ElderGrade
F

28/100

Poor

Sunset Home

418 Washington Street, Quincy, IL 62301

CMS 1/5 stars #5 of 6 in Adams County (217) 223-2636
Certified beds
132
Occupancy
70%
Ownership
Non-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.

  • Abuse icon on record

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

  • 11 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.

  • $248,577 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 4 penalty action(s).

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 3 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -12 for 4 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 46 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

14/30

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

  • 3.32 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.47 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

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.

  • 49% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

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

  • 2 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.

  • $248,577 in federal fines across 4 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 3.05 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.47 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.97 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 49.10%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 62 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 23, 2024 (1 year ago).

G Nov 19, 2025 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Actual harm to a resident

L Oct 17, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

J Oct 17, 2025 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.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

F Oct 17, 2025 F0730 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 3, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 3, 2025 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Mar 19, 2025 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

G Mar 19, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm to a resident

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BROCKMILLER, CAROL Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FOHEY, KELLI Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FRERICKS, RONALD Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
FRINK, KYLE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GENGENBACHER, RICK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MOORE, JESSICA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MORRISON, CLARA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
O'HEARN, MELISSA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SHOWALTER, NIC Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SMITH, NICHOLAS Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
STUCKMAN, KURT Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
TRANOR, TIMOTHY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY

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Common questions about Sunset Home

What is the ElderGrade for Sunset Home? +

Sunset Home 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 Sunset Home? +

Residents receive an average of 3.05 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sunset Home been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 11 of the 62 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 Sunset Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sunset Home 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.