Fireside House of Centralia
1030 Martin Luther King Blvd · Centralia, IL · 62801 · 6185321833
98 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $10,361 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.52 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.30 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $71,979 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 16, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
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 December 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 7, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
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 May 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 2023
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | Fine | $10,361 |
| February 29, 2024 | Fine | $18,238 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $43,380 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145791 · certified since May 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.