Nursing homes › Illinois › Sandwich Living & Rehab Center
902 East Arnold Street, Sandwich, IL 60548 · 8157868409 · 63 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Lineage Healthcare, a group operating 5 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 1.4/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $935,250 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.34 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 3.07. Nursing staff turnover: 56%.
All-time on record: 71 deficiency citations, including 3 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2025-04-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2025-04-18 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-10 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Health | corrected 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Health | corrected 2025-01-31 |
| 2024-12-05 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-12-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-12-05 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-12-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-12-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-27 |
| 2024-09-24 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-24 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-09-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-08-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-08-05 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-07-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-07-10 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-07-03 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-07-03 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-07-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-07-03 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-07-03 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-09-05 |
| 2024-07-03 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | F | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| 2024-01-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-16 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Payment Denial | 14 days payment denial |
| 2024-12-05 | Fine | $74,159 |
| 2024-12-05 | Payment Denial | 35 days payment denial |
| 2024-07-03 | Fine | $16,801 |
| 2024-07-03 | Fine | $35,438 |
| 2024-07-03 | Payment Denial | 75 days payment denial |
| 2024-01-19 | Fine | $39,998 |
| 2023-09-14 | Fine | $118,629 |
| 2023-09-14 | Payment Denial | 64 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PETLIN HOLDINGS LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| DOMMFT II LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| MARVIN MERMELSTEIN 2020 FAMILY TRUST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| PETLIN HOLDINGS LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, EPHRAIM | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| DIENA, AHARON | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, EPHRAIM | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| DIENA, AHARON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| PETLIN HOLDINGS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| AHEARN, MICHAEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, EPHRAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| CLAUSSEN, MARY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| DIENA, AHARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
| JOHNSON, RICHARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 146133. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.