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HomeIllinoisBig Meadows

Big Meadows

1000 Longmoor, Savanna, IL 610748152732238WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.6on Google(14 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
83
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $4,500

How Big Meadows Compares in Illinois

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Illinois. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
IL average
2.6/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
IL average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
2/5
IL average
2.1/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.31 hrs/day
IL average
3.44 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.53 hrs/day
IL average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
37.9%
IL average
44.4%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Reported RN time is 0.53 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.
Staff turnover is 37.9%, lower than the Illinois average of 44.4%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 18, 2024
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 25, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 2 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$6,844/mo
Illinois median
Private Room
$8,122/mo
Illinois median
Carroll County 65+
3,727
23.9% of county
County Population
15,594
Carroll County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Big Meadows is a 3-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Savanna, Illinois with 83 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
83
Avg Residents/Day
59.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 21, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Carroll
Last Inspection
Feb 25, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
108.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Actual Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jan 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0776Potential for Harm

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Survey: Feb 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Feb 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0580Immediate Jeopardy

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Nov 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Immediate Jeopardy

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0686Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Feb 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 28, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$4,500
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineFeb 25, 2025
$4,500

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.28 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.49 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.31 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.22 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
37.9%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Big Meadows and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
Big Meadows
Savanna, ILCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $4,500
Allure of Mt Carroll
Mount Carroll, IL7.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Allure of Stockton
Stockton, IL18.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
La Bella of Morrison
Morrison, IL21.8 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $65,860
Resthave Home-Whiteside County
Morrison, IL22.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Serenity Estates of Lena
Lena, IL24.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Manor Court of Freeport
Freeport, IL24.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $124,105
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Big Meadows
Savanna, IL · Current facility
—3/53/52/5$4,500
Allure of Mt Carroll
Mount Carroll, IL
7.9 mi4/55/51/5None recorded
Allure of Stockton
Stockton, IL
18.7 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
La Bella of Morrison
Morrison, IL
21.8 mi1/52/51/5$65,860
Resthave Home-Whiteside County
Morrison, IL
22.3 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Serenity Estates of Lena
Lena, IL
24.8 mi3/54/51/5None recorded
Manor Court of Freeport
Freeport, IL
24.8 mi2/52/53/5$124,105

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Big Meadows?▾
Big Meadows has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Big Meadows cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Illinois is $6,844/month for a semi-private room and $8,122/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Big Meadows participates in Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Big Meadows had any health inspection violations?▾
Big Meadows had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 25, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $4,500.
What are the staffing levels at Big Meadows?▾
Big Meadows provides 3.31 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, 0.49 LPN hours, and 2.28 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 37.9%.
How many beds does Big Meadows have?▾
Big Meadows has 83 certified beds with an average of 59.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 72% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Big Meadows?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Big Meadows?▾
On Google Maps, Big Meadows has a rating of 3.6 out of 5 based on 14 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.