) 10.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) 0.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) 1.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) 87.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) 1.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) 91.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) 70.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) 2.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) 26.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) 18.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) 97.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) 40.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) 3.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) 35.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) 30.5%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

  • 2023: 12 complaints
  • 2024: 26 complaints
  • 2025: 4 complaints
  • 2026: 20 complaints
  • Total: 62 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date Description
Apr 10, 2026 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Apr 10, 2026 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Mar 02, 2026 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 02, 2026 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 16, 2026 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Feb 16, 2026 Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility?s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Feb 16, 2026 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Feb 16, 2026 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Feb 16, 2026 Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Feb 16, 2026 Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Feb 16, 2026 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Feb 16, 2026 Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Feb 16, 2026 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Feb 16, 2026 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Feb 16, 2026 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Feb 16, 2026 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Feb 16, 2026 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Feb 16, 2026 Ensure 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.
Feb 16, 2026 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Feb 16, 2026 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Dec 08, 2025 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Dec 08, 2025 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Aug 07, 2025 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Aug 07, 2025 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Dec 13, 2024 Honor 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.
Jul 27, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Jun 08, 2024 Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Jun 08, 2024 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Jun 08, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Jun 08, 2024 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jun 08, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
May 10, 2024 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
May 03, 2024 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Apr 12, 2024 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Apr 12, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Apr 12, 2024 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Apr 12, 2024 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Apr 11, 2024 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Apr 10, 2024 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Apr 10, 2024 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Apr 10, 2024 Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Feb 22, 2024 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Feb 13, 2024 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Feb 13, 2024 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Feb 13, 2024 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Feb 13, 2024 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Feb 13, 2024 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Feb 13, 2024 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Jan 19, 2024 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jan 19, 2024 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Dec 17, 2023 Have 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.
Dec 17, 2023 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Dec 17, 2023 Ensure 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.
Dec 17, 2023 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 22, 2023 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Nov 22, 2023 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 22, 2023 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nov 22, 2023 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 06, 2023 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Jul 06, 2023 Honor 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.
Jul 06, 2023 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 16, 2023 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

GOLDWATER CARE PEORIA HEIGHTS LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

Associated Doctors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Goldwater Care Peoria Heights has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 3.08 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Goldwater Care Peoria Heights is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
  • Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
  • Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
  • Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
The facility has 94 certified beds.

Goldwater Care Peoria Heights accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
  • Room type (private vs. semi-private)
  • Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
  • Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Goldwater Care Peoria Heights directly at 3096825428. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Goldwater Care Peoria Heights, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

  • Overall cleanliness and odors
  • Resident room conditions
  • Common area maintenance
  • Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

  • Staff-to-resident ratios
  • How staff interact with residents
  • Response time to resident needs
  • Staff knowledge and professionalism

Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.

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