SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WJPF) – The Illinois Department of Public has released a list of nursing homes violations for the first quarter of 2022.

A handful of southern Illinois facilities are on the list.

According to IDPH, a “AA” violation happens when here is a condition or occurrence at the facility that proximately caused a resident’s death. An “A” violation pertains to a condition in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm will result or has resulted.

“AA” Violations

• Heartland of Galesburg, a 60-bed skilled care facility in McLeansboro, was cited for a “AA” violation and fined $50,000 for failing to identify and assess the medical justification for catheter use and failing to identify and monitor symptoms of a urinary tract infection.

 

• New Athens Home for the Aged, a 37-bed skilled care facility in New Athens was cited for a “AA” violation and was fined $50,000 for failing to implement infection control measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 

“A” Violations

• Hamilton Memorial Rehab & Health Care Center, a 60-bed skilled care facility in McLeansboro, was cited for an “A” violation and fined $25,000 for failing to prevent the development of pressure ulcers in a patient.

 

• Mar Ka Nursing Home, a 76-bed skilled care facility in Mascoutah, was cited for an “A” violation and fined $25,000 for failing to identify residents at risk of falls and implement effective fall prevention measures and failing to provide safe transfers.

 

• Mount Vernon Countryside Manor, a 59-bed skilled care facility in Mt Vernon, was cited for an “A” violation and fined $25,000 for failing to provide adequate supervision during an episode of agitation that resulted in a fall. Mount Vernon Countryside Manor was also fined $25,000 for failing to provide adequate assistance to a resident during transfer resulting in an injury to the resident.

 

• Sparta Terrace, a 16-bed facility in Sparta, was cited for an “A” violation and fined $6,250 for failing to correct earlier findings, including performing neurological checks after a head injury and failing to inform the registered nurse when a resident was out of medication.