nursing home in Harvard, IL
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center
901 South Grant, Harvard, IL 60033 · (815) 943-2967
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center at a glance
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center is a 34-bed non-profit nursing home in Harvard, Illinois (Mc Henry County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Illinois average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 6.8 hours of nursing care per day (2.4 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 18, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 35.5% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 34
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Mercyhealth System
- Medicare-certified since
- November 30, 2001
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Mc Henry County
- CMS Certification Number
- 146014
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.76 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.36 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.40 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 6.24 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 12 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 16 | 143 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $111,013 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 34 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 16 | 95 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 46.2% | 75% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.9% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 6% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.9% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.9% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.5% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 54.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 5% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 23.4% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 90.3% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 69.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 18, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 5, 2026 |
| February 18, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 5, 2026 |
| February 18, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 5, 2026 |
| April 9, 2024 Fire safety | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0531 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2024 |
| April 9, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 17, 2024 |
| April 9, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 26, 2024 |
| April 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2024 |
| April 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2024 |
| October 30, 2023 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2023 |
| June 7, 2023 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 28, 2023 |
| June 7, 2023 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2023 |
| June 7, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 22, 2023 |
| June 7, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 26, 2023 |
| April 13, 2022 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0022 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 2, 2022 |
| April 13, 2022 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 2, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MERCY HEALTH CORPORATION Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/01/2016 |
| DORSEY, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| KUS, KATHERINE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/29/2025 |
| PALCHES, KATHI Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/08/1999 |
| AREVALO, CARLOS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/16/2024 |
| BEA, JAVON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| BUDD, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| GOELZER, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| JOST, WESLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/18/2017 |
| POOL, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| SCHACK, KATHERINE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2017 |
| SYVERSON, DAVE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| BEA, JAVON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/27/1989 |
| BENNING, JOANNA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/2015 |
| BRINKERHOFF, ROBERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/19/2024 |
| CRANLEY, EDWARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2014 |
| DORSEY, JOHN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2012 |
| DUNPHY-ALEXANDER, SHANNON Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| GOELZER, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2016 |
| HALLATT, JENNIFER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| KILLPACK, TYLER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| OLIA, ALI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2021 |
| OLSON, BRADLEY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/25/2023 |
| SANKEY, KARA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2021 |
| SCACCIA, KIMBERLY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/23/2020 |
| UDY, LADD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/10/2018 |
| WHITAKER, AMY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| DORSEY, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| DUNPHY-ALEXANDER, SHANNON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2024 |
| KUS, KATHERINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center's rating?
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Illinois nursing homes is 2.5 stars.
How many inspection citations did Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Mercyhealth System. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center and how do I contact it?
Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center is at 901 South Grant, Harvard, IL 60033. Phone: (815) 943-2967.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.