TRANSITIONS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

TRANSITIONS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
1000 DIXON AVENUE
ROCK FALLS, IL 61071
(815) 625-8510

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Health Inspections
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Nursing Staff
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Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

73%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 40
  • Certified Beds: 55

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Partnership
  • Offers Only Resident Counseling
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Nearby Cities:

Sterling | Dixon | Morrison

Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Very High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Very High Rehabilitation Plus Extensive Services

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Ventilator or respirator
  • Isolation for active infectious disease while a resident
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) score of 2 or more
ADL Index Range: 11-165.2%
ADL Index Range: 2-103.1%
Total Percent:8.3%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-166.6%
ADL Index Range: 0-568.0%
Total Percent:74.6%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-169.3%
ADL Index Range: 0-51.0%
Total Percent:10.3%
 

Medium Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 150 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Five days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
ADL Index Range: 11-163.9%
ADL Index Range: 0-52.7%
Total Percent:6.6%
 

Low Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 45 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • Three days any combination of three rehabilitation disciplines
  • Two services of restorative nursing six days per week
ADL Index Range: 0-100.2%
Total Percent:0.2%
 

Rating Details For Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours30 Minutes1 Hour
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours41 Minutes38 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 11 Minutes2 Hours and 10 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 11 Minutes1 Hour and 39 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 22 Minutes3 Hours and 48 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Illinois are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityIllinois Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%88%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%85%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair4%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection14%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse6%12%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder15%44%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain9%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased8%14%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder8%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious30%16%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores20%13%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained9%5%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores4%3%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight11%9%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%80%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%82%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain31%20%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores38%13%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 06/10/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Post Nurse Staffing Information.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2009
Be Administered in a Way That Leads to the Highest Possible Level of Well Being for Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009

Environmental

Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Provide Clean Bed and Bath Linens That Are in Good Condition.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/05/2008
Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/24/2008
Keep Safe, Clean and Homelike Surroundings.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/30/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure Each Resident Has 1) at Least One Window to the Outside in a Room; 2) a Room at or Above Ground Level; 3) an Adequate Bed; 4) Furniture That Meets the Resident's Needs; or 5) Enough Closet Space.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Put Firmly Secured Handrails on Each Side of Hallways.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Make Sure That a Working Call System is Available in Each Resident's Room or Bathroom and Bathing Area.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Mistreatment

1) Hire Only People Who Have No Legal History of Abusing, Neglecting or Mistreating Residents; or 2) Report and Investigate Any Acts or Reports of Abuse, Neglect or Mistreatment of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/22/2008
Keep Each Resident Free from Physical Restraints, Unless Needed for Medical Treatment.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Write and Use Policies That Forbid Mistreatment, Neglect and Abuse of Residents and Theft of Residents' Property.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Provide a Tasty and Well-Balanced Diet That Meets the Nutritional Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Hire a Qualified Dietician.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That the Attending Doctor Orders Special Diets.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Pharmacy Service

1) Make Sure That Residents Who Take Drugs Are Not Given Too Many Doses or for Too Long; 2) Make Sure That the Use of Drugs is Carefully Watched; or 3) Stop or Change Drugs That Cause Unwanted Effects.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2008
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That Residents Are Safe from Serious Medication Errors.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009

Quality Care

Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/25/2008
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/05/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That Residents Receive Treatment/Services to Continue to Be Able to Care for Themselves, Unless a Change is Unavoidable.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Gets Help to Keep Vision and Hearing.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Prevent a Loss in Range of Motion Among Residents Who Entered the Nursing Home with a Full Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/26/2009
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/26/2009
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Make Sure That Doctors Visit Residents Regularly, As Required.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Develop a Plan with the Resident and Family for the Resident's Care After Leaving the Nursing Home.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Resident Rights

Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Allow Residents to Easily See the Results of the Nursing Home's Most Recent Survey.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 07/02/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 07/02/2009
  • Correction Date: 08/13/2009
Have a Private Telephone Available for Use.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 06/10/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/25/2010

Enforcement

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)12/29/2010$975
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)07/02/2009$1,950
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)01/13/2009$2,925
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)12/29/2010$6,500
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)12/29/2010$11,115

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Be Administered in a Way That Leads to the Highest Possible Level of Well Being for Each Resident.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/02/2011

Environmental

Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely.
  • Complaint Filed: 08/20/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/15/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 07/26/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/26/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 12/29/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/02/2011

Mistreatment

Protect Each Resident from All Abuse, Physical Punishment, and Being Separated from Others.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/02/2011
Protect Residents from Mistreatment, Neglect, And/Or Theft of Personal Property.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/02/2011
  • Correction Date: 03/02/2011

Quality Care

Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Complaint Filed: 07/24/2008
  • Correction Date: 08/29/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 01/13/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/28/2009

Resident Rights

Provide Enough Notice Before Discharging or Transferring a Resident.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/04/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/14/2010

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Transitions Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 06/09/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Building Service Equipment

Restrictions on the Use of Portable Space Heaters.
  • Inspection Date: 06/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/31/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 07/23/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/15/2008
Corridors That Are Separated from Common Areas by Walls Constructed to Limit the Passage of Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 06/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/31/2010

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 06/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/31/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 06/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/31/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 06/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/31/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 06/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/31/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 07/23/2008
  • Correction Date: 10/15/2008

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 07/23/2008
  • Correction Date: 09/02/2008

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 06/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/31/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 06/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/31/2010

Smoke Compartmentation and Control

Walls or Barriers That Prevent Smoke from Passing Through and Would Resist Fire for at Least One Hour.
  • Inspection Date: 06/09/2010
  • Correction Date: 07/31/2010
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Illinois Department of Public Health - Retrieved 2011