nursing home in Mount Vernon, IL
Nature Trail Health and Rehab
1001 South 34th Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864 · (618) 242-5700
★★★★★4
Above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Nature Trail Health and Rehab at a glance
Nature Trail Health and Rehab is a 74-bed for-profit nursing home in Mount Vernon, Illinois (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Illinois average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 8, 2025) found 8 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $18,603.
Nursing staff turnover is 49.2% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 74
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Crest Healthcare Consulting
- Medicare-certified since
- March 1, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 146021
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.33 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.58 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.14 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.78 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 49.2% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 12.5% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| 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) | 8 | 12 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 65 | 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) | 1 | 2 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $18,603 | $111,013 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 74 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 67 | 95 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90% | 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) | 3.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 21.5% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 18.3% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 14.5% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Average |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 14.4% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 71.5% | 54.2% | 12.8% | Worse |
| 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) | 25.3% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 26.4% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.8% | 91.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 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) | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 43.3% | 63.1% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.5% | 69.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 23 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 3 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 28, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 28, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 28, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 28, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 28, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 28, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 28, 2025 |
| December 8, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 28, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 Complaint | 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 June 13, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Fire safety | Establish staff and initial training requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0037 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 18, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| February 4, 2025 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected February 21, 2025 |
| April 18, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2024 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0354 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Implement emergency and standby power systems. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0041 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 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 November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 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 November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 16, 2023 Standard | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0912 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected November 29, 2023 |
| November 10, 2023 Complaint | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2023 |
| October 6, 2022 Fire safety | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0007 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 19, 2022 |
| October 6, 2022 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 19, 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 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $18,603 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2025 | Fine | $18,603 |
| February 4, 2025 | Payment Denial | 10 days from February 26, 2025 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CREST ILLINOIS HOLDCO II LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 02/27/2024 |
| CREST II TBD HOLDCO Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 02/27/2024 |
| CAPITAL FINANCE LLC Organization | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| CREST REALTY HOLDCO LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| FEJCC TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2024 |
| FLICK, JOHN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2024 |
| LICHTMAN, SHALOM Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| LTC CONSULTING SERVICES LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| MDATAS TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2024 |
| MRS FAMILY TRUST Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2024 |
| NATURE TRAIL REALTY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| ROBBINS, SUZANNE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
| SINGER, MEIR Individual | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/27/2024 |
| LICHTMAN, SHALOM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| CAPITAL FINANCE LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| FLICK, JOHN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2024 |
| LICHTMAN, SHALOM Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| LIGHT MAN LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| LTC CONSULTING SERVICES LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| ROBBINS, SUZANNE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nature Trail Health and Rehab's rating?
Nature Trail Health and Rehab has 4 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 Nature Trail Health and Rehab receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Nature Trail Health and Rehab 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 Nature Trail Health and Rehab?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Crest Healthcare Consulting. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Nature Trail Health and Rehab and how do I contact it?
Nature Trail Health and Rehab is at 1001 South 34th Street, Mount Vernon, IL 62864. Phone: (618) 242-5700.
About this data
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