Inspection Reports for
Morningside of Sterling
2705 Avenue E, Sterling, IL 61081, United States, IL, 61081
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Inspection Report — Apr 18, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 18, 2026
Visit Reason
Complaint investigations IL00201207 & IL00201224 were conducted.
Complaint Details
Complaint IL00201207 and IL00201224: Section 295.1100 a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) cited.
Findings
The establishment failed to provide the required Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Special Care Disclosure to potential or actual residents, involving 3 of 3 residents reviewed.
Deficiencies (1)
A1100 (295.1100 Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Special Care Disclosure) - The establishment failed to provide Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Special Care Disclosure to potential or actual residents of the establishment, involving 3 of 3 residents reviewed.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 3
Inspection Report — Apr 7, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Apr 7, 2026
Visit Reason
Complaint investigation IL00201117 conducted on 4/7/2026.
Complaint Details
Complaint IL00201117: Section 295.6010 cited.
Findings
The establishment failed to notify the Department within 24 hours after receiving an allegation of financial exploitation involving one resident. The report was submitted late on 3/31/2026 for an incident occurring on 3/26/2026.
Deficiencies (1)
A6010 (295.6010 Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation Prevention and Reporting) - The establishment failed to notify the Department within 24 hours after receiving an allegation of financial exploitation involving one resident.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1
Inspection Report — Feb 13, 2026
Complaint Investigation
Date: Feb 13, 2026
Visit Reason
Complaint Investigation IL199970 and Facility Reported Incident IL199798, IL19904 and IL199459.
Complaint Details
Complaint IL199970 and Facility Reported Incidents IL199798, IL19904 and IL199459.
Findings
The facility failed to honor a resident's DNR wishes resulting in CPR being performed. Fall interventions for a memory care resident were inadequate, leading to rib fractures. Night shift caregivers left the memory care unit unattended, failing to provide incontinence care and safety checks, resulting in neglect and a resident's death. The facility did not report known neglect to the state agency.
Deficiencies (5)
A3000 (295.3000 Personnel Requirements, Qualifications and Training) - The facility failed to honor a resident's wishes of life sustaining treatment, resulting in staff performing CPR on a resident with a DNR advanced directive.
A4010 (295.4010 Service Plan) - The facility failed to implement appropriate fall interventions for a memory care resident, resulting in falls and rib fractures.
A4020 (295.4020 Mandatory Services) - The facility failed to provide incontinence care to three residents, with night shift caregivers leaving the memory care unit unattended for hours, risking moisture associated skin breakdown and harm.
A6000 (295.6000 Resident Rights) - The facility failed to prevent resident neglect by not performing safety checks and providing incontinence care, resulting in a resident found unresponsive and later pronounced dead.
A6010 (295.6010 Abuse, Neglect, and Financial Exploitation Prevention and Reporting) - The facility failed to report known instances of neglect to the state agency, resulting in continued neglect and harm to residents.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 4
Residents affected: 3
Residents affected: 1
Inspection Report — Oct 16, 2025
Original Licensing
Date: Oct 16, 2025
Visit Reason
Change of Ownership Survey Conducted on 10/16/2025.
Findings
The facility was cited for three violations including missing physician signature on an initial assessment, missing RN signatures on service plans, and failure to properly label food items in the kitchen.
Deficiencies (3)
A4000 (295.4000 Physician/s Assessment) - The facility failed to have a physician signature on an initial physician certification/assessment for 1 of 9 residents reviewed.
A4010 (295.4010 Service Plan) - The facility failed to have a Registered Nurse sign service plans for 2 of 9 residents reviewed.
A8000 (295.8000 Food Service) - The establishment failed to meet food service sanitation requirements by having several unlabeled food items in the kitchen, creating a substantial probability of harm.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 1
Residents affected: 2
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