ElderGrade
F

32.2/100

Poor

Goldwater Care Marseilles

578 West Commercial Street, Marseilles, IL 61341

CMS 1/5 stars #9 of 9 in La Salle County (815) 795-5121
Certified beds
103
Occupancy
55%
Ownership
Government
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.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 8 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.

  • $227,365 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

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

2.7/30

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

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -12 for 4 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -5.3 for 32 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

8.5/30

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

  • 2.29 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.78 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 17% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

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

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

  • 4 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.

  • $227,365 in federal fines across 3 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record
  • 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 3.37 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.78 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.78 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 52.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 59 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 14, 2024 (2 years ago).

G May 8, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

F May 8, 2026 F0803 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 8, 2026 F0725 From a complaint

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

D May 8, 2026 F0583 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2026 F0806 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 8, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of GOLDWATER CARE, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
RIOS, LORENA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STACHOWIAK, MELISSA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
TVERSKY, AARON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GOLDWATER CARE MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KATZENSTEIN, MEIR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RIOS, LORENA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SIDDIQUI, MOHAMMED Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SPECTOR, JENNIFER Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
STACHOWIAK, MELISSA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TUROFSKY, STEVEN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TVERSKY, AARON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
WILHELM, NAFTALI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Goldwater Care Marseilles

What is the ElderGrade for Goldwater Care Marseilles? +

Goldwater Care Marseilles holds an ElderGrade of F (32.2 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 Goldwater Care Marseilles? +

Residents receive an average of 3.37 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Goldwater Care Marseilles been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 8 of the 59 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 Goldwater Care Marseilles accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Goldwater Care Marseilles 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.