H & J Vonderlieth Lvg Ctr, the

1120 North Topper Drive · Mount Pulaski, IL · 62548 · 2177923218

90 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Heritage Operations Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 70
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.413.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.590.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.09≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year37%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (6 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F December 11, 2025

    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 December 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 26, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 3, 2023

    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 August 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 2, 2023 · found via complaint

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected July 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

Better-scoring options nearby

No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146042 · certified since February 14, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.