ElderGrade
A

93/100

Excellent

Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center

901 South Grant, Harvard, IL 60033

CMS 5/5 stars #1 of 10 in Mc Henry County (815) 943-2967
Certified beds
34
Occupancy
46%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

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

30/30

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

Staffing

29/30

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

  • 7.73 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 2.36 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 36% 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

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

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 6.76 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 2.36 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 6.24 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 35.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 9 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 18, 2026 (6 months ago).

D Feb 18, 2026 F0689

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 Feb 18, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 18, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 9, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 9, 2024 F0689

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 Apr 9, 2024 F0760

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 30, 2023 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 7, 2023 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of MERCYHEALTH SYSTEM, which operates 3 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
AREVALO, CARLOS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BEA, JAVON Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BUDD, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GOELZER, MARK Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JOST, WESLEY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
POOL, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SCHACK, KATHERINE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SYVERSON, DAVE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BEA, JAVON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BENNING, JOANNA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BRINKERHOFF, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CRANLEY, EDWARD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER

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Common questions about Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center? +

Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center holds an ElderGrade of A (93 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". 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 Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 6.76 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 9 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Mercy Harvard Hospital Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mercy Harvard Hospital 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.