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St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care

1450 Castle Manor Drive

3.8(20 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
99
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
99
History
Founded over a century ago by nuns as a hospital
Staff tenure
Many staff have worked there over 15 years
Room type
Private rooms available for residents
Facility status
New facility reportedly under construction

What Families Think

Reviews of St Clara's are sharply divided: some families describe a clean, warm, family-like environment with attentive staff, while others report serious concerns about understaffing, overmedication, and poor communication with doctors and families. The facility, originally founded by nuns over a century ago as a hospital, now focuses on skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.

The Good

  • Clean, well-maintained building noted repeatedly
  • Friendly, attentive front-line staff
  • Private rooms available
  • Long-tenured staff, many with 15+ years
  • Family atmosphere described by several reviewers

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of chronic understaffing affecting care
  • One serious report of overmedication and missed therapy sessions
  • One report staff were unresponsive to family calls
  • One serious allegation of physical mistreatment of a resident
  • One report of poor communication after a resident's death

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care is a senior living community in Lincoln, Illinois offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

About St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care

St. Clara's Rehab & Senior Care in Lincoln, Illinois offers skilled nursing care in a home-like setting. Founded over a century ago by nuns as a small hospital, the facility has evolved into a modern senior care community serving Logan County and beyond.

The community provides individualized skilled care supported by a dedicated team, many of whom have been with St. Clara's for over 15 years. Staff focus on ensuring residents feel valued, understood, and at home through personalized attention to their needs.

Residents participate in a variety of activities and social events designed to make each day meaningful, including morning stretches and other recreational programs. The facility maintains a clean, comfortable environment with thoughtful updates and personal touches throughout the modern building.

The community emphasizes connection and compassion, continuing the legacy established at its founding. Staff and residents work together to foster an environment where residents can enjoy meaningful daily experiences and feel part of a caring community.

Types of Care at St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

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

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

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

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Reviews of St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care

3.8overall · 20 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (20)

Cathy Nestrud

Aug 2025

via Google

No experience, because admissions would never return my calls. I would not recommend them because they did not get back to me with answers that I needed. Not very professional.

Jenny Scherf

Jan 2025

via Google

Mom, I am sorry that this place was our only choice. Please know that we made the best decision that we could at the time.

Amanda Marasch

Sep 2023

via Google

“Short Staffed” was used for a lot of excuses. The staff was kind from what I saw but but I absolutely hate the way they treated my loved one. Do not send your loved ones here! They over-medicated my loved one and they couldn’t even stay awake long enough for visits. When staff was asked what medication my LO was given in the early afternoon, we were told My LO was given their nighttime meds because that’s the time someone was there to give it to them. If my loved one was asleep, they skipped therapy and billed us. Doctors said two different things about the injury and never agreed on a diagnosis, so they just kept my LO drugged instead. Then they complained my LO wasn’t getting better or improving but with the drugs they were giving them I see why! If you wanted to speak to a specialist or doctor to keep up to speed….good luck. I am only assuming the people barking orders and the admins are the problem. Run …..run far away. I will give you one extra star for rescuing your therapy barn cats.

RZ

Jun 2023

via Google

Very attentive and friendly staff. Facility is kept nice and clean. Beautiful terrace and indoor sitting areas are available for visiting.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 40 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Oct 15, 2025Health 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 Oct 29, 2025

Aug 23, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 10, 2025

Feb 5, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 26, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 28, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025

  • 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 Feb 25, 2025

  • 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 24, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 24, 2025

  • 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 Feb 26, 2025

  • Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 14, 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 Feb 23, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 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 Feb 23, 2025

May 3, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 21, 2024

  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 21, 2024

  • 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 21, 2024

  • 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 24, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 21, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 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 21, 2024

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 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 22, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 24, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 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 21, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 21, 2024

Nov 16, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Nov 17, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard10 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 4, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 30, 2022

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2022

  • 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 Dec 9, 2022

  • 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 Dec 8, 2022

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2022

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2022

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 8, 2022

  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 8, 2022

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 8, 2022

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 St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care offer?

St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care located?

St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care is located at 1450 Castle Manor Drive in Lincoln, Illinois.

What do families say about St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care?

Reviews of St Clara's are sharply divided: some families describe a clean, warm, family-like environment with attentive staff, while others report serious concerns about understaffing, overmedication, and poor communication with doctors and families. The facility, originally founded by nuns over a century ago as a hospital, now focuses on skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.

How did St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care do on recent health and safety inspections?

St Clara's Rehab & Senior Care had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 40 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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