Safety Report: Springfield Skilled Care Center
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 (33) than in the cycle before (27).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 7 | June 12, 2026; August 30, 2024; July 29, 2024; July 12, 2024; January 31, 2024; February 3, 2023; November 26, 2019 |
| 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) | 6 | June 12, 2026; August 30, 2024; July 29, 2024; July 12, 2024; January 31, 2024; February 3, 2023 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 5 | June 12, 2026; January 13, 2026; February 13, 2025; July 12, 2024; February 3, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 5 | January 13, 2026; April 10, 2025; February 13, 2025; July 29, 2024; November 26, 2019 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | February 13, 2025; August 30, 2024; July 29, 2024; July 12, 2024; November 26, 2019 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 5 | February 13, 2025; August 30, 2024; July 29, 2024; July 12, 2024; February 3, 2023 |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F759) | 4 | June 12, 2026; January 13, 2026; February 3, 2023; November 26, 2019 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 4 | August 30, 2024; July 29, 2024; July 12, 2024; February 3, 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) | 3 | June 12, 2026; October 7, 2024; November 26, 2019 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 3 | January 13, 2026; February 13, 2025; November 26, 2019 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 3 | January 13, 2026; February 13, 2025; November 26, 2019 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 3 | February 13, 2025; February 3, 2023; November 26, 2019 |
| Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F919) | 3 | February 13, 2025; October 7, 2024; December 6, 2023 |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (F623) | 3 | November 20, 2024; February 3, 2023; November 26, 2019 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 3 | September 12, 2024; February 3, 2023; November 26, 2019 |
| Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F698) | 3 | January 24, 2024; February 3, 2023; November 26, 2019 |
| Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (F561) | 2 | June 12, 2026; February 3, 2023 |
| Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F700) | 2 | February 13, 2025; November 26, 2019 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 2 | February 13, 2025; February 3, 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) | 2 | February 13, 2025; November 26, 2019 |
| Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. (F661) | 2 | February 13, 2025; November 26, 2019 |
| Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. (F554) | 2 | February 13, 2025; February 3, 2023 |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. (F732) | 2 | February 13, 2025; February 3, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 2 | October 7, 2024; November 26, 2019 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 13, 2026 | Fine | $54,304 |
| February 13, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 46 days, starting April 4, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 | Fine | $105,521 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 8, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 12, 2026 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
January 27, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 13, 2026 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
April 10, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 13, 2025 — 19 citations (includes serious)
November 20, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 7, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
September 12, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 30, 2024 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
July 29, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
July 12, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
January 31, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 24, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 6, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 21, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 3, 2023 — 22 citations
November 26, 2019 — 19 citations
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare