ST ANTHONY'S NSG & REHAB CTR in ROCK ISLAND, IL was fined $357,463 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

ST ANTHONY'S NSG & REHAB CTR (ROCK ISLAND, IL) — $357,463 in CMS Fines

Outcome: ST ANTHONY'S NSG & REHAB CTR in ROCK ISLAND, IL was fined $357,463 by CMS across 3 separate penalties following 56 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.


• Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.


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


• Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.


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


• Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.