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Lacon Rehab and Nursing

401 9th Street, Lacon, IL 61540

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Lacon Rehab and Nursing is a nursing home in Lacon, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(309) 246-2175
Last standard health inspection
May 23, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
93
Residents per day, on average
54.2
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Lacon Rehab and Nursing LLC
Chain
Stern Consultants
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Illinois average (42 vs 38).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. 3 citations

    Health inspection on August 13, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

    • Citation F0551. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

    • Citation F0568. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2026.

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  2. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on August 13, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    • Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  4. 1 citation

    Health inspection on July 9, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0569. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 10, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Health citation

      CMS changed citation F0921 from severity F to D. It is from the health inspection on February 20, 2026. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  6. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. Payment stopped

    March 4, 2026 (8 months ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from March 4, 2026, for 16 days.

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  8. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  9. 3 citations

    Health inspection on February 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2026.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 4 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 18, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0921 4 times since 2026.

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  10. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 3, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    80 of 664 Illinois homes (12%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.

    • Citation F0921. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.

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  11. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 23, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2026.

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  12. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 20, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.

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  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 13, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.

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  14. Fine

    January 13, 2026 (9 months ago)

    CMS fine of $40,740 on January 13, 2026.

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  15. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0293 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0346 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0354 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0521 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0761 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0913 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0914 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0923 from the fire safety inspection on May 29, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0271 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0324 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0341 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0346 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0347 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0354 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0920 from the fire safety inspection on July 9, 2024.

  16. 3 citations

    Health inspection on August 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 5 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2025.

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  17. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  18. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0623 from the health inspection on June 27, 2024.

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on June 27, 2024.

  19. Payment stopped

    June 18, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS stopped payment for new admissions from June 18, 2025, for 10 days.

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  20. 7 citations

    Health inspection on May 23, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • Citation F0561. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0814 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0657 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 24, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2023.

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  21. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  22. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  23. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  24. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  25. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  26. 12 citations

    Health inspection on June 27, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0557. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0577. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

    • Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

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  27. 1 citation

    Health inspection on June 6, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 28, 2024.

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  28. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  29. 8 citations

    Health inspection on March 24, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.

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  30. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on March 24, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Lacon Rehab and Nursing last inspected?

CMS lists May 23, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Lacon Rehab and Nursing have?

CMS lists 42 health citations since March 24, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Lacon Rehab and Nursing been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $40,740 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Lacon Rehab and Nursing?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is Lacon Rehab and Nursing a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.