Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home
Pontiac, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145930) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (815) 844-5121 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home reports total nurse staffing of about 3.24 hours per resident per day, with only 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.3%. CMS gives this facility a staffing star rating of 1 out of 5.
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home is a for-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1997. The facility is licensed for 90 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 84.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Goldwater Pontiac holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Illinois state average of 2.55. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a Health Inspection rating of 3, a Quality Measures rating of 4, and a Staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.24 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time contributing 0.27 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.3%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility and no payment denials on file.
Goldwater Pontiac is part of the Goldwater Care chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.5 out of 5. There is no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should consult CMS Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey details, and quality measure specifics, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied and does not include cost, availability, or tour information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it 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 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 43.3%; the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines and no payment denials on record for this facility.
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?
Goldwater Pontiac has 90 certified beds and an average daily census of 84.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Goldwater Care chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 1.5 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; for Goldwater Pontiac these are 2, 3, 1, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (815) 844-5121 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (815) 844-5121 to arrange a visit and review current inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145930?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.