Avantara Palos Heights

Penalties

• Jul 3, 2025 — Fine ($12,438)
• Jul 3, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Oct 9, 2024 — Fine ($10,207)
• Oct 9, 2024 — Payment Denial · payment denial 14 days
• Oct 9, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Jan 29, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)

Inspection findings

1. Mar 15, 2026 Health · 2 findings
   • 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 Mar 23, 2026 · 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 Mar 23, 2026 · CMS health inspection

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

     F0678 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

     Corrected Jan 19, 2026 · CMS health inspection

3. Sep 18, 2025 Health · 14 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0657 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

     Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · 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 Oct 10, 2025 · 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 10, 2025 · 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 Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · 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 Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0759 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

     Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

     Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     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 Oct 10, 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 Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0814 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

     Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

     Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection

4. Jul 3, 2025 Health · 3 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 Jul 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     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 Jul 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • 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), 300.1210 c) and300.1210d)4). 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).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

5. Nov 1, 2024 Fire Safety · 11 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0022 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

     Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · 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 Nov 19, 2024 · 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 Nov 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E 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 Nov 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0697 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

     Corrected Nov 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     F0732 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

     Post nurse staffing information every day.

     Corrected Nov 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Nov 19, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0133 Construction Deficiencies

     Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

     Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

     Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

6. Oct 9, 2024 Health · 3 findings
   • 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 Oct 28, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 28, 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), 300.1210c), 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)

7. Sep 13, 2024 Health · 3 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     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 23, 2024 · 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 Sep 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Sep 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

8. Aug 8, 2024 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity E 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 26, 2024 · CMS health inspection

9. Jun 25, 2024 Health · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E 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 Jul 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Jul 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

10. Jan 29, 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 14, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • 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), 300.1210c), and 300.1210d)2)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)

11. Dec 29, 2023 Health · 9 findings
    • 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 Jan 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jan 12, 2024 · 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 Jan 12, 2024 · 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 Jan 12, 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 Jan 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Jan 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jan 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Jan 19, 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 Jan 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety

12. Sep 1, 2023 Health · 2 findings
    • 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 Sep 8, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Sep 8, 2023 · CMS health inspection

13. Mar 2, 2023 Fire Safety · 8 findings
    • 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 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Mar 17, 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 Mar 17, 2023 · 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 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0930 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

      Corrected Mar 17, 2023 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• PERKOVIC, VALERIE — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2023
• SHABAT, MENACHEM — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2023
• GPN FAMILY TRUST U/A/D 4/28/08 — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 60%, since 02/01/2023
• LEGACY HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/01/2023