Nursing home

Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home

1225 South Ewing Drive, Pontiac, IL, 61764

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Goldwater Care · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home, with 31 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $13,635 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
90
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Livingston Co. avg 3.5Illinois avg 2.55This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Livingston Co. avg: 3.5. Illinois avg: 2.55.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

31
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
8
From complaints
1
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32022
112023
142024
32025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $13,635 total · Jun 12, 2023
  1. Jun 12, 2023$13,635

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)13.18%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.71%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)6.36%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Katzenstein, Meir5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
David a Berkowitz Revoc Tr David Berkowitz TteeDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Devault, DianaMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Stachowiak, MelissaMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Katzenstein, MeirCORPORATE OFFICER
Spector, JenniferCORPORATE OFFICER
Tversky, AaronCORPORATE OFFICER
Goldwater Care Management LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Devault, DianaOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Katzenstein, MeirOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mays, ErinOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Spector, JenniferOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Turofsky, StevenOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Tversky, AaronOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Wilhelm, NaftaliOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Zafar, MuhammadOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Berkowitz, DavidINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Meystel, YosefINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
1225 S Ewing Drive, LLCADP OF THE SNF
Curis Services LLCADP OF THE SNF
Goldwater Care Management LLCADP OF THE SNF
Yosef Meystel Declaration of Tr of Yosef Meystel TteeADP OF THE SNF
Devault, DianaADP OF THE SNF
Katzenstein, MeirADP OF THE SNF
Mays, ErinADP OF THE SNF
Spector, JenniferADP OF THE SNF
Stachowiak, MelissaADP OF THE SNF
Tversky, AaronADP OF THE SNF
Wilhelm, NaftaliADP OF THE SNF
Zafar, MuhammadADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Livingston County.

1225 South Ewing Drive, Pontiac
Livingston County · IL · 61764
90 certified beds40.8661, -88.6760

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

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Washington Senior Living
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Grove of Fox Valley,the
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Allure of Knox County
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Frequently asked questions

What is Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home's CMS rating?

Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home located?

Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home is located at 1225 South Ewing Drive, Pontiac, IL, 61764 in Livingston County, and CMS lists 90 certified beds.

Does Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $13,635 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.5 across 6 facilities in Livingston County, and 2.55 across Illinois. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
145930
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
90
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 31 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Aug 20, 20250602DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2025
Aug 20, 20250609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2025
Aug 20, 20250695DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 21, 2025
Nov 25, 20240580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 2, 2024
Nov 25, 20240609DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 2, 2024
Nov 25, 20240610EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 2, 2024
May 16, 20240550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
May 16, 20240554DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
May 16, 20240609DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
May 16, 20240641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
May 16, 20240677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
May 16, 20240686DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
May 16, 20240740GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
May 16, 20240758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
May 16, 20240759DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 17, 2024
May 16, 20240760DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
May 16, 20240880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 21, 2024
Sep 27, 20230880EComplaint, Infection controlDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 29, 2023
Jul 28, 20230689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 7, 2023
Jul 28, 20230695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 7, 2023
Jul 28, 20230698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 7, 2023
Jul 28, 20230740DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 7, 2023
Jul 28, 20230758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 7, 2023
Jul 28, 20230812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 7, 2023
Jul 28, 20230880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 7, 2023
Showing the 25 most recent of 31 citations.

How to verify this data

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