Evenglow Lodge

Nursing Home · Pontiac, IL

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Other

CMS certification number146095

Contact & location

215 East Washington
Pontiac, IL 61764
Livingston County
Phone
(815) 842-4613
ZIP code
61764 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
48
Residents per day
25.7 (54% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Medicare certified since
December 15, 2005
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.5
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
5.08 (state 3.45 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.89 (state 0.72 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.78 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.41 (state 2.09 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.50 (state 3.08 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
60.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 41.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 17, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
0.0 (state 12.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 8 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-09-05 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2024-09-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-09-27
2024-09-05 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-01
2023-11-29 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21
2023-11-29 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-21

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ray, Darrin (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wegner, Cynthia (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Wegner, Cynthia (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wegner, Cynthia (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Ray, Darrin (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Arnold, Sharon (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dunning, Virginia (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Flessner, Carol (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Geschwind, Richard (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Hillman, Malinda (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Kinate, Alberta (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
McCoy, Douglas (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Harlan (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Trewartha, John (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Walter, Robert (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wegner, Cynthia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Arnold, Sharon (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Flessner, Carol (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Geschwind, Richard (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Hillman, Malinda (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Kinate, Alberta (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
McCoy, Douglas (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Taylor, Harlan (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE
Trewartha, John (individual)Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Evenglow Lodge?

Evenglow Lodge has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Illinois.

How many beds does Evenglow Lodge have?

It has 48 certified beds and cares for about 26 residents per day.

Has Evenglow Lodge been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Evenglow Lodge?

(815) 842-4613. The facility is located at 215 East Washington, Pontiac, IL 61764.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.