All citations for Palm Garden of Mattoon

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

January 29, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 48 citations

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2024).

  2. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 15, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2024).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2024).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2024).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2023).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2024).

  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 March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2024).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2024).

  15. 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 March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2024).

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

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

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

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 3, 2024).

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

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2024).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

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

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 2, 2024).

  19. 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 2, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2024).

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

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2024).

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

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

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

    Health citation F-0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 17, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2024).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 23, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 23, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.