nursing home in Winchester, IL
Scott County Nursing Center
Rural Route 2, Winchester, IL 62694 · (217) 742-3101
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★1
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Scott County Nursing Center at a glance
Scott County Nursing Center is a 49-bed government nursing home in Winchester, Illinois (Scott County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Illinois average of 2.5.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 23, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Illinois average is 12.5.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $29,295.
Nursing staff turnover is 40% per year (state average 44.5%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 49
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 16, 2006
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Scott County
- CMS Certification Number
- 146106
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 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) | 3.76 hrs | 3.45 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.46 hrs | 0.72 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.37 hrs | 2.09 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.30 hrs | 3.07 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 44.5% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 16.7% | 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) | 5 | 12 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 5 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 54 | 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) | $29,295 | $111,013 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 4 | 3 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 49 | 128 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 46 | 95 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.5% | 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) | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 12.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 13.7% | 21.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 10.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.8% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.2% | 14.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.7% | 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) | 17.8% | 18.3% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 20.6% | 20.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.1% | 91.8% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 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) | 8.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 91.7% | 63.1% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 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. 4 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 18, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 22, 2026 |
| September 29, 2025 Complaint | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2025 |
| December 12, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 24, 2025 |
| December 12, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 15, 2025 |
| October 10, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 31, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0026 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 28, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2024 |
| January 25, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2024 |
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 4 federal penalties in the past three years, including $29,295 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | Payment Denial | 6 days from May 16, 2026 |
| April 23, 2026 | Fine | $29,295 |
| September 29, 2025 | Payment Denial | 16 days from October 15, 2025 |
| January 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days from February 23, 2024 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAYS, LINDEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| MAHDY, AHMED Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2025 |
| SCOTT COUNTY NURSING CENTER Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/1971 |
| FORD, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/29/2019 |
| HAYS, LINDEY Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| HAYS, LINDEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| MAHDY, AHMED Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Scott County Nursing Center's rating?
Scott County Nursing Center has 2 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 Scott County Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Illinois average of 12.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Scott County Nursing 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 Scott County Nursing Center?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Scott County Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Scott County Nursing Center is at Rural Route 2, Winchester, IL 62694. Phone: (217) 742-3101.
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.