Lacon Rehab and Nursing

401 9th Street · Lacon, IL · 61540 · 3092462175

93 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Stern Consultants

Why this verdict

  • Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

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Red flags

1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle

Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 16
Serious harm & abuse 20% 64
Staffing 20% 70
Federal penalties 15% 82
Trend 10% 24
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.883.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.550.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.31≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year46%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (38 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected February 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 21, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Environmental

  • Immediate jeopardy · K February 3, 2026 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected March 20, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026 · 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 January 24, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F January 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected March 20, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · F January 13, 2026 · found via complaint

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected March 20, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected August 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F August 22, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Actual harm · G May 23, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Corrected May 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected May 24, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025

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

    Corrected May 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 23, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 23, 2025

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected May 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F May 23, 2025

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected May 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E May 23, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 28, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F June 27, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · F June 27, 2024

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024

    Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024

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

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Corrected June 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 23, 2025Payment Denial10 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146123 · certified since July 3, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.