SULLIVAN HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING in SULLIVAN, IL was fined $91,654 by CMS following 46 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SULLIVAN HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING (SULLIVAN, IL) — $91,654 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SULLIVAN HEALTHCARE & SENIOR LIVING in SULLIVAN, IL was fined $91,654 by CMS following 46 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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 dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.


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


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


• 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.


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


• 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.


• Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.