Hillside Rehab & Care Center
1308 Game Farm Road · Yorkville, IL · 60560 · 6305535811
79 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Helia Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $39,330 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.72 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.72 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $158,570 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
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 March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
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 March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Ensure 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.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
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 March 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 7, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
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 May 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024
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 May 2, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
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 May 2, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 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 May 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 18, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 8, 2026 | Fine | $27,370 |
| March 25, 2025 | Fine | $11,960 |
| March 25, 2025 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $119,240 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145609 · certified since February 23, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.