Scott County Nursing Center
Rural Route 2, Winchester, IL 62694
Scott County Nursing Center is a nursing home in Winchester, 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.
CMS abuse icon
CMS adds this icon when it cites a home for abuse that hurt a resident in the past year. It also adds it when it cites a home for abuse that could have hurt someone, in each of the past two years.
CMS star ratings
- 1 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 1 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (217) 742-3101
- Last standard health inspection
- April 23, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 49
- Residents per day, on average
- 44.7
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Legal business name
- Scott County Nursing Center
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (9 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.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
Payment stopped
May 16, 2026 (5 months ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from May 16, 2026, for 6 days.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on April 23, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard 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 May 22, 2026.
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 May 22, 2026.
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 May 22, 2026.
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 May 22, 2026.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on April 23, 2026
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 May 18, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for E0026 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Fine
April 23, 2026 (6 months ago)
CMS fine of $29,295 on April 23, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0602 from the health inspection on October 10, 2024.
Payment stopped
October 15, 2025 (1 year ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from October 15, 2025, for 16 days.
1 citation
Health inspection on September 29, 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 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 31, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of March 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on December 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard 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 January 15, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on December 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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 January 24, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Payment stopped
February 23, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS stopped payment for new admissions from February 23, 2024, for 5 days.
2 citations
Health inspection on January 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard 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 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 February 28, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 25, 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 February 28, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- HAYS, LINDEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/01/2024
- MAHDY, AHMEDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2024
Questions
When was Scott County Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists April 23, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Scott County Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 9 health citations since January 25, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Scott County Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $29,295 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Scott County Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.
Is Scott County Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.