Goldwater Care Bloomington
Bloomington, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145016) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $234,633 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (309) 827-8004 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Goldwater Care Bloomington has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Goldwater Care Bloomington reports total nurse staffing of 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.7%.
Goldwater Care Bloomington has 3 federal fines on record totaling $234,633.00, along with 3 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation was indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Goldwater Care Bloomington is a for-profit (LLC) skilled nursing facility in Bloomington, McLean County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 88 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 72.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Goldwater Care Bloomington holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.24 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.71 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 59.7%.
On penalties: CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $234,633.00, along with 3 payment denials for this facility. These figures are stated as reported by CMS and represent the facility's penalty record.
Goldwater Care Bloomington is part of the Goldwater Care chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Source: CMS Care Compare (Medicare.gov) data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Goldwater Care Bloomington has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.24 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.71 per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 59.7%. CMS gives it a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $234,633.00 and 3 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 88 certified beds and an average daily census of 72.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit LLC and is part of the Goldwater Care chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures (QM); this facility scores 1 (overall), 1 (health inspection), 2 (staffing), and 3 (QM) out of 5 stars each.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 309-827-8004 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 309-827-8004 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145016?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.