Integrity HC of Marion: Environment Safety Violations - IL
The incident at Integrity HC of Marion occurred when staff assumed someone else had prepared the room for the patient's return. "There was a miscommunication and one person thought another person had cleaned the room when actually no one had cleaned it," a facility representative told federal inspectors during a January complaint investigation.
The representative called it "an honest mistake" and said "there should have been better communication between housekeeping staff."
The facility uses the room for both isolation cases and overflow patients. Staff knew the returning patient would need isolation precautions but failed to coordinate the room's preparation.
According to facility policy, resident rooms should receive daily cleaning including sanitizing high-touch surfaces with wipes or spray, plus bathroom cleaning. The facility maintains an undated deep cleaning checklist that outlines extensive requirements for room preparation.
The checklist requires staff to strip beds, wipe down mattresses front and back, clean bed frames and control panels, sanitize nightstands inside and out, clean window seals and over-bed tables, move furniture to clean underneath, wipe down walls, deep clean bathrooms if present, sanitize trash cans inside and out, clean air conditioner filters and vents, then reassemble everything.
None of these steps occurred before the isolation patient's placement.
The facility representative acknowledged they had not received general complaints about cleanliness but confirmed this specific incident represented a breakdown in their cleaning protocols. Federal inspectors cited the facility for failing to maintain a sanitary environment, finding minimal harm with potential for actual harm to residents.
The violation affected few residents but highlighted communication gaps that could compromise infection control measures for vulnerable patients requiring isolation precautions.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 21, 2026 · Our methodology
INTEGRITY HC OF MARION in MARION, IL was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.
The incident at Integrity HC of Marion occurred when staff assumed someone else had prepared the room for the patient's return.
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.