Loft Rehab of Decatur
500 West McKinley Avenue · Decatur, IL · 62526 · 2178750020
150 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 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: $136,130 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
6 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$136,130 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.44 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $206,314 |
Inspection citations (92 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected August 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 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 August 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G April 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 7, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 7, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G March 7, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 7, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 7, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 7, 2025
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 7, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 14, 2026 | Fine | $96,350 |
| October 9, 2025 | Fine | $39,780 |
| May 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 40 days |
| April 24, 2024 | Payment Denial | 46 days |
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $70,184 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145965 · certified since July 15, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.