Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care Center in PEKIN, IL was fined $213,731 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 73 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care Center (PEKIN, IL) — $213,731 in CMS Fines

Outcome: Timbercreek Rehab and Health Care Center in PEKIN, IL was fined $213,731 by CMS across 6 separate penalties following 73 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


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


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


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


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


• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


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