Evercare of Breese
1155 North First Street, Breese, IL 62230 · (618) 526-4521
For profit - Limited Liability company · 112 certified beds
Evercare of Breese has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 7 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $164,735 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 17, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 17, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.April 17, 2026 · F0825 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.April 17, 2026 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 17, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.April 17, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Educate 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.April 17, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 17, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 16, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.September 18, 2025 · F0583 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.September 18, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 7, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 20, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 16, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 18, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.February 2, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $29,100April 17, 2026
- Fine of $24,252October 16, 2025
- Fine of $12,674May 20, 2025
- Fine of $87,877January 31, 2025
- Fine of $10,832October 16, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 2 daysStarting June 11, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 2.70 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.32 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.71 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | Not available | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 112 |
| Average residents per day | 78.7 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Aviston Countryside Manor Aviston · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Carlyle Healthcare & Sr Living Carlyle · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Clinton Manor Living Center New Baden · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Evercare of Breese on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.