Bella Terra Morton Grove
Nursing home · 8425 WAUKEGAN ROAD, Morton Grove, IL 60053 · Cook County
Prices
$325 – $380 per day (Nursing care, shared and private rooms)
Daily private-pay room rate the facility reported to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for 2024 (state data file). This is what the facility reported for that year, not a current quote.
Facility
- Type
- Nursing home
- Capacity
- 211
- State license
- 145198
- Medicare CCN
- 145198
- Licensed entity
- MORTON GROVE LIVING & REHAB CENTER, LLC
- Chain
- LEGACY HEALTHCARE
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (847) 965-8100
- Nurse staffing
- 3.69 hours per resident per day; 49.7% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 2★ · Quality 3★
- CMS abuse flag
- Cited for abuse (CMS marks this facility with its abuse icon)
- Official record
- Illinois Department of Public Health nursing home pages
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Feb 26, 2026 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
- Feb 26, 2026 — Fine ($12,425)
- Jun 18, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Oct 30, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
- Mar 7, 2024 — Fine ($14,050)
- Mar 7, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
- Dec 7, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
- Dec 7, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($1,100)
- Oct 31, 2023 — Fine ($20,748)
- Jul 29, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
Inspection findings
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Feb 26, 2026 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Feb 27, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity A
Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), and 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation:300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
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Jun 18, 2025 Health · 6 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0726 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected Jun 19, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity B
Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), 300.3210t), and 300.3240a). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.3240a).
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
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Apr 17, 2025 Health · 13 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0564 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inform each resident of his or her visitation rights and ensure that all visitors enjoy equal visitation privileges.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Apr 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected Apr 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0725 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0133 Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected Apr 22, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0211 Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected Apr 22, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0293 Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected Apr 22, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Apr 22, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Apr 22, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
-
Mar 12, 2025 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Mar 13, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Mar 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 13, 2025 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Nov 6, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0725 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected Nov 13, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
-
Oct 30, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity A
Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210b), 300.1210d)6), and 300.1220b)3). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Aug 18, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Aug 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 19, 2024 Health · 15 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0693 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0758 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.
Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0813 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Apr 24, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0211 Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0222 Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0362 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
-
Mar 7, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Mar 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity A
Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210a), 300.1210b), and 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Dec 7, 2023 IDPH docket NH 23-C0991 · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity A
Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1010h), 300.1210b), 300.1210d)3) and 300.3240a). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.3240a).
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Not serious
Scope/severity B
Type B Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type B: more likely than not to cause more than minimal harm (1-130). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1010h), 300.1210a) and 300.1210d)3).
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Serious
Scope/severity A
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Oct 31, 2023 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Nov 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Nov 13, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Sep 23, 2023 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected Oct 2, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Jul 29, 2023 IDPH docket NH 23-CS0775 · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity A
Type A Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation
Type A: substantial probability of death or serious harm, or actual harm (1-129). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1210a), 300.1210b)5), and 300.1210d)6). The fine was doubled in this instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)6).
-
Serious
Scope/severity A
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Mar 31, 2023 Health · 25 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0600 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
F0604 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Aug 5, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0761 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.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0849 Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Apr 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0133 Construction Deficiencies
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected Apr 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0211 Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected Apr 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0222 Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected Apr 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0293 Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected Apr 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0321 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected Apr 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected May 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Apr 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Apr 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0781 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected Apr 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0909 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.
Corrected Apr 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- DAUGHERTY, LAURIE — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/12/2021
- RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2014
- RAJCHENBACH, CHAIM — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 50%, since 10/01/2014
- SHABAT, MENACHEM — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 50%, since 10/01/2014
- SHABAT, MENACHEM — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2014
- MG PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 10/01/2014
Sources: CMS's list of certified Illinois nursing homes, IDPH's quarterly nursing home violation reports and the rates facilities reported to HFSRB and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.