La Salle County Nursing Home
1380 North 27th Road · Ottawa, IL · 61350 · 8154330476
79 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $146,063 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$146,063 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.70 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.99 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $146,063 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 10, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Actual harm · G August 15, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 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 September 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 18, 2023
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 August 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 18, 2023
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 September 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023
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 August 29, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E August 18, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 5, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 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 July 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 3, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2022
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 August 16, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2025 | Fine | $118,080 |
| August 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 27 days |
| August 15, 2024 | Fine | $27,983 |
| August 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | 9 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146116 · certified since August 1, 2007. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.