COVID-19

Symphony at the Tillers of Oswego: COVID-19 Summary

Published on: July 7, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

Symphony at the Tillers of Oswego releases COVID-19 statistics showing 46 COVID infections and 9 deaths. Levin & Perconti, Illinois nursing home lawyers launch investigation into gross negligence in preventing the spread of COVID-19

On June 12. 2020, Symphony at the Tillers of Oswego, located in Oswego, IL, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases. These statics confirm that 46 infections and 9 deaths have occurred at the facility during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Symphony of Morgan Park: COVID-19 Summary

Published on: July 6, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

Symphony of Morgan Park releases COVID-19 statistics showing 194 COVID infections and 22 deaths. Levin & Perconti, Illinois nursing home lawyers launch investigation into gross negligence in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

On June 5, 2020, Symphony of Morgan Park, located in Chicago, IL, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases. These statics confirm that 194 infections and 22 deaths have occurred at the facility during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Cass County Seeing Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Published on: July 3, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

Cass County Reports Increased COVID-19 Risk Sparked by Outbreak at Unnamed Nursing Home

COVID-19 continues to plague Illinois long-term care facilities, including nursing homes. And as Illinois approaches Phase 4 of its reopening measures, Cass County, located in central Illinois, is the only county reporting a significant increase in COVID-19 risks to residents. The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) has been monitoring several indicators that measure the health burden of COVID-19 in each county. For the reporting period of June 14 through June 20, Cass County’s case rate was 191 per 100,000, well above the 50 per 100,000 preferred target. An estimated 20 new cases have been linked to a long-term care facility, as confirmed by IDPH.

The new cases include:

Uptown Health Center: COVID-19 Summary

Published on: July 3, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

Uptown Health Center releases COVID-19 statistics showing 122 COVID infections and 17 deaths. Levin & Perconti, Illinois nursing home lawyers launch investigation into gross negligence in preventing the spread of COVID-19

On June 12, 2020, Uptown Health Center, located in Chicago, IL, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases. These statics confirm that 122 infections and 17 deaths have occurred at the facility during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Edwardsville Care Center Illinois: COVID-19 Summary

Published on: July 2, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

Edwardsville Care Center releases COVID-19 statistics showing 94 COVID infections and 22 deaths. Levin & Perconti, Illinois nursing home lawyers launch investigation into gross negligence in preventing the spread of COVID-19

On June 15, 2020, Edwardsville Care Center, located in Edwardsville, Illinois, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases. These statics confirm that 94 infections and 22 deaths have occurred at the facility during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Aperion Care COVID-19 Outbreak Reported in Morgan County

Published on: July 1, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

Morgan County Battles First Coronavirus Outbreak at Aperion Care Jacksonville

In west-central Illinois, a Morgan County long-term care facility is the first to be affected by a COVID-19 outbreak. Forty-eight confirmed cases and one death have been reported involving residents of Aperion Care Jacksonville located at 1021 North Church Street in Jacksonville, according to the Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) as of June 25, 2020.

There have been 126 confirmed coronavirus cases in Morgan County, with nearly a third attributed to the outbreak at Aperion Care. Many of the positive cases were among residents and staff members. A closer look through quarterly reports of long-term care facilities, Aperion care homes remain a likely offender, plagued by chronic care issues that could be prevented.

Symphony at Midway: COVID-19 Statistics, Chicago, IL

Published on: July 1, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

Symphony at Midway releases COVID-19 statistics showing 213 COVID infections and 21 deaths. Levin & Perconti, Illinois nursing home lawyers launch investigation into gross negligence in preventing the spread of COVID-19

On June 5, 2020, Symphony at Midway, located in Chicago, IL, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases. These statics confirm that 213 infections and 21 deaths have occurred at the facility during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Some Illinois Nursing Homes Now Open For Visitors

Published on: June 30, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

As Illinois Nursing Homes Allow for Outdoor Visitors, Family Members Can Look Out for Signs of Distress

COVID-19 is still spreading in Illinois with officials from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reporting 715 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, June 24, while deaths increased by 64. That brings the total cases in Illinois to 138,540, including 6,770 deaths, in 101 Illinois counties. Infections at long-term care facilities comprise nearly 16% of the state’s total cases, but nursing home residents who have died from the virus make up more than 55% of the state’s fatalities. IDPH has started to require testing of residents and staff members at those facilities, and recently announced new measures which allow for nursing home visitors to meet with residents and loved ones under strict precautions.

In a released statement by IDPH on June 18, 2020, Illinois long-term care facilities may begin to allow outdoor visitation for residents when certain conditions are met. Visits to Illinois nursing homes have been restricted since mid-March.

Alden Wentworth Rehab & Healthcare Center Chicago: COVID-19 Summary

Published on: June 30, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

Alden Wentworth Rehab & Healthcare Center releases COVID-19 statistics showing 60 COVID infections and 12 deaths. Levin & Perconti, Illinois nursing home lawyers launch investigation into gross negligence in preventing the spread of COVID-19

On June 5, 2020, Alden Wentworth Rehab & Healthcare Center, located in Chicago, IL, released long term care outbreak data reporting of laboratory confirmed COVID-19 outbreak cases. These statics confirm that 60 infections and 12 deaths have occurred at the facility during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Nursing Home Staff and Residents Call 911 For COVID-19 Help

Published on: June 29, 2020 | Levin & Perconti

Nursing Home Staff and Residents With COVID-19 Are Dialing 911 For Help

Reports from WGLT NPR show a COVID-19 outbreak at Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center had staff and nursing home residents calling 911 on numerous occasions, requesting for urgent help and resident transfers. The home is located at 925 S. Main St. in Bloomington. Illinois Department of Health coronavirus tracking reports show the facility is home to McLean County’s most significant COVID-19 outbreak to date. And the irony? Bloomington Rehabilitation and Health Care Center struggled to provide quality care and adequate staffing even before the virus hit, according to recent government inspections.

Medicare surveyor reports on the Nursing Home Compare website and IDPH inspection records show: