The Illinois Department of Public Health’s 2nd Quarterly Report showed the following 13 facilities cited for violations, with fines totaling $143,600.

The Illinois Department of Public Health has initiated action, as indicated, against the following facilities which have been determined to be in violation of the Nursing Home Care Act, or has recommended decertification to the Director of the Department of Healthcare and Family Service, or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for violations in relation to patient care, pursuant to Titles XVIII and XIX of the Federal Social Security Act.

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Accolade HC of East Peoria
500 Centennial Drive, East Peoria, IL 61611.

• Licensee: Accolade Healthcare of East Peoria, LLC, 2601 Chatham Rd, Ste R, Springfield, IL 62704.
• Type B violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: (300.1230). A fine of $2,200.

Aperion Care Morton Villa
190 East Queenwood Rd., Morton, IL 61550.

• Licensee: Aperion Care Morton Villa, LLC , 4655 W. Chase Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712.
• Type A violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $25,000.

Aperion Care Morton Villa
190 East Queenwood Rd.. Morton, IL 61550.

• Licensee: Aperion Care Morton Villa, LLC, 4655 W. Chase Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712.
• Type B violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $2,200.

Aperion Care Morton Villa
190 East Queenwood Rd., Morton, IL 61550.

• Licensee: Aperion Care Morton Villa, LLC, 4655 W. Chase Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712.
• Type B violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $2,200.

Aperion Care Peoria Heights
1629 East Gardner Lane, Peoria Heights, IL 61616.

• Licensee: Aperion Care Peoria Heights, LLC, 4655 W. Chase Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712.
• Type C violation. No Fine.
• Type B violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $2,200; total fine: $2,200.

Cornerstone Rehab & HC
5533 N. Galena Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616.

• Licensee: Midwest Health Operations, LLC, 830 W. Trailcreek Dr., Peoria, IL 61614.
• Type A violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $25,000.

Cornerstone Rehab & HC
5533 N. Galena Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616.

• Licensee: Midwest Health Operations, LLC, 830 W. Trailcreek Dr., Peoria, IL 61614.
• Type A violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $25,000.

Cornerstone Rehab & HCC
5533 N. Galena Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616.

• Licensee: Midwest Health Operations, LLC, 830 W. Trailcreek Dr., Peoria, IL 61614.
• Type A violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $25,000.

Cornerstone Rehab & HCC
5533 N. Galena Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616.

• Licensee: Midwest Health Operations, LLC, 830 W. Trailcreek Dr., Peoria, IL 61614.
• Type A violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $25,000.

El Paso Healthcare Center
850 E. Second St., El Paso, IL 61738.

• Licensee: El Paso HCO, LLC, 830 W. Trailcreek Dr., Peoria, IL 61614.
• Type B violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $2,200.
• Type C violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $500; total fine: $2,700.

Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing
700 N. Main St., Eureka, IL 61530.

• Licensee: Loft Rehabilitation & Nursing, LLC, 208 S. LaSalle St., Suite 814, Chicago, IL 60604.
• Type B violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $2,200.

Loft Rehab of Peoria, The
1500 W. Northmoor Rd., Peoria, IL 61614.

• Licensee: Loft Rehabilitation of Peoria, LLC, 8180 McCormick Blvd., Suite 160F, Skokie, IL 60076.
• Type B violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $2,200.

Washington Senior Living
1201 Newcastle Rd., Washington, IL 61571.

• Licensee: Washington Senior Living, LLC, 1275 Milwaukee Ave., Suite 300, Glenview, IL 60025.
• Type C violation. The fine was doubled due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation. A fine of $500.

Alleged violation types

TYPE A VIOLATION cited by the IDPH, according to the state, is an alleged violation of the Nursing Home Care Act or its rules that creates a substantial risk of serious harm or death to a resident. It can also be a violation that has already resulted in physical or mental harm to a resident.

TYPE B VIOLATION is an alleged violation of the Illinois Nursing Home Care Act or its rules that increases the likelihood of a nursing home resident suffering minor physical or mental harm, IDPH says.

TYPE C VIOLATION is alleged violation of the Nursing Home Care Act or its rules that could cause serious injury or death to residents, employees, or the public. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) may take immediate action, such as closure, to address Type C violations. The IDPH may also impose fines of $100 per violation, per day.
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