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Randolph County Care Center

312 West Belmont, Sparta, IL 62286

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Randolph County Care Center is a nursing home in Sparta, 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
(618) 443-4351
Last standard health inspection
April 30, 2024 (2 years ago)
Certified beds
100
Residents per day, on average
52.4
Ownership type
Government - County
Legal business name
County of Randolph Nursing Home
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (21 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 July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 22, 2025 from $148,110 to $96,272.

  3. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0225 from the fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0374 from the fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0711 from the fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on May 2, 2024.

  5. 2 citations

    Health inspection on November 19, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 20, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0725 2 times since 2025.

    • 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 November 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2022.

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  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  7. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 30, 2024 from $75,231 to $76,660.

  9. Payment stopped

    April 26, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from April 26, 2025, for 41 days.

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  10. 6 citations

    Health inspection on April 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    97 of 664 Illinois homes (15%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, 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 15, 2025.

    • 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 21, 2025.

    • 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 May 15, 2025.

    • Citation F0947. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2025.

    • Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2025.

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  11. Fine

    April 22, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $96,272 on April 22, 2025.

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  12. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 30, 2024 from $115,740 to $75,231.

  13. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  14. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.9 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

  15. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  16. 3 citations

    Health inspection on April 30, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    129 of 664 Illinois homes (19%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.

      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 20, 2024.

    • 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 May 20, 2024.

    • 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 May 20, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2022.

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  17. Fine

    April 30, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $76,660 on April 30, 2024.

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  18. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  19. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 9, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 21, 2022.

      CMS has cited this home for F0727 2 times since 2022.

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  20. 9 citations

    Health inspection on February 18, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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

    33 of 664 Illinois homes (5%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.

    • 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 March 18, 2022.

    • Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2022.

    • Citation F0806. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2022.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2022.

    • Citation F0608. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure (1) employees report any suspicion of a crime against any resident, according to timelines; (2) post the notice of employee rights; and (3) prohibit and prevent retaliation for reporting.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2022.

    • 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 March 13, 2022.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2022.

    • Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 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 Randolph County Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists April 30, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Randolph County Care Center have?

CMS lists 21 health citations since February 18, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Randolph County Care Center been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $172,932 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Randolph County Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Randolph County Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

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