HILLSBORO REHAB & HCC in HILLSBORO, IL was fined $317,893 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 82 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

HILLSBORO REHAB & HCC (HILLSBORO, IL) — $317,893 in CMS Fines

Outcome: HILLSBORO REHAB & HCC in HILLSBORO, IL was fined $317,893 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 82 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.


• 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.


• Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.


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


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


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


• Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.