Nursing Care Index

Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home

Pontiac, Livingston County, Illinois · CCN 145930 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Goldwater Care (11 facilities, chain average 1.5 stars)

CMS rates Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 90 certified beds, 85 residents a day on average. 33 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; no fines on record.

On record

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay4 / 3 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.24355 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.27079 hours per resident per day
Weekend total2.91375 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover43.3% (registered nurses 50%)
Administrators who left1

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-06-29
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0567
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-30
2026-06-29
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-30
2026-06-29
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-06-30
2025-08-20
complaint survey
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0602
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-08-21
2025-08-20
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-08-21
2025-08-20
complaint survey
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-08-21
2024-11-25
complaint survey
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-02
2024-11-25
complaint survey
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-02
2024-11-25
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-02
2024-05-16 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0740
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2024-05-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2024-05-16 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2024-05-16 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2024-05-16 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2024-05-16 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2024-05-16 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2024-05-16 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2024-05-16 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2024-05-16 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-17
2024-05-16 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2023-09-27
complaint survey
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-29
2023-07-28 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-07
2023-07-28 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-07
2023-07-28 Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0882
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-07
2023-07-28 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-07
2023-07-28 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-07
2023-07-28 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-07
2023-07-28 Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0740
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-07
2023-07-28 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-07
2023-07-28 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-08-07
2022-08-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-24
2022-08-12 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-24
2022-08-12 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-08-24

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
1225 S Ewing Drive, LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2025-03-28
Curis Services LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2022-10-01
Goldwater Care Management LLC
Organization
adp of the snf2025-03-28
Yosef Meystel Declaration Of Tr Of Yosef Meystel Ttee
Organization
adp of the snf2022-10-01
David A Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz Ttee
Organization
direct ownership interest2022-10-01
Goldwater Care Management LLC
Organization
operational/managerial control2022-10-01
Devault, Diana
Individual
adp of the snf2022-10-01
Katzenstein, Meir
Individual
adp of the snf2022-10-01
Mays, Erin
Individual
adp of the snf2022-10-01
Spector, Jennifer
Individual
adp of the snf2022-10-01
Stachowiak, Melissa
Individual
adp of the snf2022-10-01
Tversky, Aaron
Individual
adp of the snf2022-10-01
Wilhelm, Naftali
Individual
adp of the snf2022-10-01
Zafar, Muhammad
Individual
adp of the snf2022-10-01
Katzenstein, Meir
Individual
corporate officer2022-10-01
Spector, Jennifer
Individual
corporate officer2022-10-01
Tversky, Aaron
Individual
corporate officer2022-10-01
Berkowitz, David
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-04-23
Meystel, Yosef
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-04-23
Devault, Diana
Individual
managing control - governing body2022-10-01
Stachowiak, Melissa
Individual
managing control - governing body2022-10-01
Devault, Diana
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-10-01
Katzenstein, Meir
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-10-01
Mays, Erin
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-10-01
Spector, Jennifer
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-10-01
Turofsky, Steven
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-10-01
Tversky, Aaron
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-10-01
Wilhelm, Naftali
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-10-01
Zafar, Muhammad
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-10-01

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Livingston County.