Spring Creek
Joliet, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 146172) · 168 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $19,135
Phone: (815) 727-4794 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Spring Creek in Joliet, Illinois holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Spring Creek reports total nurse staffing of 2.67 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 18.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Spring Creek has 1 federal fine on record totaling $19,135.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Spring Creek is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Joliet, Will County, Illinois, operating under a for-profit corporate ownership structure. The facility is certified for 168 beds and has an average daily census of 118.1 residents. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on August 14, 2014.
According to CMS Care Compare, Spring Creek holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Illinois state average of 2.55. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 2.67 per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 18.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on record totaling $19,135.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Spring Creek, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets nursing homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Spring Creek is part of the Saba Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars — notably lower than Spring Creek's individual 4-star overall rating. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Spring Creek has a 4-star overall CMS rating, above the Illinois state average of 2.55.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Spring Creek accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.67 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day and an 18.2% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $19,135.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for Spring Creek, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Spring Creek is certified for 168 beds with an average daily census of 118.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Spring Creek is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Saba Healthcare chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Spring Creek was first approved for certification on August 14, 2014.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Spring Creek scores 4, 2, and 3 stars respectively, with an overall of 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8157274794 and verify details 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 8157274794 to arrange a visit and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Spring Creek's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/146172?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.