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Complaint Investigation

La Bella Of Mascoutah

September 3, 2025 · Mascoutah, IL · 201 South 10th Street
Citations 1
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 76
Provider ID 145518
Healthcare Facility
La Bella Of Mascoutah
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Inspection Summary

La Bella of Mascoutah in MASCOUTAH, IL — inspection on September 3, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0686
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Actual Harm

8/2/25, or 8/6/25.R2's Wound Assessment Report dated 8/25/25 documents R2 has a stage 3 left posterior thigh pressure ulcer measuring 12.0 cm x 12.0 cm x 0.3 cm.R2's Physician Order dated 6/17/25 documents cleanse left posterior thigh with normal saline or wound cleanser, apply Dakin's Solution 0.5%, then Hydrocortisone cream, then collagen, then calcium alginate.

Cover with bordered foam dressing every day shift. R2's TAR does not document this treatment was completed on 6/26/25, 6/27/25, 7/2/25, 7/23/25-6/26/25, 8/1/25, 8/2/25, 8/6/25.R2's Wound Assessment Report dated 8/25/25 documents R2 has a stage 3 right posterior thigh pressure ulcer measuring 12.0 cm x 15.0 cm x 0.3 cm.R2's Physician Order dated 6/17/25 documents cleanse right posterior thigh with normal saline or wound cleanser apply Dakin's Solution 0.5%, then Hydrocortisone cream, then collagen, then calcium alginate.

Cover with bordered foam dressing every day shift. R2's TAR does not document this treatment was completed on 6/26/25, 6/27/25, 7/2/25, 7/23/25-7/26/25, 8/1/25, 8/2/25, 8/6/25.On 9/3/25 at 9:46 AM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON), stated wound treatments should be given as ordered and documented in the TAR, when given.

The Facility's Wound Care Policy and Procedure revised 11/9/19 documents, Document treatment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in MASCOUTAH, IL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from La Bella of Mascoutah or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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