The Haven of St. Elmo
221 East Cumberland, Saint Elmo, IL 62458 · (618) 829-5581
For profit - Limited Liability company · 60 certified beds
The Haven of St. Elmo has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 4 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $127,905 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · 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 June 12, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 12, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.June 12, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.June 12, 2026 · F0912 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 7, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 7, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 23, 2026 · F0600 · 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.April 23, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 23, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 25, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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.August 25, 2025 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 25, 2025 · F0755 · 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.March 7, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $113,890June 12, 2026
- Fine of $14,015May 7, 2026
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 | 3.03 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.56 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.78 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.6% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 60 |
| Average residents per day | 39.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fayette County Hospital Vandalia · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living Vandalia · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Lutheran Care Center Altamont · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Haven of Bridgeport Bridgeport · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Heartland Nursing & Rehab Casey · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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