Lutheran Home For The Aged
Nursing home · 800 WEST OAKTON STREET, Arlington Hts, IL 60004 · Cook County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home
- Capacity
- 354
- State license
- 145739
- Medicare CCN
- 145739
- Licensed entity
- LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (847) 253-3710
- Nurse staffing
- 3.56 hours per resident per day; 33.2% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 4★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 5★
- Official record
- Illinois Department of Public Health nursing home pages
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Sep 16, 2025 — Fine ($14,768)
- Sep 16, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Jul 2, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Apr 30, 2025 — Fine ($48,620)
- Apr 30, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($1,100)
- Nov 21, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Nov 7, 2024 — Fine ($40,339)
- Oct 2, 2024 — Fine ($13,910)
- Oct 2, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
- Feb 29, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
- Feb 29, 2024 — Fine ($14,050)
- Oct 10, 2023 — Fine ($13,258)
Inspection findings
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Jan 22, 2026 Fire Safety · 20 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0022 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected Mar 30, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0035 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected Mar 22, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0759 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected Feb 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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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 29, 2026 · 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 Apr 7, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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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 Mar 26, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0293 Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected Mar 12, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0341 Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · 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 Mar 27, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Mar 12, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jun 12, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Mar 26, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0531 Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected Apr 17, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Mar 1, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0781 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected Mar 20, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected Mar 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0915 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · 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 Mar 30, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Sep 16, 2025 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 10, 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), 300.1210c), 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
-
Jul 16, 2025 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 Jul 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Jul 2, 2025 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 Jul 18, 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), and300.1210d)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), 300.1210d)6).
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
May 14, 2025 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 May 22, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 30, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0697 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 22, 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: 300.1010h), 300.1620a), and 300.1630e).
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Feb 21, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0602 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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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 Mar 7, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Nov 21, 2024 Health · 22 findings
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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 Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0645 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · 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 Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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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 Dec 5, 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 Dec 5, 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 Dec 5, 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 Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
F0697 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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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 Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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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 Jan 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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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 Jan 26, 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 Jan 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0351 Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected Jan 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Jan 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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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 Jan 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0363 Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected Jan 26, 2025 · 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 Jan 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0911 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected Jan 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected Jan 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0926 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected Jan 26, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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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), 300.1210b), 300.1210d)1)3), and 300.1630d). 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).
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
-
Nov 7, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Dec 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Oct 2, 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 11, 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)5), 300.1210c), 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 28, 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 Sep 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Jun 27, 2024 Health · 1 finding
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Jul 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 18, 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 May 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Apr 16, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0660 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected May 2, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Feb 29, 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 Feb 23, 2024 · 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), 300.1210a), 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).
-
Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
-
Jan 24, 2024 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 Feb 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Dec 20, 2023 Fire Safety · 19 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0025 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0026 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0578 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected Jan 13, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected Jan 13, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0645 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected Jan 13, 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 13, 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 Jan 13, 2024 · 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 Jan 13, 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 Jan 13, 2024 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 13, 2024 · 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 Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0293 Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Feb 1, 2024 · CMS fire safety
-
Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0908 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.
Corrected Feb 7, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
-
Dec 6, 2023 Health · 2 findings
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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 Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
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 Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
-
Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
-
Oct 10, 2023 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 Oct 25, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- BLACK, TERRI — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2023
- BLACK, TERRI — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2023
- KANEV, LEO — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2022
- KANEV, LEO — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2022
- RENETZKY, MICHAEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2003
- RENETZKY, MICHAEL — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2003
- ST CLAIR-DAVIS, DAWN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/14/2025
- ST CLAIR-DAVIS, DAWN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/14/2025
- LUTHERAN LIFE COMMUNITIES — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/17/1992
- LUTHERAN LIFE MINISTRIES — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/01/2012
- OLD NATIONAL BANK — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/17/1992
- RICHTER AND ASSOCIATES — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/07/2025
- RICHTER AND ASSOCIATES — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2022
- SELECT REHABILITATION, LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2023
- SELECT REHABILITATION, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/15/2026
- THOMAS MANAGEMENT LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/24/2025
- THOMAS MANAGEMENT LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/20/2022
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.