Nexus at Mascoutah
901 North Tenth Street · Mascoutah, IL · 62258 · 6185662183
55 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Bria Health Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $14,170 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 7 citations involved actual harm to residents.
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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.
3 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.
78% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 78% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $73,886 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 25, 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 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 26, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 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 September 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 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 August 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2024
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 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024
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 August 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 12, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 12, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F August 12, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 26, 2024 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G April 26, 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 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 11, 2024 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2025 | Fine | $14,170 |
| July 7, 2025 | Payment Denial | 32 days |
| April 26, 2024 | Fine | $30,602 |
| January 12, 2024 | Fine | $19,890 |
| October 24, 2023 | Fine | $9,224 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145785 · certified since February 25, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.