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Nursing Home Violations For The Month Of October
The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the following type “A” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act were cited during the month of October. An “A” violation, which is the most serious licensure violation imposed by the state, pertains to a condition in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm will result.
The statement of violation for each facility can be obtained by clicking on the facility's name.
Adloff Place, a 16-bed intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled located at 50 Adloff Lane, Springfield, has been fined $25,000 for failure to implement its abuse and neglect policy for 15 residents. Numerous residents suffered injuries, such as cuts and bruises, and those incidents were not properly processed by staff. Residents also suffered poor hygiene due to neglect. The facility requested a hearing on the Department’s action. After a prehearing, the facility withdrew its hearing request and paid a reduced fine. Read more at idph.state.il.us
There are places to report nursing home abuse.
Make your report to the nursing home’s administrator, director of nursing, or social worker. The state or local ombudsman.The local police or state law enforcement. A protection and advocacy or adult protective services agency. The state survey agency that licenses and certifies nursing homes (often in the Health Department). A citizen advocacy group, or other church or community group that visits regularly.
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