Dekalb County Rehab & Nursing

Penalties

• Mar 6, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Mar 6, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Jan 24, 2024 — Fine ($16,692)
• Jan 24, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Sep 13, 2023 — Fine ($123,731)
• Sep 13, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)

Inspection findings

1. Jun 4, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • 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 Jun 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection

2. Apr 3, 2025 Fire Safety · 17 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0024 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

     Corrected Apr 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0025 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

     Corrected Apr 25, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • 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 15, 2025 · 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 Apr 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

     Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0825 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

     Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0161 Construction Deficiencies

     Use approved construction type or materials.

     Corrected Apr 22, 2025 · 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 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0223 Egress Deficiencies

     Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

     Corrected Apr 24, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Apr 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0325 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

     Corrected Apr 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected May 28, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

     Corrected Apr 24, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0919 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

     Corrected Apr 17, 2025 · CMS fire safety

3. Jan 7, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • 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 Jan 20, 2025 · CMS health inspection

4. Mar 6, 2024 Health · 14 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 15, 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 Mar 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0744 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0803 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Mar 15, 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 Mar 27, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0223 Egress Deficiencies

     Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

     Corrected Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Apr 1, 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 Apr 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Mar 27, 2024 · 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 Mar 27, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • 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: 300.1210a), 300.1210b)5), 300.1210c) 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).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     Type C Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type C: less than minimal harm (1-132). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a) and 300.686h)4)E. This instance in accordance with 300.282f) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.686.

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

5. Jan 24, 2024 Health · 2 findings
   • 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 5, 2024 · 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), 300.1210b), 300.1210c) 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).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

6. Sep 13, 2023 Health · 3 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity K Complaint

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Oct 4, 2023 · 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), 300.696b), 300.696d)6), 300.696f)2)A), 300.696f)4) and 300.1210b). 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: 300.696 and 300.1210b).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

7. Feb 23, 2023 Fire Safety · 8 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0032 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

     Corrected Mar 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

     Corrected Mar 9, 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 Mar 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     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 Mar 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Mar 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Mar 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Mar 30, 2023 · 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 Mar 30, 2023 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• BECKER, BART — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/07/2025
• BECKER, BART — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/22/2022
• LARSON, AMY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/13/2019
• LARSON, AMY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/13/2019
• SHAH, ASAD — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/18/2021
• SHAH, ASAD — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/08/2025
• DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 12/02/2013