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South Elgin Rehab & HCC
South Elgin Rehab & HCC, 746 West Spring Street, South Elgin, IL 60177
The overall rating for South Elgin Rehab & HCC is average. The nursing home is located in Elgin, Illinois, which is a northwestern suburb to the City of Chicago located approximately 44.7 miles from the center of the City of Chicago. It has 90 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. It is not within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. It has a resident council only. The ownership of South Elgin Rehab & HCC is a for profit corporation under the legal business name of Petersen Health Properties, LLC.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The last full report was filed by the Department of Health and Human Services on April 27, 2018 citing 9 violations. There was minimal harm or potential for actual harm found in these citations.
The previous standard health inspection was reported on May 18, 2017 resulting in 9 citations. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 6.2. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 5.8.
In addition to the regularly scheduled health inspections by the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services, a complaint inspection can be filed and reported on. Between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018, there were a total of 7 complaint inspections filed. The total number of complaints in the past 3 years that resulted in a citation was 18.
As to the health inspection summaries of particular notice is the deficiency category which found 11 quality of life and care deficiencies for the reporting period between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018. The last complaint inspection was reported on July 2, 2018. The total number of health deficiencies for South Elgin Rehab & HCC is 23. The average number of health deficiencies in Illinois is 9.5 with the average number of heath deficiencies in the U.S. of 7.5.
The staffing rating for South Elgin Rehab & HCC is average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at South Elgin Rehab & HCC is 1 hour and 17 minutes compared to 1 hour and 24 minutes for the Illinois average and 1 hour and 34 minutes for the national average. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at South Elgin Rehab & HCC is 56 minutes compared to 46 minutes for the Illinois average and 41 for the national average. The nurse aide hours per resident per day at South Elgin Rehab & HCC is 21 minutes. The Illinois average is 38 minutes with the national average being 53 minutes. The physical therapist staff hours per resident per day is 8 minutes. The Illinois average is 6 minutes, with the national average being 7 minutes. The registered nurse staffing rating for South Elgin Rehab & HCC is much above average. The quality of resident care at South Elgin Rehab & HCC is much above average.
18.3% of South Elgin Rehab & HCC’s short-stay residents reported moderate to severe pain compared to 10.3% for the Illinois average and 12.8% for the national average. 34.7% of South Elgin Rehab & HCC’s short-stay residents showed improvement in their ability to move around on their own. This percentage was considerably lower than both the Illinois and national averages which are 65.1% and 67.9%, respectively. 49.1% of South Elgin Rehab & HCC’s short-stay residents received a needed flu shot for the current flu season. Both the Illinois and national averages are considerably higher at 73% and 81.8%, respectively.
22% of South Elgin Rehab & HCC’s long-stay residents received antipsychotic medication. The Illinois average is 19%. The national average is 15%. 2.2% of South Elgin Rehab & HCC’s long-stay residents developed or had a urinary tract infection (UTI) compared to 3.2% for the Illinois average and 3% for the national average. 67.2% of South Elgin Rehab & HCC’s long-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average stands at 89.9% with the national average being 93.9%. 30.7% of South Elgin Rehab & HCC’s long-stay residents received antianxiety or hypnotic medication compared to 20.8% for the Illinois average and 21.6% for the national average.
South Elgin Rehab & HCC did not receive any nursing home fines in the last 3 years. It was noted that there was neither a federal fine nor an Illinois state fine during that 3-year period.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:90 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Much Below Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks | | Much Below Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident |  | Below Average |
| RN Staffing |  | Above Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | | Above Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | South Elgin Rehab & Hcc | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 20.5% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 30.8% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 54.1% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | South Elgin Rehab & Hcc | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 12.2% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 17.5% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 2.1% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 13.0% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 29.2% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 85.9% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 64.6% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 23.3% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:04/27/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:15
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
