Lakeland Rehab & Healthcare Center
800 West Temple Street · Effingham, IL · 62401 · 2173422171
154 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Tutera Senior Living & Health Care
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $58,737 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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.
$58,737 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.56 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.12 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $70,203 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2026 · 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 April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
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 March 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 28, 2025
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 August 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G February 18, 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 February 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 25, 2024 · 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 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 24, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 24, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 24, 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 June 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 16, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 18, 2025 | Fine | $58,737 |
| May 14, 2024 | Fine | $11,466 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145256 · certified since June 11, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.