The Haven of St. Elmo
CMS rates The Haven of St. Elmo 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 46 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with $127,905 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.
Public record summary
About this facility — The Haven of St. Elmo
The Haven of St. Elmo is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in St Elmo, Illinois. It is licensed for 60 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).
It is one of 1 senior care facility in St Elmo and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
It is listed as part of Haven Healthcare, a group of 10 facilities on this site.
Federal inspectors have cited The Haven of St. Elmo 46 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $127,905 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
Inspection record
Quality of care & staffing
Cited more than once
The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.
- F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0912 3 inspections. Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
- F-0677 3 inspections. Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F-0686 2 inspections. Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-0920 2 inspections. Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
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Who to contact in Illinois
- Licensing: Illinois Department of Public Health, Division of Assisted Living
- File a complaint: 800-252-4343 · Online
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-252-8966. A free advocate for residents and families.
- Adult Protective Services: 866-800-1409. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
- Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.
Nearest emergency hospitals
- Fayette County Hospital, about 14 miles.
- St Anthonys Memorial Hospital, about 17 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
- Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc, about 26 miles.
Nearby facilities with inspection records
- Lutheran Care Center, Altamont, about 5.3 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
- Fayette County Hospital, Vandalia, about 14 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
- Vandalia Healthcare & Senior Living, Vandalia, about 15 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Effingham Healthcare & Senior Living, Effingham, about 17 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
- Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center, Effingham, about 17 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
