Southgate Health Care Center
Metropolis, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145386) · 140 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $20,170 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (618) 524-2683 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southgate Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Southgate Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Southgate Health Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $20,170.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Southgate Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Metropolis, Massac County, Illinois, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since August 1979. The facility is licensed for 140 beds and reports an average daily census of 91.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Southgate 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 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 1, and staffing rating of 3. These four ratings reflect different aspects of care and are evaluated separately by CMS.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.75 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.38 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 2 federal fines totaling $20,170.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status flag was provided in the available data for this listing.
No chain ownership information was provided in the data available for this facility, and CMS data indicates no ownership change in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southgate Health Care Center has an overall 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?
Southgate Health Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.75 hours per resident per day, with 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover is 58.4%. CMS rates staffing at 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $20,170.00 and 1 payment denial 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; verify current flags on Medicare Care Compare.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Southgate Health Care Center is certified for 140 beds and has an average daily census of 91.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing — each reflecting a different aspect of care; Southgate's ratings are 1, 2, 1, and 3 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 6185242683 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6185242683 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145386?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.