Cycle 1
Health 2025-12-11 · Fire 2025-12-11
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Mount Pulaski, IL
H & J Vonderlieth Lvg Ctr, The
4-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1120 North Topper Drive, Mount Pulaski, IL
(217) 792-3218
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
57
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Heritage Operations Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2003-02-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.61
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.56
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.14
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.98
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
38%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.5 |
2.0
1.5 pts better
|
1.9
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.2 |
2.3
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.1% |
89.6%
6.5 pts better
|
93.4%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
91.6%
8.4 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 14.1% |
3.3%
10.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
10.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.6% |
50.3%
44.7 pts better
|
11.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 11.2% |
6.5%
4.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.5% |
18.5%
2 pts better
|
19.6%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.0% |
22.8%
1.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 35.3% |
17.2%
18.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
19 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 31.1% |
15.0%
16.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
16.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% |
1.1%
0.7 pts better
|
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.9% |
1.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.0% |
21.3%
5.7 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.5% |
5.2%
3.7 pts better
|
5.1%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.1% |
68.8%
23.3 pts better
|
81.7%
10.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 18.0% |
14.0%
4 pts worse
|
12.0%
6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.7% |
2.3%
2.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
63.0%
37 pts better
|
79.7%
20.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.6% |
26.2%
4.6 pts better
|
23.9%
2.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-09-12 · Fire 2024-09-12
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-08-03 · Fire 2023-08-03
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2026-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-01-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-02
C · Minimal harm
2025-12-11
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-01-02
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-09-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-12
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-09-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-03
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-03
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-03
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-08-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-03
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-03
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-08-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-03
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-08-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-03
K930 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
Corrected 2023-08-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-12-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2025-12-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-11
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-12-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-03
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-08-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-02
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-20
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Henry & Jane Vonderlieth Living Center Inc
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Aylesworth, Richard
Corporate Director · Individual
Buenrostro, Kynda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cross, Thomas
Corporate Director · Individual
Curry, Daniel
Corporate Officer · Individual
Freer, Lynn
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hart, Benjamin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Heritage Operations Group, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Hild, James
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lowney, Cheryl
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Martin, Jeff
Corporate Director · Individual
Przykopanski, Pat
Corporate Director · Individual
Wubben, Julian
Corporate Director · Individual
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