Lewis Memorial Christian Village
Nursing Home · Springfield, IL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Lewis Memorial Christian Village

Nursing Home · Springfield, IL
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Lewis Memorial Christian Village accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Lewis Memorial Christian Village

Lewis Memorial Christian Village is a faith-led life plan community situated on 19 beautiful acres in Springfield, Illinois. From charming patio townhomes to independent living apartments, assisted living, long-term health care support, and the renowned Gracepoint short-term rehabilitation program, Lewis Memorial Christian Village caters to various needs of senior residents. It stands as a premier person-first senior living and life plan community in the heart of Springfield offering a diverse selection of no-maintenance living options.

In addition to the array of living options, the community provides at-home assistance, end-of-life hospice care, and coordinated pharmacy services. Conveniently located near Memorial Medical Center, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, and the Springfield Clinic, residents can access essential healthcare facilities with ease. Moreover, they can enjoy the proximity to shopping centers, entertainment venues, and places of worship, fostering an enriched and fulfilling lifestyle. At Lewis Memorial Christian Village, residents discover a warm and caring environment, where their golden years are celebrated with dignity, compassion, and an embracing community spirit.

(217) 726-5606

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 60.3% Below IL avg. ▼ 60.3% Below IL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.0% Below IL avg. ▼ 64.0% Below IL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 53.2% Below IL avg. ▼ 53.2% Below IL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 6.6% Above IL avg. ▲ 6.6% Above IL avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Illinois state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 132nd 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.
2h 25m per day
Rank #132 / 167Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd 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.
This facility Illinois avg (3h 6m per day)
vs Illinois avg
-22%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info 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 35m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has availability

Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.

Higher occupancy than the Illinois average: 69.3%
Occupancy rate 74.3% Rank #107 / 199Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th 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 82 days
Occupancy rate
74.3% Rank #107 / 199Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 107th 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
82 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 13 / 100 Rank #580 / 647Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 580th out of 647 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.

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 382
Employees 114
Contractors 268
Staff to resident ratio 3.29:1
83% better than Illinois average
Illinois average ratio: 1.80:1 Illinois average ratio: 1.80:1See full Illinois ranking
Avg staff/day 56
Average shift 7.5 hours
0% compared with Illinois average
Illinois average: 7.6 hours Illinois average shift: 7.6 hoursSee full Illinois ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 38,832

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info 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 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 5.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 115
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 212
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

13.4%

5,196 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 147 Licensed Practical Nurse: 88 Physical Therapy Aide: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Registered Nurse: 2 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 RN Director of Nursing: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant6514721220,27992100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse27881159,55192100%8.5
Other Dietary Services Staff6062,4028693%8
Registered Nurse6281,30292100%5.9
Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff3037966470%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist0556766874%6.7
Physical Therapy Aide0776607885%5.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist2355316672%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0225147076%7.3
Dietitian1014486267%7.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0553426571%4.5
Qualified Social Worker0222804953%5.7
Nurse Practitioner2022633538%7.5
Administrator1012253033%7.5
RN Director of Nursing1122213033%7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide0331763235%5.2
Mental Health Service Worker011841718%4.9
Occupational Therapy Assistant011591112%5.3
Medical Director011261112%2.4
212 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
115 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 93%
8 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Diagnostic X-ray Services Staff
% of Days 70%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 74%
7 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 85%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 72%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 76%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 67%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 71%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 53%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 38%
1 Administrator
% of Days 33%
2 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 33%
3 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 35%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 18%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 12%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 12%

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 $309K Rank #162 / 168Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 162nd 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.
117% higher than Illinois average

Illinois average: $143K

Number of fines 4
35% more fines than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 3
183% more payment denials than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $309K
Illinois average $143K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

7 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Sep 26, 2024
$65K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Sep 26, 2024
12 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 20, 2024
$63K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 24, 2023
$98K

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.9
53% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 9.7

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.6
54% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 25.4%
64% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 15.5%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 26.9%
46% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 18.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 33.4%
55% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 21.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.3%
86% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 4.6%
13% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 5.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.0%
9% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 1.8%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 11.1%
70% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 6.5%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 33.6%
30% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 48.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.0%
21% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 20.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.3%
9% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 89.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.0%
8% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 91.6%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 64.2%
6% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 68.3%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Illinois average

Illinois average: 2.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 59.1%
6% worse than Illinois average

Illinois average: 63.0%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

44% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 14 days

Private pay

46% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 116
Medicare
19
16.4% of residents
Medicaid
65
56% of residents
Private pay or other
32
27.6% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$19.5M
Operating deficit
-$5.0M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$19.5M Rank #60 / 166Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th 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.
Operating deficit
-$5.0M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #21 / 166Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 21st 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.
$12.5M
64.2% of revenue Rank #22 / 166Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 166 homes in Illinois. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Illinois average. Well-run Illinois SNFs typically land around 54–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.0M
Total costs $24.5M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Illinois

Lewis Memorial Christian Village is located in Springfield, Illinois.
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Community Care Program

Illinois CCP

Age 60+
General Illinois resident, at risk of nursing home placement.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $17,500 individual, excludes home, car
IL

High demand in urban areas; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/day) Adult day services ($65/day) Emergency home response systems ($30/month)

Illinois Respite Program

IL Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Illinois resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
IL

Limited slots; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$65/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

Supportive Living Program (SLP)

Illinois Medicaid Supportive Living Program

Age 65+ or 22-64 with disability
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, needs moderate assistance (not nursing home-level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT allowed.
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
IL

~200 SLP sites statewide; room/board not covered.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., bathing, mobility) Meals Housekeeping Medication management Respite (~240 hours/year)

Persons Who Are Elderly Waiver

Illinois Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+
General Illinois resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

Part of HealthChoice Illinois; consumer-directed options available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day, e.g., dressing, eating) Homemaker Adult day care (~$60/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Home mods ($1,000 avg.)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Illinois Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
IL

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Illinois Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled
General Illinois resident, in approved facility, SSI recipient or low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month including SSI
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
IL

~$50-$500/month based on facility type.

Benefits
Cash (~$50-$500/month) for room/board in personal care homes or SLFs

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Illinois VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Illinois resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
IL

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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The information below is reported by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Health Care Regulation.

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

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Lewis Memorial Christian Village
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).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Springfield171 74.3% +7%2.42 -85%-22%$306.6k753.014116 13 Hickory Point Christian Village, Inc$19.5M$12.5M64.2%146026

Frequently Asked Questions about Lewis Memorial Christian Village

Is Lewis Memorial Christian Village in a walkable area?

Lewis Memorial Christian Village has a walk score of 13. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Lewis Memorial Christian Village?

Lewis Memorial Christian Village's occupancy is 74.3%.

What is the phone number of Lewis Memorial Christian Village?

(217) 726-5606 will put you in contact with the team at Lewis Memorial Christian Village.

Is Lewis Memorial Christian Village Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Lewis Memorial Christian Village is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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