Nexus at Mascoutah has a 2-star overall rating, with low staffing (1 star) and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.43 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It also has $21,800 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent abuse citation, and health inspection issues despite a 5-star quality measures rating.
Last inspection: August 25, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $21,800recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.432.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.43
Licensed practical nurses
0.97
Nurse aides
2.03
Weekend nursing
2.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 78%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
3.3%Steady
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%Steady
Residents who lost too much weight
9.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0.6%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.4%Worsening
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
33.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.4%Steady
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
98.8%Improving
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
100%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%Steady
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $21,800 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 4 fines · $81,516 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 7, 2025
32 days
Federal fine
Jul 7, 2025
$21,800
Federal fine
Apr 26, 2024
$30,602
Federal fine
Jan 12, 2024
$19,890
Federal fine
Oct 24, 2023
$9,224
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Chain
Part of BRIA HEALTH SERVICES · 15 homes · 1.3 stars avg
Occupancy
49.4 residents on an average day (90% of 55 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.