Safety Report: Goldwater Care Peoria Heights
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (48) than in the cycle before (8).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 6 | June 17, 2026; February 28, 2026; February 13, 2026; December 21, 2023; October 31, 2023; July 24, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 6 | May 27, 2026; April 29, 2026; February 13, 2026; March 21, 2024; December 21, 2023; July 24, 2023 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 5 | April 29, 2026; October 1, 2024; November 30, 2023; October 31, 2023; July 24, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 4 | April 29, 2026; March 21, 2024; January 6, 2024; July 24, 2023 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 4 | February 13, 2026; March 21, 2024; December 21, 2023; October 31, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 4 | February 13, 2026; July 11, 2024; May 18, 2024; February 27, 2024 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | April 29, 2026; February 13, 2026; May 18, 2024 |
| 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. (F727) | 3 | April 29, 2026; November 30, 2023; July 24, 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. (F584) | 3 | April 29, 2026; December 7, 2024; July 24, 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. (F761) | 3 | April 29, 2026; November 30, 2023; July 24, 2023 |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F679) | 3 | April 29, 2026; February 13, 2026; July 24, 2023 |
| Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. (F835) | 3 | February 13, 2026; December 21, 2023; July 24, 2023 |
| Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly (F868) | 3 | February 13, 2026; October 1, 2024; July 24, 2023 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 3 | February 13, 2026; February 27, 2024; July 24, 2023 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 3 | February 13, 2026; May 18, 2024; July 24, 2023 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 3 | April 24, 2024; February 27, 2024; November 30, 2023 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | December 21, 2023; October 31, 2023; July 24, 2023 |
| Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F881) | 2 | April 29, 2026; October 1, 2024 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | April 29, 2026; July 24, 2023 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | April 29, 2026; July 24, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | April 29, 2026; July 24, 2023 |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F645) | 2 | April 29, 2026; October 1, 2024 |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F610) | 2 | April 29, 2026; August 6, 2025 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | April 29, 2026; December 7, 2025 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | April 15, 2026; January 6, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 2 | February 13, 2026; May 18, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | February 13, 2026; December 21, 2023 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 2 | December 21, 2023; July 24, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2026 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 33 days, starting May 23, 2026 |
| April 29, 2026 | Fine | $175,800 |
| February 13, 2026 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 34 days, starting March 13, 2026 |
| February 13, 2026 | Fine | $225,242 |
| November 30, 2023 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 111 days, starting January 20, 2024 |
| November 30, 2023 | Fine | $181,422 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 13, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 17, 2026 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 27, 2026 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 29, 2026 — 20 citations (includes serious)
April 15, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 28, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 13, 2026 — 19 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
December 7, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
August 6, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 7, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 1, 2024 — 5 citations
July 11, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 18, 2024 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
April 24, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 21, 2024 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 27, 2024 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
January 6, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 21, 2023 — 7 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 30, 2023 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
October 31, 2023 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
July 24, 2023 — 28 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare