Sunset Home
418 Washington Street · Quincy, IL · 62301 · 2172232636
132 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $208,650 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.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$208,650 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.43 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 52% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $384,067 |
Inspection citations (62 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · L October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F October 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 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 April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
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 April 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 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 March 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 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 November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 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 November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 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 November 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 15, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 31, 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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| November 19, 2025 | Fine | $52,000 |
| October 17, 2025 | Fine | $131,430 |
| March 19, 2025 | Fine | $25,220 |
| April 3, 2024 | Fine | $39,927 |
| July 10, 2023 | Fine | $135,490 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145800 · certified since October 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.