EVENGLOW LODGE — Nursing Home in PONTIAC, IL
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 48 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 26.8 |
| CMS Certification Number | 146095 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.24 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.87 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
EVENGLOW LODGE had 8 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 5, 2024).
Inspection Findings — September 5, 2024
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2024
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2024
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2024
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Post nurse staffing information every day. (Level C)Corrected — October 1, 2024
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Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2024
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Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (Level E)Corrected — October 1, 2024
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — September 27, 2024
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — October 1, 2024
Evenglow Lodge is a 48-bed nursing home in Pontiac, Illinois. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident day, above the Illinois average of 3.5. Its most recent inspection, in September 2024, cited 8 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Staffing levels are a clear strength, with nursing coverage above the state average. A recent inspection noted multiple care and medication-management issues, so it's worth asking how the facility has addressed those findings—particularly changes around resident notification, accident prevention and supervision, respiratory and medication practices, and daily staffing transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is EVENGLOW LODGE Medicare and Medicaid certified?
EVENGLOW LODGE is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is EVENGLOW LODGE's CMS star rating?
EVENGLOW LODGE has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at EVENGLOW LODGE?
EVENGLOW LODGE reports 4.23848 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has EVENGLOW LODGE had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, EVENGLOW LODGE had 8 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does EVENGLOW LODGE have?
EVENGLOW LODGE has 48 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ACCOLADE HEALTHCARE OF PONTIAC — 3/5 — 0.7 mi
- GOLDWATER PONTIAC NURSING HOME — 2/5 — 2.7 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.