Tower Hill Healthcare Center

Penalties

• May 16, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($1,100)
• May 16, 2024 — Fine ($18,377)
• Apr 5, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Mar 15, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Mar 15, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Mar 15, 2024 — Fine ($38,988)
• Mar 15, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)

Inspection findings

1. May 11, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • 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 May 12, 2026 · CMS health inspection

2. Apr 24, 2026 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 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

3. Apr 22, 2026 Health · 2 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Apr 25, 2026 · 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 May 12, 2026 · CMS health inspection

4. Mar 27, 2026 Health · 2 findings
   • 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 7, 2026 · 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 Apr 7, 2026 · CMS health inspection

5. Jan 7, 2026 Health · 2 findings
   • 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 Jan 12, 2026 · 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 Jan 12, 2026 · CMS health inspection

6. Aug 12, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     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 Aug 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

7. Jul 1, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • 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 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

8. Apr 28, 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 May 1, 2025 · CMS health inspection

9. Mar 18, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • 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 Mar 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

10. Feb 27, 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 Mar 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection

11. Feb 6, 2025 Health · 11 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 Feb 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0694 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      Corrected Feb 14, 2025 · 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 Feb 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0698 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      Corrected Feb 14, 2025 · 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 Feb 14, 2025 · 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 Feb 14, 2025 · 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 Feb 14, 2025 · 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 Feb 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0808 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

      Corrected Feb 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Feb 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      Corrected Feb 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

12. Dec 26, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • 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 Dec 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

13. Dec 12, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • 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 Dec 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

14. Nov 1, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • 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 Nov 2, 2024 · CMS health inspection

15. Oct 10, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • 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 Oct 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

16. Jul 18, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D 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 Jul 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

      F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Jul 22, 2024 · CMS health inspection

17. May 16, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • 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 May 17, 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) and 300.3210t).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

18. Apr 5, 2024 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0622 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

      Corrected Apr 11, 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: 300.690a). 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: 300.690).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

19. Mar 15, 2024 Health · 17 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity J 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 Apr 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

      F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      Corrected Apr 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity J 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 Apr 9, 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 Apr 9, 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 Apr 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G

      F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Apr 9, 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 Apr 9, 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 Apr 9, 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 Apr 9, 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 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      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 Apr 9, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0806 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

      Corrected Apr 9, 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 Apr 9, 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 9, 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), and 300.1210d)2)5). 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: 300.3240a).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • 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), 300.1210d)3), 300.3210t), 300.3240a), 300.3240b), and 300.3240d). 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: 300.1210b), 300.3240a), and 300.3240d).

      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 300.661). 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)

20. Jan 3, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0687 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide appropriate foot care.

      Corrected Jan 12, 2024 · CMS health inspection

21. Jun 1, 2023 Fire Safety · 8 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0026 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

      Corrected Jun 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • 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 Jun 9, 2023 · 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 Jun 9, 2023 · 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 Jun 9, 2023 · 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 Jun 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 Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      Corrected Jun 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• AMSTER, JEREMY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2011
• AMSTER, JEREMY — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 49%, since 07/01/2011
• HILL, VICTORIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2013
• MILSTEIN, ARI — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 16%, since 06/18/2013
• MILSTEIN, STUART — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 16%, since 07/01/2011
• MINKOVE, ELANA — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 16%, since 07/01/2011
• WOLFE, SHELDON — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2011
• SW MANAGEMENT — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2011