EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Eastside Health & Rehab Center in Pittsfield, Illinois has a Trust Grade of D, indicating below average performance with some concerns present. Ranked #351 out of 665 facilities in Illinois, they fall in the bottom half, but they are #1 out of 3 in Pike County, meaning they are the best option in the local area. The overall trend is improving, with issues decreasing from 5 in 2024 to 4 in 2025. However, staffing is a significant weakness, rated at 1 out of 5 stars, although they have a low turnover rate of 0%, which is good. In terms of RN coverage, the facility has less than 82% of other Illinois facilities, which raises concerns about the level of professional nursing care available. Recent inspections revealed serious issues, such as a resident developing a pressure ulcer due to inadequate repositioning and failure to provide proper care. Additionally, there were incidents of resident-to-resident aggression that went unmonitored, leaving some residents feeling unsafe. Although there have been no fines, concerns about food safety practices were noted, with improperly stored food posing a potential health risk for residents. Overall, while there are some strengths, particularly in staffing stability, the facility has notable weaknesses that families should consider when researching care options.
- Trust Score
- D
- In Illinois
- #351/665
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- Turnover data not reported for this facility.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 23 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Illinois. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Illinois average (2.5)
Below average - review inspection findings carefully
Part of a multi-facility chain
Ask about local staffing decisions and management
The Ugly 15 deficiencies on record
Jun 2025
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to prevent abuse for 1 (R160) of 4 residents in a sample o...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure progressive interventions are documented on resi...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls and implement progres...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview, observation, and record review, the Facility failed to ensure food was stored in a manner that prevents foodborne illness. This has the potential to affect all 55 residents living ...
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May 2024
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Incontinence Care
(Tag F0690)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide complete incontinent care to prevent urinary ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to do complete hand hygiene, assist residents with handwashing, maintain a clean field during a wound dressing change, and ensure...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and interview the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) 8 hours a day seven days a week. This has the potential to affect all 50 residents residing at the facility....
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Jan 2024
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide freedom from inappropriate physical restraint use for 1 of ...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide 8 hours of consecutive Registered Nurse coverage. This failure has the potential to affect all 51 residents living in the facility....
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Jun 2023
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Pharmacy Services
(Tag F0755)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to transcribe a physician order to the resident's Physician Order Sheet to ensure medications are administered as ordered for 1 of 1 resident (...
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Apr 2023
5 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to appropriately reposition to prevent shearing and press...
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SERIOUS
(G)
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** B. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent resident to resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medical brace was applied for 1 of 1 resident...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to perform hand hygiene and change gloves to prevent cross contamination for 2 of 14 residents (R26, R45) reviewed for Infection ...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) 8 hours a day seven days a week and failed to provide a Director of Nursing (DON). This has the...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 2 harm violation(s), Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 15 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • Grade D (45/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Eastside Health & Rehab Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Eastside Health & Rehab Center Staffed?
CMS rates EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes.
What Have Inspectors Found at Eastside Health & Rehab Center?
State health inspectors documented 15 deficiencies at EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm and 13 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates Eastside Health & Rehab Center?
EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by PETERSEN HEALTH CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 92 certified beds and approximately 56 residents (about 61% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in PITTSFIELD, Illinois.
How Does Eastside Health & Rehab Center Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.5 and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Eastside Health & Rehab Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Eastside Health & Rehab Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Eastside Health & Rehab Center Stick Around?
EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.
Was Eastside Health & Rehab Center Ever Fined?
EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Eastside Health & Rehab Center on Any Federal Watch List?
EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.