The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Scott County Nursing Center
WINCHESTER, IL · Medicare-certified · 49 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationGovernment-run
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Scott County Nursing Center in Winchester, IL has an overall 2-star rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating and 1-star quality measures rating, though staffing is rated 5 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and the facility had $29,295 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7597 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $29,295recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7597.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.93
- Nurse aides
- 2.37
- Weekend nursing
- 3.30
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.3%15.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%6.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
11.1%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
6.9%6.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
10.3%2.4%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.5%4.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12%17.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.6%11.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—8.3%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.5%14%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.7%2.4%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%97.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—95.7%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to have policies and procedures in place to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 607 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $29,295 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $29,295 in total fines · 3 payment denials.
- 6 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 23, 2026
- $29,295
Federal fine
Apr 23, 2026
- 16 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Sep 29, 2025
- 5 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 25, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Occupancy
- 45.8 residents on an average day (93% of 49 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 19 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.