Mount Sterling Health and Rehab Center
435 Camden Rd · Mount Sterling, IL · 62353 · 2177733377
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Summit Healthcare Consulting
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 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).
- Federal penalties on record: $86,763 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
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.
$86,763 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.73 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $86,763 |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 11, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 11, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023 · found via complaint
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 January 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected October 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
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 January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2022
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2022
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 January 13, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C December 15, 2022
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected January 13, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 7, 2021
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 18, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2021
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected October 18, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 10, 2026 | Fine | $68,335 |
| May 7, 2025 | Fine | $18,428 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145820 · certified since January 1, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.