Scott County Nursing Center
Rural Route 2, Winchester, IL 62694 · Scott County · 49 certified beds · avg 46 residents/day · certified since Oct 16, 2006
Abuse citation flag (CMS)
The abuse flag means inspectors cited this facility for abuse that caused harm to a resident within the past year, or potential for harm in each of the last two years. Source: CMS.
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
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 · Apr 23, 2026 · F-0600
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
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 22, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Apr 23, 2026 · F-0692
The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration.
Why it matters: Malnutrition and dehydration can quickly weaken a resident and lead to serious complications.
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 22, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Sep 29, 2025 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
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: Oct 31, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 25, 2024 · F-0684
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.
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: Feb 28, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. |
| Sep 29, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint |
| Dec 12, 2024 | 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 10, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint |
| Jan 25, 2024 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Jan 25, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 4).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | 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 $29,295, plus 3 Medicare payment denial periods.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2026 | Fine | $29,295 |
| Apr 23, 2026 | Payment Denial | 6 days from May 16, 2026 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | Payment Denial | 16 days from Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jan 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 5 days from Feb 23, 2024 |
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) | 5.07 | 2.99 | 3.95 | top 6% in Illinois; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.62 | 0.63 | 0.69 | top 34% in Illinois; top 45% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.45 | 2.67 | 3.50 | top 7% in Illinois; top 13% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.39 | 0.56 | 0.48 | bottom 37% in Illinois; bottom 50% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 40.0 | 44.5 | 45.8 | top 38% in Illinois; top 36% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 16.7 | 41.8 | 42.9 | top 11% in Illinois; top 9% 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 3.76, RN 0.46, weekend 3.30. Staffing rating: 5/5.
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: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Who owns this facility
Government - County
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford, Mark | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/29/2019 |
| Hays, Lindey | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| Hays, Lindey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| Hays, Lindey | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
| Mahdy, Ahmed | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/15/2024 |
| Mahdy, Ahmed | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/28/2025 |
| Scott County Nursing Center | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/19/1971 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "How do you monitor residents' weight and eating, and what happens when someone starts losing weight?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "What safeguards do you have to protect residents' money and belongings, and what happens when something goes missing?"
- "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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evervella of White Hall | 8.5 mi | White Hall, IL | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Eastside Health and Rehabilitation Center | 16.8 mi | Pittsfield, IL | ★★★☆☆ | 4/5 | |
| Grove Health & Rehab Ctr, the | 17.8 mi | Jacksonville, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Jacksonville SKLD Nur & Rehab | 17.9 mi | Jacksonville, IL | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Pittsfield Manor | 18.1 mi | Pittsfield, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Prairie Village Healthcare Ctr | 18.4 mi | Jacksonville, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Arcadia Care Jacksonville | 18.8 mi | Jacksonville, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 146106.