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.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (38 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Potential for harm · F May 23, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 23, 2025 | Payment Denial | 10 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.