Carrier Mills Nsg & Rehab Ctr
6789 Us Rt 45, Carrier Mills, IL 62917 · Saline County · 99 certified beds · avg 81 residents/day · certified since May 1, 1976
Part of chain: WLC MANAGEMENT FIRM (18 facilities, chain avg rating 2.8★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · May 26, 2026 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: May 6, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)
All citations in the current public record (9)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. · from a complaint |
| Jun 4, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint |
| May 26, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Sep 25, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience. |
| Jan 23, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 1).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | G ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $12,735.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Fine | $12,735 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Illinois avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.06 | 2.99 | 3.95 | top 30% in Illinois; bottom 16% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.43 | 0.63 | 0.69 | bottom 37% in Illinois; bottom 26% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.64 | 2.67 | 3.50 | top 35% in Illinois; bottom 14% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.24 | 0.56 | 0.48 | bottom 13% in Illinois; bottom 19% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 30.2 | 44.5 | 45.8 | top 15% in Illinois; top 14% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 42.9 | 41.8 | 42.9 | bottom 47% in Illinois; bottom 49% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.74, RN 0.38, weekend 2.36. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stout, Scott | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 100% | 03/01/2017 |
| WLC Management Firm LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 03/01/2017 |
| Stout, Scott | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2017 |
| Stout, Scott | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2017 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
- "What specific dementia training do your staff receive, and how do you handle difficult moments without medication?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom Healthcare of Harrisburg | 4.9 mi | Harrisburg, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Saline Care Nursing & Rehab | 5.3 mi | Harrisburg, IL | ★★★★☆ | 5/5 | |
| Eldorado Rehab & Healthcare | 13.3 mi | Eldorado, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Integrity HC of Marion | 15.8 mi | Marion, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Parkway Manor | 19.6 mi | Marion, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 145323.