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KNOX COUNTY NURSING HOME Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (KNOXVILLE, Illinois)

800 NORTH MARKET STREET, KNOXVILLE, Illinois 61448

Phone: 3092892338

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
169
Avg Residents/Day
101.1
Ownership
Government - County
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Knox
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIllinois AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.510.71-0.21
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.773.47+0.30
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover35.9%43.7%-

Health Citation History

8 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-08-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-16Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

14 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2024-08-16Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-16Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-08-16Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-06-15Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress patient/client population and determine types of services needed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-04-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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