Ottawa, IL

La Salle County Nursing Home

5-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $146,063 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1380 North 27th Road, Ottawa, IL

(815) 433-0476

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

79

Certified beds

Average residents

62

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2007-08-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.11

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.16

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.67

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.19

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

8%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

44%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.6
2.0
1.4 pts better
1.9
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
2.3
0.7 pts better
1.8
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.3%
89.6%
19.3 pts worse
93.4%
23.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.3%
91.6%
6.7 pts better
95.5%
2.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.5%
3.3%
2.2 pts worse
3.3%
2.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.4%
50.3%
47.9 pts better
11.4%
9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.4%
6.5%
3.1 pts better
5.4%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 15.6%
18.5%
2.9 pts better
19.6%
4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
22.8%
19 pts better
16.7%
12.9 pts better
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 14.3%
17.2%
2.9 pts better
16.3%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.7%
15.0%
3.7 pts worse
14.9%
3.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.0%
1.1%
0.1 pts better
1.0%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.1%
1.7%
3.4 pts worse
1.7%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.1%
21.3%
5.8 pts worse
19.8%
7.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.8%
5.2%
2.4 pts better
5.1%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 24.5%
68.8%
44.3 pts worse
81.7%
57.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
2.3%
2.3 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.5%
63.0%
25.5 pts better
79.7%
8.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-15 · Fire 2024-08-15

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-08-18 · Fire 2023-08-18

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-07-21 · Fire 2022-07-21

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2024-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2024-09-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2024-09-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

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 2024-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-09-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-09-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

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 2023-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-08-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

K930 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

Corrected 2023-08-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-10-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-10

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2025-03-06

G · Actual harm 2024-08-15

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-09-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-09-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-09-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-09-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2024-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2024-09-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-15

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 2024-09-09

G · Actual harm 2024-03-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-04-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-03

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

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 2023-08-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Corrected 2023-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Corrected 2023-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-08-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-18

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-08-29

G · Actual harm 2023-07-05

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-24

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-07-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2022-08-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-21

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-08-16

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$118,080 2025-08-06

Fine

Fine · fine $118,080

Fine

$0 2025-08-06

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-09-04 · 27 days

27 day denial

$27,983 2024-08-15

Fine

Fine · fine $27,983

Fine

$0 2024-08-15

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2024-09-14 · 9 days

9 day denial

Ownership

Becker, Carrie

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-01-01
Hensley, Rhonda

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-04-10
Hensley, Rhonda

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-04-10
Lasalle County

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2007-01-01

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