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HomeIllinoisEvenglow Lodge

Evenglow Lodge

215 East Washington, Pontiac, IL 617648158424613WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(89 reviews)
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
48
certified

How Evenglow Lodge 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
5/5
IL average
2.6/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
5/5
IL average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
IL average
2.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
5.08 hrs/day
IL average
3.44 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.89 hrs/day
IL average
0.71 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
60.0%
IL average
44.4%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 5/5 overall CMS rating is above the Illinois average of 2.6/5.
Its 5/5 health inspection rating is above the Illinois average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 5.08 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 3.44.
Reported RN time is 0.89 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.71.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 5, 2024
Most recent cycle
0
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 17, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 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
Livingston County 65+
7,079
19.8% of county
County Population
35,771
Livingston County

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

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Evenglow Lodge is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pontiac, Illinois with 48 certified beds. It has been operating since 2005. Its overall CMS rating is 5 out of 5.

Beds
48
Avg Residents/Day
25.7
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 15, 2005
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Livingston
Last Inspection
Dec 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
0
Weighted Score
8.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (21)

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: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Sep 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: 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: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Nov 29, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide3.41 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing5.08 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.50 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
60.0%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Other
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (26)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WEGNER, CYNTHIADIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 16, 2021
RAY, DARRININDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
ARNOLD, SHARONMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
DUNNING, VIRGINIAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
FLESSNER, CAROLMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 25, 1992
GESCHWIND, RICHARDMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 27, 2003
HILLMAN, MALINDAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
KINATE, ALBERTAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 26, 2009
MCCOY, DOUGLASMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 25, 1992
TAYLOR, HARLANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 24, 1980
TAYLOR, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 24, 1969
TREWARTHA, JOHNMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
WALTER, ROBERTMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
WEGNER, CYNTHIACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AAug 16, 2021
WEGNER, CYNTHIAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 16, 2021
ARNOLD, SHARONTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
FLESSNER, CAROLTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 25, 1992
GESCHWIND, RICHARDTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 27, 2003
HILLMAN, MALINDATRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
KINATE, ALBERTATRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 26, 2009
MCCOY, DOUGLASTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 25, 1992
TAYLOR, HARLANTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 24, 1980
TAYLOR, JOHNTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 24, 1969
TREWARTHA, JOHNTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2015
RAY, DARRINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2023
WEGNER, CYNTHIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 16, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Evenglow Lodge and nearby alternatives.

All Illinois facilities
Evenglow Lodge
Pontiac, ILCurrent facility
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac
Pontiac, IL3,696 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home
Pontiac, IL2.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Fairview Haven
Fairbury, IL10.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Flanagan, IL14.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $80,703
Arc at Dwight
Dwight, IL18.2 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Arc at Streator
Streator, IL19.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Evenglow Lodge
Pontiac, IL · Current facility
—5/55/54/5None recorded
Accolade Healthcare of Pontiac
Pontiac, IL
3,696 ft4/54/52/5None recorded
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home
Pontiac, IL
2.7 mi2/53/51/5None recorded
Fairview Haven
Fairbury, IL
10.6 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Flanagan Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Flanagan, IL
14.8 mi2/52/53/5$80,703
Arc at Dwight
Dwight, IL
18.2 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Arc at Streator
Streator, IL
19.3 mi3/53/52/5None recorded

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 Evenglow Lodge?▾
Evenglow Lodge has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Evenglow Lodge 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). Evenglow Lodge participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Evenglow Lodge had any health inspection violations?▾
Evenglow Lodge had 0 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 17, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Evenglow Lodge?▾
Evenglow Lodge provides 5.08 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, 0.78 LPN hours, and 3.41 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 60.0%.
How many beds does Evenglow Lodge have?▾
Evenglow Lodge has 48 certified beds with an average of 25.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 54% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Other owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Evenglow Lodge?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Illinois, including 2 in Pontiac. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Evenglow Lodge?▾
On Google Maps, Evenglow Lodge has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 89 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 5/5.