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Nursing Home · Mount Pulaski, IL
1120 North Topper Drive, Mount Pulaski, IL 62548
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Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
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Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 90 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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H & J Vonderlieth Lvg Ctr, the has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 0.57 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.4 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Vonderlieth Living Center is highly regarded by most families for its clean environment, professional nursing care, and proactive communication. While many reviewers praise the facility for successful rehab outcomes and a compassionate, family-like atmosphere, there are isolated reports of serious medical errors and administrative friction regarding admission assessments.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
The vast majority of reviewers describe the staff as caring, professional, and attentive.
Families frequently mention receiving regular updates and feeling well-informed about their loved one's status.
Multiple reviewers consistently highlight the facility as exceptionally clean and odor-free.
Reviewers note that the facility keeps residents engaged with arts, crafts, games, and regular events.
While some praise the care, one reviewer specifically cited a state-reported medication error.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Distribution · 34 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“My husband needed short term rehab from a hospital stay and no facility would take him but Vonderleith Living Center came through with a place for him. He was there for less than a month and returned to his home.”
“The medical staff does a wonderful job attending to all patients. I visit my mom often, and I always leave knowing she is well taken care of.”
“My dad received Five Star rehab care at Vonderlierh Living Center. The staff was caring, loving, highly competent and communicated well with the family, including regular unsolicited updates.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows a concerning pattern of recurring fire safety and medication management issues across multiple inspections, though all deficiencies have been corrected. The main problem areas are fire safety systems (smoke barriers, alarms, doors), medication management (error rates, unnecessary psychotropic drugs), and electrical safety. Fire safety violations have persisted across all surveys from 2023 to 2025, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges. One complaint was filed by a family regarding medical records privacy in 2023.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
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.
H & J Vonderlieth Lvg Ctr, the
nonprofit
Heritage Operations Group
9 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.1/5 · Rank 1 of 8 (Highest rating)
Owners
Henry & Jane Vonderlieth Living Center INC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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