Mount Sterling Health And Rehab Center

Penalties

• Jan 10, 2026 — Fine ($44,418)
• Jan 10, 2026 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• May 7, 2025 — Fine ($18,428)
• May 7, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• May 7, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• May 7, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)

Inspection findings

1. Mar 26, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Apr 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

2. Jan 10, 2026 Health · 3 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

     F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

     Corrected Jan 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jan 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.3210t), and 300.3240a). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation:300.3240a).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

3. Aug 25, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

     Corrected Aug 29, 2025 · CMS health inspection

4. May 7, 2025 IDPH docket NH 25-S0528 · 3 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity B

     Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1010h), 300.1210a), 300.1210b), 300.1210d)2)3), and 300.1620a). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.615e). This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.615e).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a) and 300.661. This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.661.

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

5. Apr 5, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Apr 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

6. Oct 5, 2024 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

     Corrected Oct 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection

7. Feb 28, 2024 Fire Safety · 9 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish staff and initial training requirements.

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0699 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Apr 10, 2024 · CMS fire safety

8. Dec 20, 2023 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     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.

     Corrected Jan 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

9. Sep 20, 2023 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

     Corrected Oct 11, 2023 · CMS health inspection

10. Dec 15, 2022 Fire Safety · 15 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      Corrected Feb 16, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0637 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

      Corrected Jan 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0676 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      Corrected Jan 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Jan 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jan 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      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.

      Corrected Jan 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0700 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      Corrected Jan 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0758 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      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.

      Corrected Jan 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      F0847 Administration Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jan 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0133 Construction Deficiencies

      Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

      Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0341 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Jan 10, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

      Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jan 6, 2023 · CMS fire safety

11. Oct 7, 2021 Health · 4 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0685 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

      Corrected Oct 18, 2021 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0700 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

      Corrected Oct 18, 2021 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Nov 12, 2021 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      Corrected Nov 12, 2021 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• BRIDGMAN, NIKKI — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2023
• LICHTMAN, SHALOM — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2023
• LICHTMAN, SHALOM — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2023
• APOGEE TR — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, since 07/01/2023
• LIGHT MAN LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2023
• SC ILLINOIS HOLDCO LLC — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 07/01/2023
• SC ILLINOIS I TBD HOLDCO LLC — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, since 07/01/2023