Evercare of Breese: Scabies Outbreak Violations - IL
The October 16 complaint inspection documented the violation under the category of communicable disease outbreaks and infections requiring mandatory reporting to local and state health authorities. Inspectors noted that actual harm had occurred, and that an investigation and outbreak line listing report would need to be completed.
Scabies is caused by a microscopic burrowing mite, Sarcoptes scabiei, that produces intense itching, often worse at night, and leaves thin, wavy tunnels of tiny blisters or bumps across the skin. It spreads through close skin-to-skin contact, the kind of contact that is unavoidable in a nursing home where staff dress, bathe, and reposition residents daily. The CDC has specifically identified nursing homes and extended care facilities as among the settings where outbreaks most commonly occur.
One of the particular dangers in an institutional setting is that scabies can be easy to miss. Itching and the characteristic rash are not always present, especially early on, and the CDC notes that outbreaks in facilities are often not recognized until the mite begins appearing among staff, by which point residents may have already been exposed for weeks. Symptoms can take up to two months to appear in people who have been in contact with an infected person.
Early detection depends on a high index of suspicion, skin scrapings examined by trained staff, and prompt isolation of confirmed and suspected cases. The inspection record does not specify how many residents or staff members were affected, or whether cases were identified before or after the complaint that triggered the inspection.
The facility's census report, dated September 29, 2025, listed 69 residents living at Evercare of Breese at midnight on September 28. Each of them shared a building with whoever first carried the mite in, and with every staff member who provided hands-on care before isolation measures were put in place.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Evercare of Breese from 2025-10-16 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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EVERCARE OF BREESE in BREESE, IL was cited for violations during a health inspection on October 16, 2025.
Inspectors noted that actual harm had occurred, and that an investigation and outbreak line listing report would need to be completed.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.