Neighbors Health Center

Penalties

• May 20, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($12,500)

Inspection findings

1. May 7, 2026 Fire Safety · 14 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0006 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

     Corrected May 20, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

     Corrected May 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

     Corrected May 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 May 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected May 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Jun 1, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0341 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

     Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected Jun 2, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0521 Services Deficiencies

     Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

     Corrected Jun 11, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • 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 May 15, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2026 · CMS fire safety

2. Apr 9, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0627 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

     Corrected May 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection

3. Mar 24, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0584 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

     Corrected Apr 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection

4. Jun 30, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     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 Jul 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection

5. May 27, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • 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 Jun 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

6. May 20, 2025 Health · 8 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D 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 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Jun 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Jun 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     F0908 Environmental Deficiencies

     Keep all essential equipment working safely.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • 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) and 300.3210t).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

7. Sep 5, 2024 Health · 15 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

     Corrected Sep 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

     Corrected Sep 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

     Corrected Sep 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     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 Sep 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Sep 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0133 Construction Deficiencies

     Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

     Corrected Sep 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0291 Egress Deficiencies

     Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

     Corrected Sep 13, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0293 Egress Deficiencies

     Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

     Corrected Sep 13, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • 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 Sep 13, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Sep 13, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

     Corrected Sep 23, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Sep 23, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

     Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

     Corrected Sep 13, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Sep 13, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Sep 13, 2024 · CMS fire safety

8. Oct 18, 2023 Health · 7 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

     Corrected Oct 27, 2023 · 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 Oct 27, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Oct 27, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Nov 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0364 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.

     Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0511 Services Deficiencies

     Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

     Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0700 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

     Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety

9. Sep 18, 2023 Health · 2 findings
   • 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 Sep 25, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Sep 25, 2023 · CMS health inspection

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• BARRISH, BRYAN — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 13%, since 06/01/2008
• BERGTHOLD, LOUISE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2013
• GESUALDO, RALPH — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 13%, since 06/01/2008
• GESUALDO, RALPH — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2008
• GIANNINI, MICHAEL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2008
• GIANNINI, MICHAEL — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 11%, since 06/01/2008
• HOPPE, JENNIFER — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/16/2018
• WINTER, THOMAS — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2008
• BARRISH GROUP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 13%, since 06/01/2008
• RALPH GESUALDO CHILDRENS TRUST — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 13%, since 06/01/2008