Florence Nursing Home
Marengo, Illinois · CCN 146127
20 surveys since 2011, 2 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 73
- Surveys
- 20
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 56
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Mc Henry
- Medicare-certified since
- 2008
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 5
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=16, floor 20).
Last survey on record
May 8, 2025
550 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.25 | 3.43 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.84 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 61.3% | 45.2% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Payment denials
- 1
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G— | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D888.9% | E— | F111.1% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6892×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F8802×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5801×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- F6771×
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F6861×
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Florence Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Apr 3, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement an Enhanced Barrier Precautions Procedure which applies to all 30 residents in the facility. The findings include: The federal form 671 completed by the facility on 4/1/24 showed the facility census was 30 residents. On 4/1/24 the facility had no Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) signs up or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) carts out for EBP residents. The facility's EBP list dated 4/1/24 showed R13, R16, and R26 had feeding tubes. R3, R23, R30, and R83 had indwelling urine catheters. R3 also has a daily wound dressing change. On 4/1/24 at 11:20 AM, V6 and V10 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) provided incontinence care to R16 without wearing PPE gowns during care. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 30, 2022
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the chemical sanitation levels of the dishwasher were consistently checked and documented; failed to ensure pears were covered in the refrigerator; and failed to ensure food and drinks were covered when transported to resident rooms. These failures have the potential to affect all the residents in the facility. The findings include: The CMS-672 dated 6/29/22 showed 33 residents resided in the facility. 1. On 6/28/22 at 9:55 AM, V8 (Dietary Aide) tested the chlorine level of the dishwasher. V8 said the heater is getting fixed, so we only check the chlorine level right now. The chlorine level should be checked before breakfast, lunch, and dinner dishes. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF689May 8, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to transfer a resident in a safe manner. This applies to one of two residents (R13) reviewed for safety in the sample of 23. The findings include: The face sheet for R13 shows she was admitted to the facility with diagnoses to include Alzheimer's, hypertension and muscle weakness. The facility assessment dated [DATE] shows her to have severe cognitive impairment and requires maximum staff assistance with transfers. On 5/6/2025 at 9:12 AM, R13 was observed being transferred from her wheelchair to her bed by V3 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). V3 who was wearing a gait belt around her waist, lifted R13 up from her wheelchair by placing her arms under R13's arms, pivoted her to the bed and lowered her onto her bed. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880May 8, 2025
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide incontinence care in a manner to prevent cross-contamination for 2 of 3 residents (R1, R23) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 23. The findings include: 1. On 5/6/25 at 9:34 AM, V3 and V4 (Certified Nursing Assistants - CNAs) used a total mechanical lift to transfer R1 into bed. They turned R1 side to side to removed the sling. V4 (CNA) opened R1's incontinence brief to provide care. V4 said R1's brief was wet and used wipes to cleanse the urine from R1's perineal area. V4 used the same (contaminated) gloves to obtain a clean brief and remove R1's glasses. Then V4 used a wipe to clean R1's bottom, applied barrier cream, turned R1 and closed the clean brief. V4 covered R1 with a blanket. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF686Apr 3, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to have pressure relieving devices in place for one of one resident (R3) with high risk of pressure injuries in the sample of 12. The findings include: R3's Transfer Discharge report dated April 1, 2024 shows R3 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including acquired absence of right foot, pressure injury of left heel, and congestive heart failure. R3's Care Plan shows R3 has potential for pressure injury development related to peripheral vascular disease, advanced age, poor safety awareness, and chronic pain. Follow facility policies/protocols for the prevention/treatment of skin breakdown. […]
Read 21 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 21 of 73 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- May 8, 2025Standard2 findings
- Apr 3, 2024Standard3 findings
- Jan 2, 2024Complaint1 finding
- May 17, 2023Standard3 findings
- Jun 30, 2022Standard4 findings
- Aug 19, 2021Standard3 findings
- Oct 15, 2020Standard2 findings
- Apr 9, 2019Standard4 findings
Show the 12 earlier surveys
- Jul 31, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Jun 27, 2018Standard2 findings
- May 4, 2017Standard5 findings
- Apr 13, 2016Standard2 findings
- May 7, 2015Standard2 findings
- Jun 3, 2014Standard4 findings
- Apr 14, 2014Complaint1 finding
- Jun 10, 2013Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Apr 11, 2013—8 findings
- Aug 20, 2012—2 findings
- May 16, 2012—6 findings
- Mar 31, 2011Standard17 findings · 1 harm
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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