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Country Health

2304 C R 3000 N, Gifford, IL 61847

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Country Health is a nursing home in Gifford, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(217) 568-7362
Last standard health inspection
September 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
89
Residents per day, on average
85.4
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Legal business name
Country Health, INC.
Chain
Heritage Operations Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Illinois average (50 vs 38).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  2. 5 citations

    Health inspection on May 26, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0610. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0600 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 6 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0690 3 times since 2023.

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  3. Payment stopped

    May 19, 2026 (5 months ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from May 19, 2026, for 23 days.

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  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 22, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    285 of 664 Illinois homes (43%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    • Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2026.

    • Citation F0742. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0686 3 times since 2023.

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  6. Fine

    April 22, 2026 (6 months ago)

    CMS fine of $76,700 on April 22, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 13, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0760 2 times since 2025.

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  9. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on December 11, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on June 23, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0211 from the fire safety inspection on November 4, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on November 4, 2024.

  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2025.

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  11. 13 citations

    Health inspection on September 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0757. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0692 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 10, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from October 23, 2024 from $112,850 to $73,353.

  13. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 29, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2025.

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  15. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 21, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  17. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 11, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.

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  18. Payment stopped

    November 21, 2024 (1 year ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from November 21, 2024, for 42 days.

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  19. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  20. 10 citations

    Health inspection on October 23, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.

    • Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0693 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

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  21. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on October 23, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2024.

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  22. Fine

    October 23, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $73,353 on October 23, 2024.

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  23. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 23, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 14, 2024.

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  24. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.1 hours per resident per day.

  25. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 23, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.

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  26. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

  27. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  28. 3 citations

    Health inspection on February 28, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0602. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0606. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2024.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2024.

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  29. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  30. 9 citations

    Health inspection on September 13, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    212 of 664 Illinois homes (32%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

    • Citation F0868. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2023.

    • Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2023.

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  31. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on September 13, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2023.

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  32. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 19, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0007. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.

    • Citation E0033. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish methods for sharing information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.

    • Citation E0034. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2022.

    • Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2022.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Country Health last inspected?

CMS lists September 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Country Health have?

CMS lists 50 health citations since September 13, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Country Health been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $150,053 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Country Health?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Country Health a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.