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Dixon Rehab & HCC
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
800 Division Street
Dixon, IL 61021
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Dixon, IL
- Record Period
- 2023–2025
- Source Documents
- 10
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 8 inspections from January 2023 to January 2025, state surveyors documented 21 findings at Dixon Rehab & HCC; 21 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.
- Inspections
- 8
- 2023–2025, complaint and standard
- Findings
- 21
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 21
- Of 21 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 3
- 2 fines; payment not published, 1 closed
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 4 | 13 | 5 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 21 of 21 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window: 2 fines totaling $34,753, their payment not published; denial of payment imposed October 23, 2024, ended November 26, 2024.
- 6 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, October 23, 2024, recorded 10 findings (most serious: Level G).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Dixon Rehab & HCC
- Address
- 800 Division Street, Dixon, IL 61021
- CMS Certification Number
- 145906
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 97
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Record Window
- January 19, 2023 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 16, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Nov 25, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 11, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
10 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Oct 24, 2024
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level GActual harmCorrected Oct 24, 2024
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level GActual harmCorrected Oct 24, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 24, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 25, 2024
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 24, 2024
- F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 24, 2024
- F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 24, 2024
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 24, 2024
- F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 24, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $20,248 imposed October 23, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed October 23, 2024. Status: Closed, November 26, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $14,505 imposed January 15, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 23, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Mar 8, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Standard health inspection
3 findings
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 12, 2024
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 22, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 22, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 20, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Standard health inspection
3 findings
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 20, 2023
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 19, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 26, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F686 in October 2024, November 2024 and January 2025. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323232424242425F686 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in December 2023, February 2024 and October 2024. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323232424242425F689 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in January 2023 and October 2024. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323232424242425F684 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F690 in January 2023 and December 2023. This citation covers continence care, catheter care and preventing urinary tract infections. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323232424242425F690 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in January 2023 and December 2023. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323232424242425F880 across all 8 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.
- 02
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level G.
- 03
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 04
How is continence care scheduled, and how do you prevent urinary infections?
Continence and Catheter Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 05
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 06
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 07
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $14,505 civil money penalty was imposed January 15, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Illinois state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Jan 19, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Oct 19, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Dec 21, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Feb 20, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Oct 23, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Nov 6, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Nov 23, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Illinois state survey agency
Inspection Jan 15, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Penalties, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 145906
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowJanuary 19, 2023 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before January 2023 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
- Whether fines were paid
- CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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