Illinois Nursing Home Fined Over Alleged Resident Abuse
Golden Moments Senior Care Center, a nursing home facility located in Jacksonville, Illinois, faces a $6,500 fine in connection with alleged abuse at the facility.
According to a report by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the facility failed to protect six residents from mental, verbal, or physical abuse and was fined $20,000. A CNA, Jessie Ross, was fired in May 2009 in connection with the abuse claims. Reportedly, one resident was denied food, another resident was threatened with having their throat cut, and a resident was teased by an employee while the actions were captured on video.
As of November 23, 2009, the facility had been fined in excess of $40,000 for failure to comply with federal regulations. After an October 22, 2009 inspection, the facility faced a $3,050 fine for an eleven day span. The facility was fined after the October inspection revealed deficiencies that were "rated at a higher scope and severity" than what was found in a September 23, 2009 inspection. The October inspection found the facility deficient in following its own policy and procedures for residents requiring assistance with feeding and failing to implement a policy for assisting residents who were at risk for choking. Reportedly, resident Adam Waeltz died on October 3, 2009 after choking on food after nursing home staff failed to follow orders and watch Mr. Waeltz to ensure he didn't put too much food in his mouth.
