Quick answers
- Where is Big Meadows?
- 1000 Longmoor, Savanna, IL 61074, in Carroll County, Illinois.
- What is the phone number of Big Meadows?
- (815) 273-2238, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Big Meadows?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Big Meadows been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $4,500.
- What did inspectors find at Big Meadows?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 14, 2023 to May 14, 2026), Medicare lists 30 health citations; the most serious was level J. 5 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 14, 2023 to May 14, 2026), Big Meadows had 30 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 5 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $4,500 in total (1 fine, the latest on February 25, 2025). Nurse staffing is 3.00 hours per resident per day; the Illinois average is 3.47 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: May 14, 2026 — 9 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 30, 2025 (complaint investigation); December 6, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 14, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 14, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 9 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0804 Level E
“Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.”
F0677 Level D
“Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0687 Level D
“Provide appropriate foot care.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Previous cycle: February 25, 2025 — 7 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 25, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 25, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0744 Level G
“Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 6 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0679 Level E
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0803 Level E
“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.”
F0625 Level D
“Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: January 18, 2024 — 14 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 14, 2023 (complaint investigation); January 4, 2024 (complaint investigation); January 18, 2024 (standard health inspection); February 20, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 29, 2024 (complaint investigation).
F0580 Level J
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Resident Rights Deficiencies
F0695 Level J
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0697 Level G
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 10 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0776 Level D
“Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.”
F0607 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0761 Level D
“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.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (14)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0211 Level E
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0531 Level E
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
E0039 Level F
“Conduct testing and exercise requirements.”
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0271 Level E
“Have exits that are accessible at all times.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $4,500 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | Fine | $4,500 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.49 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.57 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.93 | 2.12 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.00 | 3.47 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.76 | 3.08 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.40 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 42.4% | 43.7% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 25.0% | 41.5% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 83 |
| Average residents per day | 66 |
| Takes part in | Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1976-10-21 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1000 Longmoor, Savanna, IL 61074 |
| County | Carroll County |
| State | Illinois |
| Phone | (815) 273‑2238 |
| CMS Certification Number | 14E701 |
| Name in Medicare records | BIG MEADOWS |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Allure of Mt Carroll7.9 mi · Mount Carroll, IL · 4 of 5 stars
- Eagle Point Nursing and Rehabilitation15 mi · Clinton, IA · 4 of 5 stars
- The Alverno Health Care Facility17 mi · Clinton, IA · 3 of 5 stars
- Allure of Stockton19 mi · Stockton, IL · 4 of 5 stars
- Mill Valley Care Center19 mi · Bellevue, IA · 5 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- MercyOne Clinton Medical Center16 mi · Clinton, IA · Acute Care Hospital
- Morrison Community Hospital22 mi · Morrison, IL · Critical Access Hospital
- Midwest Medical Center25 mi · Galena, IL · Critical Access Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13