The Illinois Department of Public Health today announced the following type “AA” and “A” violations of the Nursing Home Care Act. These violations were recorded during the second quarter of 2016.
An “AA” violation is cited when there is a condition or occurrence at the facility that proximately caused a resident’s death.
An “A” violation pertains to a condition in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm will result, or has resulted.
The Quarterly Report of Nursing Home Violators and other information can be found on IDPH’s website.
Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion is a 116-bed skilled and intermediate care facility located in Sandwich, IL.
It’s been cited with an “A” violation and fined $25,000 for failure to provide a safe environment due to water temperatures high enough to cause burns, and to supervise and assist a resident with a history of falls.
The facility is scheduled for a prehearing on IDPH’s action on July 21.
