All citations for Accela Rehab and Care Center at Springfield

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

February 5, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 110 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level J.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 31, 2024).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  4. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 13, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0940, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 7, 2024).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 5, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 6, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 30, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 28, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 23, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0809, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 7, 2025).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of April 7, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0577, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0883, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 20, 2025).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2025).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 18, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.