Big Meadows
Savanna, IL · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 14E701) · 83 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,500
Phone: (815) 273-2238 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Big Meadows has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Big Meadows reports total nurse staffing of about 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 37.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show Big Meadows has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,500.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Big Meadows is a Medicaid-certified nursing home in Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois, operated under for-profit corporate ownership. The facility is certified for 83 beds and reported an average of 59.6 residents at the time of CMS's most recent data update, published via Medicare Care Compare. Big Meadows has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since October 21, 1976, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
CMS assigns Big Meadows an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Component ratings are as follows: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.30963 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.53491 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.9%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,500.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Big Meadows, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent quality problems under increased regulatory scrutiny.
No chain affiliation data is provided in the CMS record reviewed. Families are encouraged to consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current details, inspection reports, and any updates that may have occurred since this data was published.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Big Meadows has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists Big Meadows' provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a 37.9% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $4,500.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for Big Meadows, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Big Meadows is certified for 83 beds and reported an average of 59.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Big Meadows is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Big Meadows has been certified since October 21, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Big Meadows scores 3, 3, 2, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8152732238 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8152732238 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details for Big Meadows at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/14E701?state=IL.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.