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Goldwater Care Peoria Heights
5533 North Galena Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61614 · Peoria County · (309) 682-5428
⚠ Special Focus Facility (chronic non-compliance)
Its 48 inspection deficiencies are among the highest counts in Illinois. Rated #1 of 2 nursing homes in Peoria Heights by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.8 — above the Illinois average of 3.45.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 94 |
| Average residents per day | 56.5 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Provider chain | GOLDWATER CARE |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.76 (Illinois average: 3.45) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.21 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.45 |
| Staff turnover | 54% |
| RN turnover | — |
| Most recent health inspection | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 48 (Illinois average: 12.5) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 1103.25 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 3 fine(s) totaling $703,747 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 6 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.