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Hitz Memorial Home
201 Belle Street, Alhambra, IL 62001
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Hitz Memorial Home Description
Hitz Memorial Home is a community that offers independent living, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 9.2 miles outside the small town of Staunton, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and suite room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 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
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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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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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for Hitz Memorial Home in Alhambra present a mixed but largely positive picture of the facility and its staff. While one reviewer expressed dissatisfaction with the administrator's stance on vaccination and another found the office staff rude and unhelpful during the inquiry process, the majority of feedback highlights the caring, professional, and attentive nature of the staff across various departments.
Many reviewers commend the facility for its clean, home-like atmosphere, the quality of care, and the range of activities available to residents. The staff is frequently described as amazing, loving, and very caring towards both residents and their families. The food, social interactions, and personalized care plans are also praised, contributing to improvements in residents' health and well-being.
Several personal testimonials highlight the positive impact of Hitz on their loved ones, noting significant improvements in mood, health, and overall happiness. The facility's approach to resident-centered care, the variety of scheduled activities, and the welcoming environment for family visits are repeatedly mentioned as key factors in their satisfaction.
One review specifically mentions the ease of the transition process for a new resident, appreciating the staff's help with paperwork and making the resident feel comfortable. Another review, from a healthcare professional who recently started working at Hitz, praises the respect and dignity with which residents are treated, as well as the quality of meals provided.
Despite some criticisms, the overwhelming sentiment is that Hitz Memorial Home provides a compassionate, caring, and professional environment for its residents, making it a recommended choice for those seeking long-term care or rehabilitation services.
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Health
Services
Room Amenities
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 2
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 1
Long-term quality measure rating:
2
Short-term quality measure rating:
1
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 1, 1997
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 59
Total current residents: 38
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: 1
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $55833
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2022-09-15 | 2022-10-06 | E | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-20 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-10 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2022-01-17 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-20 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. |
| 2021-12-09 | 2021-12-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-11-09 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-11-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-11-01 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-11-08 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. |
| 2019-10-23 | 2019-10-31 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-29 | 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. |
| 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-29 | 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. |
| 2022-09-12 | 2022-10-02 | F | 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. |
| 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-29 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-29 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-29 | H | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-11 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-11 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-11 | 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. |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-11 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-11 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-18 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-06-01 | 2021-06-10 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2020-12-03 | 2020-12-18 | 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. |
| 2019-10-28 | 2019-11-08 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2019-10-28 | 2019-11-08 | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-12-03 | $25,428 |
| 2021-10-28 | $9,750 |
| 2021-10-28 | $15,000 |
| 2021-12-06 | $655 |
| 2021-12-06 | $650 |
| 2022-09-12 | $20,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Staunton which is 9.2 miles away and has a population of 5,018 (very small town).
- The average income is $77,714, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 79
- Low Temperature: 33
- Average Temperature: 57.5
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 146 days of rain, 20 days of snow and 198 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.44 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 166.0, Moderate Days 98.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 9.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
9.1 miles awayJoe's Market Basket
13.1 miles awaySchnucks
13.6 miles awayDierbergs
13.6 miles awaySam's Club
14.0 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
MCT
13.1 miles awayTroy Park and Ride
14.2 miles awaySummerfield at Meyer
19.6 miles awayAlton at Summerfield
19.7 miles awayBanks
First National Bank
6.0 miles awayEdwardsville Bank
13.1 miles awayBusey Bank
13.3 miles awayFirst Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust
13.3 miles away1st Mid America Credit Union
13.4 miles awayHospitals
Hitz Care Home
0.0 miles awayCommunity Hospital of Staunton
9.3 miles awaySaint Joseph's Hospital
9.6 miles awayAnderson Hospital
15.4 miles awayHoly Family Hospital
17.5 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
10.0 miles awayDierbergs Pharmacy Drive Through
13.7 miles awayCerreto's Maryville Pharmacy
16.1 miles awaySULLIVANS
17.1 miles awaySchnucks Pharmacy
17.6 miles awayDentists
Hite Family Dentistry
13.5 miles awayBeau Moody, DMD
13.5 miles awayComfort Dental
13.7 miles awayKurt D. James, DDS, PC
14.0 miles awayTroy Family Dental
14.0 miles awayParks
Alhambra Fireman's Park
0.2 miles awayFireman's Park
4.9 miles awayJohn Slifka Memorial Park
5.5 miles awaySlifka Memorial Park
5.6 miles awayMiners Memorial Park
5.9 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Park Plaza
12.9 miles awaySunset Hills Professional Center
16.2 miles awayAlton Exchange Mall
22.1 miles awayWashington Square Shopping Center
22.4 miles awaySt Clair Square
24.0 miles awayCulture
Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand
13.1 miles awayThe Wildley Theatre
13.2 miles awayEdwardsville Arts Center
14.7 miles awayJames F Metcalf Student Experimental Theater
15.9 miles awayThe Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
19.8 miles awayRestaurants
Maedge's Diner
0.4 miles awayThe Back Porch
5.1 miles awayDiamond Mineral Springs
5.2 miles awayLove's #578
5.5 miles awayOther Place on the HIll
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