Safety Report: The Ellison John Transitional Care Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (36) than in the cycle before (42).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 9 | July 8, 2026; June 10, 2026; March 25, 2026; March 5, 2026; December 1, 2025; April 22, 2025; February 28, 2025; February 21, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 8 | June 18, 2026; April 22, 2025; February 28, 2025; January 15, 2025; December 5, 2024; February 23, 2024; January 21, 2024; November 16, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 7 | June 18, 2026; March 20, 2026; December 30, 2025; December 26, 2025; February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024; January 21, 2024 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 6 | June 18, 2026; March 5, 2026; December 1, 2025; February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024; December 17, 2023 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 6 | June 18, 2026; March 20, 2026; November 12, 2025; September 11, 2025; November 22, 2024; December 17, 2023 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 6 | June 10, 2026; March 20, 2026; December 1, 2025; December 23, 2024; February 23, 2024; January 21, 2024 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 6 | March 20, 2026; December 1, 2025; February 28, 2025; December 23, 2024; November 22, 2024; February 23, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 5 | June 18, 2026; November 12, 2025; July 22, 2025; February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F757) | 3 | June 18, 2026; February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 3 | June 18, 2026; February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 3 | June 18, 2026; March 20, 2026; February 23, 2024 |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F641) | 3 | June 10, 2026; February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | May 28, 2026; February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | June 18, 2026; September 11, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | June 18, 2026; February 28, 2025 |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (F693) | 2 | June 18, 2026; November 22, 2024 |
| Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. (F770) | 2 | December 1, 2025; May 5, 2025 |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F584) | 2 | April 22, 2025; February 28, 2025 |
| 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. (F758) | 2 | February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 2 | February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F552) | 2 | February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (F640) | 2 | February 28, 2025; February 23, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | July 26, 2024; December 17, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2025 | Fine | $10,358 |
| November 20, 2024 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 17 days, starting December 24, 2024 |
| November 20, 2024 | Fine | $125,220 |
| December 17, 2023 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 4 days, starting January 17, 2024 |
| December 17, 2023 | Fine | $64,016 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
July 8, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 18, 2026 — 13 citations
June 10, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
May 28, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 25, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 20, 2026 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
March 5, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 30, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 26, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 1, 2025 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
November 12, 2025 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 11, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
July 22, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 5, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 22, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
February 28, 2025 — 24 citations
February 21, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 15, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 23, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
December 5, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 22, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 20, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 26, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 23, 2024 — 19 citations
January 21, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
December 28, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 17, 2023 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 16, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare