F0925

F

Failure to Implement Pest Control Program and Address Rodent Entry Points

Prophetstown, Illinois Survey Completed on 02-05-2026

Penalty

No penalty information released

Summary

The facility failed to implement its pest control policy and maintain an effective pest control program to prevent and address mice and other pests. The facility census showed 74 residents resided in the facility. One resident reported finding mouse droppings in her dresser in October 2025 and provided a photograph showing small mouse droppings and what appeared to be crystallized urine in the dresser, which she described as disgusting and a disease problem. Another resident reported having mouse droppings on the bed, with the most recent occurrence reported as having happened the previous week.

The Environmental Services Director stated that a third-party pest elimination contractor is employed and that the contractor generates reports identifying trouble areas and entry points for pests. However, he reported he had not seen a pest control report since September and was unaware of the contractor’s recent recommendations, including those in the 1/13/26 report, because administration only forwards reports if there are issues they believe need to be resolved. The contracted pest specialist stated he provides recommendations to administration and expects they are passed on to maintenance. The Administrator stated she believed the Safety Supervisor was notifying the Environmental Services Director of pest recommendations. Pest elimination reports from multiple months documented a gap at the B wing exit door and a needed door sweep replacement, and observation showed a 1 inch by 0.5 inch ground-level gap at the B hall exit door open to the outside. The facility’s Pest Control Program policy states it will maintain an effective pest control program and a report system for issues arising between scheduled pest service visits.