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Mar Ka Nursing Home

201 South 10Th Street, Mascoutah, IL 62258

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $8,503

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $8,533
  • Average State Price: $8,401
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Mar Ka Nursing Home Description

    Mar Ka Nursing Home is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the small town of Mascoutah, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    8.4
    Mar Ka Nursing Home
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 34 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 3 out of 3 communities in Mascoutah
  • Ranking in State: 658 out of 1473 communities in IL
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • Facility accused of neglect, unprofessionalism, and unethical responses to concerns.
    • Reports of lost personal items, falls resulting in injuries, and rude staff.
    • Complaints about the facility being old, run-down, and having poor food quality.
    • Instances of inadequate care, including lack of assistance for residents in need.
    • Claims of administrative staff being rude and uncaring towards residents and their families.
    • Allegations of the facility being dirty, smelling bad, and having issues with flies.
    • Concerns about the accuracy of care, abuse, neglect, and an unprofessional rehab department.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some residents received excellent care and therapy, with staff being praised as nice and professional.
    • Positive remarks about the food, despite issues with service timing.
    • Facility described as having a friendly, family-like staff and a comfortable, home-like setting.
    • Administration commended for focusing on the well-being of residents.
    • High marks for the team's strength and the quality of care provided by the nursing staff.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • While some staff members received praise, the administrator was criticized for poor leadership and a lack of care for residents and staff.
    • Concerns raised about the facility being understaffed and relying on staff to boost ratings with positive reviews.


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    Health

    Skilled nursing


    Activities

    Social interaction



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: March 15, 1985
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 76
    Total current residents: 41
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 3
    Number of substantiated complaints: 12
    Number of payment denials: 2
    Number of fines: 7
    Total cost of fines: $161426


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-09-01 2022-09-29 E Egress Deficiencies Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    2022-09-01 2022-09-09 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-09-01 2023-04-04 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2022-09-01 2022-09-27 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-09-01 2022-09-09 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-09-01 2022-09-21 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
    2021-10-15 2021-10-29 E Egress Deficiencies Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
    2021-10-15 2021-10-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-10-15 2021-10-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2021-10-15 2021-10-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2021-10-15 2021-10-30 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2021-10-15 2021-10-30 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    2021-10-15 2021-10-30 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-09-26 2019-10-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-09-26 2019-10-25 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-09-26 2019-10-25 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-09-26 2019-10-25 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-09-26 2019-10-25 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-04-13 2023-05-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-04-13 2023-05-12 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2023-04-13 2023-05-12 G Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2023-03-01 2023-03-13 F Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2023-01-04 2023-01-20 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 C Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 F Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2022-08-24 2022-09-16 F Environmental Deficiencies Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    2022-07-15 2022-07-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-04-18 2022-05-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-04-18 2022-05-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2022-04-18 2022-05-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2022-04-18 2022-05-03 F Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2021-11-03 2021-12-01 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-11-03 2021-12-01 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2021-09-24 2021-09-26 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    2021-09-24 2021-09-26 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    2021-02-04 2021-03-05 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-02-04 2021-03-05 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    2019-09-19 2019-10-18 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2019-09-19 2019-10-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2019-09-19 2019-10-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-09-19 2019-10-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-09-19 2019-10-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2019-09-19 2019-10-18 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2019-09-19 2019-10-18 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    2019-09-19 2019-10-18 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-09-19 2019-10-18 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2021-08-16 $650
    2021-09-24 $10,000
    2021-09-24 $23,000
    2021-09-24 $30,000
    2022-01-10 $975
    2022-01-17 $1,326
    2022-01-17 $1,316
    2022-08-24 $30,940
    2023-01-04 $26,010
    2023-04-13 $78,525

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2021-09-24 30
    2023-04-13 14

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Mascoutah which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 7,975 (very small town).
    • The average income is $74,864, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 79
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 58.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 144 days of rain, 18 days of snow and 201 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 1.35 per 100 people which is very low compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.23 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 0.61 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.37 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 75.85 years old, which is very low compared to other zip codes.

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    Supermarkets

    Tom's Supermarket
    1.0 miles away
    Scott Commissary and Base Exchange
    4.2 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    6.3 miles away
    Shop & Save
    7.6 miles away
    Schnucks
    7.8 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Main at Church
    0.1 miles away
    Main at County
    0.3 miles away
    6th Street at Main
    0.3 miles away
    6th Street at Harnett
    0.5 miles away
    Harnett at 6th Street
    0.5 miles away

    Banks

    First Federal Savings Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Citizens Community Bank
    0.8 miles away
    Regions Bank
    0.9 miles away
    Farmers & Merchants National Bank
    1.4 miles away
    PNC Bank
    6.6 miles away

    Hospitals

    United States Air Force Medical Center
    4.9 miles away
    Memorial Hospital East
    7.5 miles away
    HSHS Saint Elizabeth's Hospital
    9.0 miles away
    Memorial Hospital
    11.9 miles away
    Touchette Regional Hospital
    16.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Dauber Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    8.9 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    9.2 miles away
    Family Pharmacy
    10.8 miles away
    Medicate Pharmacy & Home Medical Equipment
    16.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Taube Family Dental
    0.9 miles away
    Park Place Dental
    7.0 miles away
    O'Fallon Dental Center
    9.7 miles away
    Kurt D. James, DDS, PC
    17.2 miles away
    Troy Family Dental
    17.3 miles away

    Parks

    Scheve Park
    0.4 miles away
    Prairie Lakes Park
    0.5 miles away
    Maple Park
    0.8 miles away
    Mascoutah
    0.8 miles away
    Leu Civil Center
    0.9 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    St Clair Square
    11.5 miles away
    Sunset Hills Professional Center
    21.8 miles away
    St. Louis Union Station
    23.3 miles away
    Park Plaza
    23.3 miles away

    Culture

    The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
    8.0 miles away
    Miners Theatre
    15.5 miles away
    Village Theatre
    16.7 miles away
    Capitol Theater
    21.2 miles away
    Edwardsville Arts Center
    22.3 miles away

    Restaurants

    Mascoutah Steakhouse
    0.4 miles away
    Mascoutah Steak House
    0.8 miles away
    Twin Dragons
    1.0 miles away
    Skootr's
    1.1 miles away
    McAlister's Deli
    4.6 miles away

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