State cites 2 local nursing homes

April 09--The Illinois Department of Public Health on Friday announced the following type "AA" and "A" violations of the Nursing Home Care Act processed during the first quarter of 2017.

An "AA" violation is cited when there is a condition or occurrence at the facility that proximately caused a resident's death. An "A" violation pertains to a condition in which there is a substantial probability that death or serious mental or physical harm will result, or has resulted.

The release from the Department of Public Health included:

--Gardenview Manor, a 213-bed skilled and intermediate care facility located at 14792 Catlin-Tilton Road, Danville, was cited in January for an "AA" violation and fined $50,000 for failure to assess a residents' risk for falls and implement interventions. This resulted in a serious fall and the resident sustaining injuries resulting in death. The facility has not yet paid the $50,000 fine.

--Danville Care Center, a 20-bed skilled and intermediate care facility located at 1701 North Bowman, Danville, was cited in March with an "AA" violation and fined $50,000 for failure to honor a resident's advanced directive and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation when the resident was found unresponsive. The facility has requested a hearing.

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