Total staff
146
Employees
98
Contractors
48
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights
Nursing Home · Peoria, IL
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights
Nursing Home · Peoria, IL
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights is a nursing home in Peoria, IL, offering a wide range of rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. With a compassionate and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with 24-hour care, nutritious meals, and transportation. Combining professional excellence and genuine care through personalized care plans, the community goes above and beyond to help residents recover and return to their routines with ease.
Family events, fishing trips, and various recreational activities ensure residents can stay active and maintain their holistic wellness. A beauty/ barber shop and three beautiful courtyards are also available for residents’ relaxation. Located near bus stops, the Pimiteoui Trail, and parks in the quiet neighborhood of Peoria, the community guarantees a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is dedicated to older adults’ welfare, making it one of the trusted options for senior living in Illinois.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 154th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 154th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
1h 59m per day
Rank #154 / 167Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 154th out of 167 homes in Illinois. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Illinois average, with a ranking across 167 Illinois SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Illinois avg
-36%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 37m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 3h 5m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Goldwater Care Peoria Heights
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
74.9%
Rank #102 / 199Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 102nd out of 199 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Illinois average, with its Statewide rank out of 199. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
120 days
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #591 / 648Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 591st out of 648 homes in Illinois. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Illinois SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.72:1
0% compared with Illinois average
Avg staff/day
41
Average shift
7.9 hours
0% compared with Illinois average
Total staff hours (quarter)
29,783
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
10 total: 9 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
10
10 total: 9 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
10
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.3 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
43 total: 19 full-time employees and 24 contractors.
43
43 total: 19 full-time employees and 24 contractors.
43
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 53 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
53
All 53 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
53
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursContractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
6.7%
1,994 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 24
Occupational Therapy Aide: 4
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 2
RN Director of Nursing: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Registered Nurse: 1
Administrator: 1
Feeding Assistant: 1
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 0 | 53 | 16,883 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 24 | 43 | 5,793 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,773 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,539 | 87 | 95% | 8.3 |
| Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 554 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 2 | 4 | 506 | 61 | 66% | 6.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 505 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 458 | 60 | 65% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 456 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 1 | 3 | 398 | 49 | 53% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 371 | 48 | 52% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 186 | 59 | 64% | 3.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 83 | 15 | 16% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 53 | 25 | 27% | 2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 52 | 24 | 26% | 2.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 24 | 26% | 2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 44 | 8 | 9% | 5.5 |
| Feeding Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 6 | 7% | 6.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 41 | 18 | 20% | 2.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3% | 1 |
53 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
43 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days
95%
2 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days
64%
4 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
66%
1 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
70%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
65%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
64%
3 Administrator
% of Days
53%
4 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
52%
1 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
64%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
16%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
27%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
26%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
26%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
9%
1 Feeding Assistant
% of Days
7%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
20%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$260K Rank #157 / 168Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 157th out of 168 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Illinois average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 168 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82% higher than Illinois averageIllinois average: $143K
Number of fines
3
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
2
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
2
89% more payment denials than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.1
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$260K
Illinois average
$143K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
4 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 2, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 2, 2024
$162K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 2, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jan 2, 2024
14 days
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 11, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 11, 2023
$52K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 13, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 13, 2023
$46K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.6
42% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 9.7
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.0
41% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
6.2%
60% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 15.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.0%
46% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 18.4%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
16.9%
22% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 21.6%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.6%
22% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 3.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.8%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.8%
47% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 5.3%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
51% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 1.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.4%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 6.5%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
77.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
77.0%
60% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 48.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
28.4%
41% worse than Illinois averageIllinois average: 20.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.9%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.9%
5% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 89.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
95.7%
In line with Illinois averageIllinois average: 91.6%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.2%
22% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 68.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 2.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
59% better than Illinois averageIllinois average: 63.0%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
67% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
5 - 6 months
Medicaid
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
85
Medicare
4
4.7% of residents
Medicaid
81
95.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Goldwater Care Peoria Heights based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
74.9%
↑ 7.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$15.5K
↑ ~$1.3M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4.8M
↑ ~$438.1K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.2%
↑ 17.0pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12.1M
Profit
$15.5K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$12.1M Rank #105 / 166Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 105th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Illinois SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$15.5K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #137 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 137th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #137 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 137th out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Illinois average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.2M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$12.0M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Rehabilitative Support
Beauty Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Transportation Services
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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| Goldwater Care Peoria Heights | - |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Peoria Heights | 110 | - | - | 1.99 | - | - | - | -52% | -36% | $260.0k | 76 | 3.8 | 6 | 90 | 11 | - | $12.1M | $4.8M | 40.1% | 145811 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Goldwater Care Peoria Heights
Is Goldwater Care Peoria Heights in a walkable area?
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the best email address for Goldwater Care Peoria Heights?
The team at Goldwater Care Peoria Heights can be reached at [email protected].
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What is the address of Goldwater Care Peoria Heights?
Goldwater Care Peoria Heights is located at 5533 N Galena Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616.
What is the phone number of Goldwater Care Peoria Heights?
(309) 682-5428 will put you in contact with the team at Goldwater Care Peoria Heights.
Is Goldwater Care Peoria Heights Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Goldwater Care Peoria Heights is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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