Lacon Rehab and Nursing
401 9th Street, Lacon, IL 61540 · (309) 246-2175
For profit - Limited Liability company · 93 certified beds
Lacon Rehab and Nursing has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 7 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Illinois average is 12.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $40,740 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 23, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.May 23, 2025 · F0561 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.May 23, 2025 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.May 23, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 23, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.May 23, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.May 23, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 23, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 12 citations.
- Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.July 9, 2026 · F0569 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.February 20, 2026 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 20, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.February 20, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.February 3, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 23, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 20, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 13, 2026 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 22, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.August 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 22, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 6, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $40,740January 13, 2026
- Medicare payment denial for 16 daysStarting March 4, 2026
- Medicare payment denial for 10 daysStarting June 18, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Illinois average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.84 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.84 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | 2.09 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 55% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 93 |
| Average residents per day | 57.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Henry Rehab and Nursing Henry · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Goldwater Care Toluca Toluca · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Renaissance Care Center Canton · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Graham Hospital Canton · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Loft Rehab & Nursing of Canton Canton · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Lacon Rehab and Nursing on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.