Illinois Nursing Home Facility Fined
We discussed the molestations of approximately 10 female residents by a male resident at the LaSalle County Nursing Home in our previous blog.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has fined the facility $20,000 for failing to protect its female residents. The county-owned facility has requested a hearing at which it will appeal the fine. Additionally, IDPH recommended a fine of $20,000 plus $100 for every day since June 6, 2009 that the facility has not been in compliance for "life safety" to The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. The second fine has not been imposed at this time.
Currently, the facility has $15,000 in its contingency fund to pay any assessed fine. Money for any overage would have to come from the facility's operating budget.
The Terry Law Firm is experienced in handling cases of nursing home abuse and neglect. Please contact us with any questions or concerns at (888) 317-2525 or visit us on our website at www.nursinghomejustice.com.
