Valley Hi Nursing Home

Penalties

• Jan 6, 2026 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Jan 6, 2026 — Fine ($16,660)
• Apr 23, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Apr 23, 2025 — Fine ($73,150)
• Apr 23, 2025 — Payment Denial · payment denial 31 days
• Mar 20, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Mar 20, 2024 — Payment Denial · payment denial 34 days
• Mar 20, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Mar 20, 2024 — Fine ($65,556)

Inspection findings

1. Mar 4, 2026 Health · 13 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0638 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

     Corrected Mar 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

     Corrected Mar 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Mar 31, 2026 · 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 Mar 31, 2026 · 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 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0756 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

     Corrected Mar 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     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 31, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     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 31, 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 May 16, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected May 14, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Apr 28, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0531 Services Deficiencies

     Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

     Corrected May 14, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

     Corrected May 1, 2026 · CMS fire safety

2. Jan 6, 2026 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 Jan 20, 2026 · 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), 300.1210a), 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).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

3. Apr 23, 2025 IDPH docket NH 25-S0563 · 1 finding
   • 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), 300.1210b), and 300.1620a). 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)

4. Sep 16, 2024 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 Oct 15, 2024 · CMS health inspection

5. Apr 8, 2024 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0585 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

6. Mar 20, 2024 Health · 21 findings
   • 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 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity J

     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 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 Apr 16, 2024 · 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 Apr 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 May 20, 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 Apr 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Apr 16, 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 Apr 16, 2024 · 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 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0847 Administration Deficiencies

     Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2024 · 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 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0887 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0908 Environmental Deficiencies

     Keep all essential equipment working safely.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0940 Administration Deficiencies

     Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0111 Construction Deficiencies

     Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.

     Corrected May 9, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected May 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0541 Services Deficiencies

     Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

     Corrected May 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0791 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency.

     Corrected May 9, 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 May 10, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • 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), 300.1210a), 300.1210b) 300.1210c) 300.1210d)6) and 300.2090b) 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: 300.661. 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: 300.661.

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

7. Feb 9, 2023 Fire Safety · 9 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0035 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

     Corrected Apr 5, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0602 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

     Corrected Mar 26, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     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 Mar 26, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected Mar 26, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     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 26, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

     Corrected Mar 26, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 31, 2023 · 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 Apr 5, 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 31, 2023 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• ANNARELLA, THOMAS — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• ANNARELLA, THOMAS — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• EGEKEZE, GILBERT — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/05/2024
• EGEKEZE, GILBERT — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/05/2024
• PARTRIDGE, NICK — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/24/2025
• PARTRIDGE, NICK — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/24/2025
• POLTE, TARA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/17/2015
• POLTE, TARA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/17/2015
• TOLLBERG, BRITTANY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/30/2023
• TOLLBERG, BRITTANY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/17/2023