Ottawa nursing home receives state fine
Friday, July 20th, 2007.
Ottawa, IL - An Ottawa care facility has been fined $10,000 and is included in a state report on serious violations.
The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued a type “A” violation for Kanthak House, a 16-bed intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled at 724 Second Ave. Type “A” is the most serious licensure condition in which there is a substantial probability death or serious mental or physical harm will result.
The facility has requested a hearing on the IDPH action. Kanthak House strongly disagrees with the findings and feels the issues of neglect and abuse are a falsehood, said Susan White, executive director.
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