11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Sandwich, IL
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $285,025 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies
902 East Arnold Street, Sandwich, IL
(815) 786-8409
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
63
Certified beds
Average residents
24
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2009-04-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.01
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.69
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.66
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.81
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
78%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
62%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 72.2% |
89.6%
17.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
21.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.2% |
91.6%
6.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
10.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.3% |
3.3%
About the same
|
3.3%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 17.3% |
50.3%
33 pts better
|
11.4%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.9% |
6.5%
3.6 pts better
|
5.4%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.2% |
18.5%
9.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
8.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.5% |
22.8%
1.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.8 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 | 25.6% |
17.2%
8.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.5% |
15.0%
6.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.8% |
1.1%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.5% |
21.3%
1.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.5% |
5.2%
4.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.5% |
68.8%
17.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
30.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (10 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2024-02-23
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-03-12
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-03-12
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-03-12
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-03-12
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-10
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-05-10
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-12-27
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-31
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-12-27
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-27
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 2024-12-27
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-12-27
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-12-27
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-27
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-27
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-16
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-07-23
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 2024-07-23
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-07-23
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-07-23
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-05
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-09-05
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-07-23
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-16
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 2024-02-16
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-02-16
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-13
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 2024-02-13
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-03
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-03
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2024-01-03
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-03
Health
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-08
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-06
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-10-06
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-10-01
Health
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-06-05
Health
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected 2023-02-20
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2023-03-01
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-05
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-03-10
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-02-18
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-02-25
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 2023-02-25
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2023-02-25
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2023-02-18
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $74,159
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-12-27 · 35 days
35 day denial
Fine · fine $16,801
Fine
Fine · fine $35,438
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-07-27 · 75 days
75 day denial
Fine · fine $39,998
Fine
Fine · fine $118,629
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-10-31 · 64 days
64 day denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-07-27 · 19 days
19 day denial
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Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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