CRYSTAL PINES REHAB & HCC in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL was fined $52,795 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 47 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

CRYSTAL PINES REHAB & HCC (CRYSTAL LAKE, IL) — $52,795 in CMS Fines

Outcome: CRYSTAL PINES REHAB & HCC in CRYSTAL LAKE, IL was fined $52,795 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 47 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.


• Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.


• Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.


• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.


• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.