ElderGrade
F

28/100

Poor

Countryside Care Center

400 West Grant Street, Macomb, IL 61455

CMS 2/5 stars #4 of 4 in Mc Donough County (309) 837-2386
Certified beds
62
Occupancy
68%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 7 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $317,916 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 7 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 63%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

0/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -20 for 2 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -12 for 5 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 61 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.39 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 63% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $317,916 in federal fines across 7 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 2.90 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.39 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.62 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 62.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 61 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 14, 2026 (7 months ago).

F Jan 14, 2026 F0725

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 14, 2026 F0732

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Post nurse staffing information every day.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 14, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 14, 2026 F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 14, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 14, 2026 F0887

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 14, 2026 F0947

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jan 14, 2026 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of STERN CONSULTANTS, which operates 23 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
STERN, BEZALEL Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MILLMAN, CHAIM Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NEWHOUSE, ERIC Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MILLMAN, CHAIM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
NEWHOUSE, ERIC Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ETN FAMILY HOLDINGS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TLCO HOLDINGS LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AHEARN, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COOK, WINDY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
ERBLICH, AVRAHAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HOLMBERG, JANET Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Countryside Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Countryside Care Center? +

Countryside Care Center holds an ElderGrade of F (28 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Countryside Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 2.90 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Countryside Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 7 of the 61 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Countryside Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Countryside Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.