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Goldwater Care Toluca

101 East Via Ghiglieri

3.2(29 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
104
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
104
Nearest hospital
About 30 minutes away, per a reviewer
Ownership structure
Part of a multi-facility Illinois network
Pricing transparency
No published pricing available

What Families Think

Reviews of Goldwater Care Toluca are sharply divided: many praise the staff's warmth, activities program, and communication with families, while a significant number describe serious concerns about staffing levels, slow response to call lights, medication mistakes, and failure to follow dietary restrictions. The facility, formerly or also known as Aperion Care Toluca, sits in a rural area with a 30-minute drive to the nearest hospital.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as caring and compassionate
  • Activities program includes holiday events and bowling outings
  • Family kept informed throughout care process
  • Clean, warm rooms noted by some reviewers

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of slow call-light response times
  • Several reviewers describe chronic understaffing
  • Multiple accounts of medication errors or missed doses
  • Reports of dietary restrictions not being followed

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Goldwater Care Toluca is a senior living community in Toluca, Illinois offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.2 out of 5 across 29 reviews.

About Goldwater Care Toluca

Goldwater Care Toluca is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Toluca, Illinois, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. The facility is part of the Goldwater Care network of skilled rehab and nursing facilities across Illinois.

The clinical team includes doctors, nurses, physical therapists, wound care specialists, and support staff who work together to develop personalized treatment plans for residents. The facility provides rehabilitation services, wound therapy, and physical therapy designed to help residents recover and return to independence as quickly as possible. Family members are kept informed throughout the treatment process.

The facility features comfortable indoor spaces with inviting rooms, warm fireplaces, and relaxation areas, as well as an on-site salon. Residents have access to beautiful grounds with outdoor views and sunsets. The community offers enjoyable activities, social gatherings, and dining services as part of the care experience.

Nestled in the rural countryside of Illinois, Goldwater Care Toluca emphasizes creating a home-like setting that values each resident's independence, comfort, and well-being. The staff is committed to addressing both large and small needs to ensure resident happiness and comfort throughout their stay.

Types of Care at Goldwater Care Toluca

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Goldwater Care Toluca

3.2overall · 29 ratings combined

3.2★ on Google (29)

Ariell Adams

Aug 2023

via Google

Aperion Toluca has an amazing sitting area for visitors. With benches and a beautiful flower bed it is family, friend, and pet friendly! They go above and beyond to assure residents feel at home!

Antonio Liga

Aug 2023

via Google

Amazing Staff! Always greeted by smiling faces and needs are always addressed promptly.

Brittany Terando

Jul 2023

via Google

Aperion Toluca has such a pleasant and considerate management staff, everyone is always willing to go out of their way to help out!

T Marie

Jun 2023

via Google

Very caring, outgoing and passionate with there work.

Ruby Morgan

Jun 2023

via Google

The staff at Aperion are excellent. We care for our residents as if they were our own family.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 38 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 30, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2025

  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2025

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 24, 2026

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 31, 2025

Sep 26, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 1, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 29, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 29, 2025

Dec 27, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 30, 2024

Dec 10, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 14, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 12, 2024

May 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 8, 2024

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 9, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 16, 2024

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 23, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 8, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 3, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 2, 2024

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2024

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 8, 2024

May 12, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 26, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Goldwater Care Toluca offer?

Goldwater Care Toluca offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Goldwater Care Toluca located?

Goldwater Care Toluca is located at 101 East Via Ghiglieri in Toluca, Illinois.

What do families say about Goldwater Care Toluca?

Reviews of Goldwater Care Toluca are sharply divided: many praise the staff's warmth, activities program, and communication with families, while a significant number describe serious concerns about staffing levels, slow response to call lights, medication mistakes, and failure to follow dietary restrictions. The facility, formerly or also known as Aperion Care Toluca, sits in a rural area with a 30-minute drive to the nearest hospital.

How did Goldwater Care Toluca do on recent health and safety inspections?

Goldwater Care Toluca had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 38 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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