Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home
1225 South Ewing Drive, Pontiac, IL 61764 · (815) 844-5121
For profit - Corporation · 90 certified beds
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2024, found 11 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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 May 16, 2024 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.May 16, 2024 · F0740 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 16, 2024 · F0880 · 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.May 16, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.May 16, 2024 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 16, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.May 16, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 16, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.May 16, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement 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.May 16, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 16, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 16, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.June 29, 2026 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 29, 2026 · F0684 · 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.June 29, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.August 20, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.August 20, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 20, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.November 25, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 25, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 25, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.24 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.27 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.19 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.3% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 84.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Evenglow Lodge Pontiac · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac Pontiac · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Arc at Dwight Dwight · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Fairview Haven Fairbury · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Flanagan · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.