Illinois Nursing Home Under Scrutiny
Regal Health and Rehab Center is under the watchful eye of Oak Lawn inspectors. Last week, inspectors discovered dirty water fountains and appliances, water-damaged ceilings, and rodent droppings on the floors during an inspection. The inspection report also reveals that employees were smoking inside the facility and were washing their hands in sinks that contained food.
Oak Lawn Village Manager Larry Deetjen has tried contacting Michael Lerner, the facility's owner, but his calls have not been returned.
Regal Health and Rehab Center is a one-star facility, according to the new ratings system instituted by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, which is a below average facility. In fact, the facility was cited for 25 violations in 2008, 21 violations in 2007, and 27 violations in 2006, which is well above the State of Illinois average number of 8.
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