Taylorville Care Center: Immediate Jeopardy Safety - IL
The July incident at Taylorville Care Center wasn't isolated. Federal inspectors found the facility's laundry supervisor admitted staff weren't documenting sling inspections "like we were supposed to" and got written up for the failure.
"I guess it broke again and somebody fell during a mechanical lift because the sling broke," the laundry supervisor told inspectors in January.
Two straps on the lift sling snapped while the assistant director of nursing and a certified nursing assistant transferred the first resident to his wheelchair. The resident "landed on the floor fell mostly on his shoulder," according to a witness statement from the aide involved.
Progress notes show the resident suffered three skin tears to his left arm, discoloration, and a red spot on his left cheek where he bumped the nurse's knee while falling. Staff placed a pillow under his head and a sheet under his arm to stop bleeding before paramedics arrived.
A second resident also fell when equipment failed, though details remain limited in the inspection report.
The laundry department was responsible for inspecting every sling daily and discarding damaged ones. Staff were supposed to document these inspections in a log but weren't following protocol.
After the first fall, administrators checked with laundry to ensure proper sling inspection and reminded staff not to use bleach, which can weaken the fabric. Following the second incident, they provided additional staff training.
The facility used an Invacare Reliant 450 mechanical lift. Manufacturer instructions warn against using "bleached, torn, cut, frayed, or broken slings," according to the inspection report.
Federal inspectors classified the violations as immediate jeopardy to resident health and safety.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Taylorville Care Center from 2026-01-30 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
TAYLORVILLE CARE CENTER in TAYLORVILLE, IL was cited for immediate jeopardy violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.
The July incident at Taylorville Care Center wasn't isolated.
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.