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Facility profile · CCN 145825

South Elgin Living & Rehab Center

58 federal citations on record , including 1 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 4 federal enforcement actions totaling $274,601.

Abuse Icon 1 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
58
Total citations
43
Last 3 years
4
Actual harm+
4
Federal penalties
$274,601
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care22 Resident Rights6 Medication & Pharmacy6 Infection Control6 Abuse & Neglect5

Most common F-tags at this facility

F8804 F6773 F6893 F7613 F7273

Citation history

58 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Jul 8, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Sep 13, 2024F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.DComplaint
Sep 13, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Aug 14, 2024F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.EComplaint
Jun 13, 2024F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FComplaint
Jun 13, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.EComplaint
May 31, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.EStandard
May 31, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EStandard
May 31, 2024F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard
May 31, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
May 31, 2024F761Ensure 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.DStandard
May 31, 2024F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.EStandard
May 31, 2024F758Implement 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.GStandard
May 31, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.EStandard
May 31, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.EStandard
May 31, 2024F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
May 31, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.DStandard
May 31, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
May 31, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.EStandard
May 31, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
May 31, 2024F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard
May 31, 2024F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.DStandard
Apr 25, 2024F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.FComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.GComplaint
Apr 25, 2024F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FComplaint
Mar 6, 2024F761Ensure 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.FComplaint
Mar 6, 2024F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Mar 6, 2024F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint
Feb 25, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Feb 14, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.FComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Feb 1, 2024F584Honor 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.KComplaint
Sep 20, 2023F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.EComplaint
Jun 8, 2023F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jun 8, 2023F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.DStandard
Jun 8, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Jun 8, 2023F688Provide 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.DStandard
Jun 8, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Jun 8, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Jun 8, 2023F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.DStandard
Jun 8, 2023F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyFStandard
Apr 28, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Apr 28, 2022F803Ensure 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.EStandard
Apr 28, 2022F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.FStandard
Apr 28, 2022F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F688Provide 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.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard
Apr 28, 2022F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 4 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $274,601 and 2 payment-denial actions spanning 188 days.

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Jul 8, 2025Fine$126,280—
Jul 8, 2025Payment Denial—Aug 6, 2025 · 36 days
Feb 1, 2024Fine$148,321—
Feb 1, 2024Payment Denial—Mar 1, 2024 · 152 days
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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