Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin
2501 Allentown Road · Pekin, IL · 61554 · 3093473121
71 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Crest Healthcare Consulting
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $33,121 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $49,745 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 1, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 1, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F October 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F October 1, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 1, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024
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 November 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 1, 2024
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · C October 1, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected October 23, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 7, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 7, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 6, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| June 6, 2025 | Fine | $9,110 |
| June 6, 2025 | Fine | $14,901 |
| December 7, 2023 | Fine | $16,624 |
| December 7, 2023 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145691 · certified since March 4, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.