REGENCY CARE in SPRINGFIELD, IL was fined $197,065 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

REGENCY CARE (SPRINGFIELD, IL) — $197,065 in CMS Fines

Outcome: REGENCY CARE in SPRINGFIELD, IL was fined $197,065 by CMS across 4 separate penalties following 37 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


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


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


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