Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
LACON REHAB AND NURSING
LACON, IL · 93 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 13, 2026
CMS Certification Number 146123 · first certified July 2008
Ownership
Operated by STERN CONSULTANTS · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed July 15, 2020 (change of ownership)to LACON REHAB AND NURSING LLC from ST JOSEPH NURSING HOME INC
Position within IL
4 citations — more than 19% of the 664 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 0.3. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2026. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 739 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
1 of the 4 citations on file is Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
13 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 4 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 4 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2023 | 1 |
| June 27, 2024 | 0 |
| May 23, 2025 | 0 |
| August 13, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2026-08-13 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2023-03-24 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2026-08-13 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 1 | 2026-08-13 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 13, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
March 24, 2023 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 25, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.