Arcadia Care on the Hill
555 West Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62702 · (217) 525-1880
For profit - Corporation · 251 certified beds
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Arcadia Care on the Hill has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in September 2025, found 8 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 3 times in the last three years, $219,628 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 September 17, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.September 17, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.September 17, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 17, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.September 17, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.September 17, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.September 17, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.September 17, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.September 17, 2025 · F0693 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 23 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 27, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 27, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 27, 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.July 27, 2026 · F0686 · 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.July 27, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 27, 2026 · F0727 · 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.July 27, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.July 27, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.July 27, 2026 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 22, 2026 · F0684 · 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.November 26, 2025 · F0689 · 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.October 17, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.September 17, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.September 17, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 24, 2025 · F0689 · 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 5, 2025 · F0689 · 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.October 29, 2024 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.May 16, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: 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.April 1, 2024 · F0755 · 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.January 17, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.January 17, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.January 17, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.November 16, 2023 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $73,800April 22, 2026
- Fine of $98,313September 17, 2025
- Fine of $47,515April 1, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 62 daysStarting October 8, 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 | 2.80 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.17 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.70 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.1% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 251 |
| Average residents per day | 121.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Concordia Village Care Center Springfield · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Springfield Suites Rehab and Nursing Springfield · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Avenues at Springfield Springfield · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Regency Care Springfield · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Arc at Sangamon Valley Springfield · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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