Nursing homes › Illinois › Lacon Rehab and Nursing
401 9Th Street, Lacon, IL 61540 · 3092462175 · 93 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Stern Consultants, a group operating 23 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,252,528 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.84 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.53. Weekend total: 3.18. Nursing staff turnover: 55%.
All-time on record: 38 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-20 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-21 |
| 2026-02-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-21 |
| 2026-02-20 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-18 |
| 2026-02-03 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | K | complaint | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-01-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-24 |
| 2026-01-20 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-01-13 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2025-08-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-08-23 |
| 2025-08-22 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-08-23 |
| 2025-08-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-23 |
| 2025-05-23 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | G | Health | corrected 2025-05-24 |
| 2025-05-23 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-24 |
| 2025-05-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-24 |
| 2025-05-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-28 |
| 2025-05-23 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-24 |
| 2025-05-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-24 |
| 2025-05-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-24 |
| 2024-06-27 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-06-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2023-03-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-03-28 |
| 2023-03-24 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-03-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-03-24 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-03-24 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-03-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-28 |
| 2023-03-24 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| 2023-03-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-04-05 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Payment Denial | 16 days payment denial |
| 2025-05-23 | Payment Denial | 10 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWHOUSE, ERIC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| ERBLICH, AVRAHAM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| MATHEW, STANLEY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| MILLMAN, CHAIM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| NEWHOUSE, ERIC | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| SHEPS, BORUCH | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| STERN THERAPY CONSULTANTS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| COOK, WINDY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| DORSEY, ROXANNE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/11/2023 |
| ERBLICH, AVRAHAM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| MATHEW, STANLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| MILLMAN, CHAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
| PLEW, ANDREA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/10/2020 |
| SHEPS, BORUCH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/15/2020 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 146123. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.