Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home

Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home

Pontiac, Illinois

Address

1225 South Ewing Drive, Pontiac, IL, 61764

Phone

+1 815-844-5121

5.3 /10

Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home Quality & Safety Report

Average

Inspections: 3★ (50%) Staffing: 1★ (25%) Quality: 4★ (25%)

CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5

CMS data as of January 2026

This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →

$13,635 fines 14 health deficiencies

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies
National median: 7
14 above national median
Total federal penalties
$13,635

CMS data as of January 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing
National median: 4.12 hrs
2.46 hrs below national median
Registered nurse (RN)
0.27 hrs
Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
0.66 hrs
Certified nursing aide (CNA)
2.13 hrs
Physical therapy
0.00 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating declined from 3 to 2 stars over 18 data points.

Quality rating trend for Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home 1 2 3 4 5 Jun 24 Sep 24 Dec 24 Apr 25 Jul 25 Dec 25 Feb 26
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Facility profile

Type
Skilled Nursing Facility
Capacity
90 certified beds · ~88 avg residents/day (98% occupancy)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Payment accepted
Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home is a 90-bed for-profit corporate facility located in Pontiac, Illinois. It holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 4-star rating for quality measures, a 3-star health inspection rating, and a 1-star staffing rating. The facility provides skilled nursing services within a medium-capacity clinical setting.

Location

1225 South Ewing Drive, Pontiac, IL, 61764, Pontiac, IL

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home?
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How did Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home score on health inspections?
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
What is the staffing rating for Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home?
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home has a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
How many beds does Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home have?
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home has 90 certified beds.
Does Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home located?
Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home is located at 1225 South Ewing Drive, Pontiac, IL, 61764, Pontiac, Illinois.
How can I contact Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home?
You can reach Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home by phone at +1 815-844-5121.

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Where this data comes from

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