La Salle County Nursing Home

Penalties

• Aug 6, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Aug 6, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Aug 6, 2025 — Fine ($118,080)
• Aug 6, 2025 — Payment Denial · payment denial 27 days
• Aug 15, 2024 — Fine ($27,983)
• Aug 15, 2024 — Payment Denial · payment denial 9 days
• Aug 15, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Mar 13, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)

Inspection findings

1. Aug 6, 2025 IDPH docket NH 25-S0897 · 2 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity A

     Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b)4), and 300.2040b)2). 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 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: 300.1210b)4), 300.1210d)3), 300.1850k), and 300.2040d). 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)

2. Feb 10, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     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.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

3. Aug 15, 2024 Fire Safety · 20 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

     Corrected Sep 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0018 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

     Corrected Sep 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0026 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

     Corrected Sep 21, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

     Corrected Sep 7, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Sep 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Sep 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Sep 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0756 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0757 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2024 · 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 Sep 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Sep 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0868 Administration Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Sep 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

     Corrected Sep 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Sep 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0341 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Sep 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

     Corrected Sep 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Sep 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Sep 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0926 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

     Corrected Sep 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • 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), 3001210a), 300.1210b)4), and 300.1210d)3). 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)

4. Mar 13, 2024 Health · 2 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G 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 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity A

     Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210a), 300.1210b)5) and 300.1210d)3)6). 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) and 1210d)6).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

5. Nov 3, 2023 Health · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Nov 17, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Nov 17, 2023 · CMS health inspection

6. Aug 18, 2023 Health · 11 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

     Corrected Aug 29, 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 Aug 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0761 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

     Corrected Aug 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     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.

     Corrected Sep 6, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0809 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

     Corrected Aug 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Aug 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

     Corrected Aug 29, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0321 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Aug 25, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0374 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

     Corrected Aug 25, 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 Aug 25, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0930 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

     Corrected Aug 25, 2023 · CMS fire safety

7. Jul 21, 2022 Health · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Aug 3, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Aug 16, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0698 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

     Corrected Aug 16, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Oct 20, 2022 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• MEJIA, ELIANA — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, since 12/01/2025
• MEJIA, ELIANA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2025
• MEJIA, ELIANA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2025
• MEJIA, ELIANA — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, since 12/01/2025
• REYNOLDS, BRITTANY — indirect ownership interest, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/26/2024
• REYNOLDS, BRITTANY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/24/2024
• REYNOLDS, BRITTANY — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/26/2024
• LASALLE COUNTY BOARD OFFICE — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2007