British Home, The

Penalties

• Feb 27, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Mar 15, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)
• Sep 3, 2023 — Payment Denial · payment denial 8 days
• Sep 3, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)

Inspection findings

1. May 14, 2026 Health · 24 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Jun 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0644 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

     Corrected Jun 6, 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 Jun 6, 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 Jun 6, 2026 · 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 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jun 6, 2026 · 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 Jun 6, 2026 · 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 Jun 6, 2026 · 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 Jun 6, 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 Jun 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2026 · 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 Jun 6, 2026 · 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 Jun 6, 2026 · 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 Jun 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0838 Administration Deficiencies

     Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0908 Environmental Deficiencies

     Keep all essential equipment working safely.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0923 Environmental Deficiencies

     Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

     Corrected Jun 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

     Corrected Jun 10, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Jun 27, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Jun 1, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0711 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

     Corrected Jun 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · CMS fire safety

2. Feb 27, 2025 Fire Safety · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish staff and initial training requirements.

     Corrected Mar 13, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Feb 27, 2025 · 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 Feb 27, 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 Mar 14, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0759 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

     Corrected Mar 14, 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 Mar 13, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0293 Egress Deficiencies

     Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

     Corrected Mar 13, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Mar 13, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • 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 300.2100. No Fine Total Fine: $500.00

     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), 300.615e), 300.615f), and 300.661. 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: 300.615e), 300.615f), and 300.661.

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

3. Mar 15, 2024 Fire Safety · 18 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0036 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish emergency prep training and testing.

     Corrected Apr 16, 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 Apr 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0640 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

     Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

     Corrected Apr 5, 2024 · 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 5, 2024 · 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 Apr 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Apr 5, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0311 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Apr 25, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0521 Services Deficiencies

     Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

     Corrected Apr 10, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0711 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0741 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Apr 16, 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 May 2, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0915 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

     Corrected May 7, 2024 · 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 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

     Corrected Apr 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • 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 300.615e). This instance in accordance with 300.282i) and j) of the Code is assessed a fine due to the violation of the sections of the Code with a high-risk designation: 300.615e).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

4. Sep 3, 2023 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 Oct 6, 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), 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)3) 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)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• BENNETT, LORNA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/16/1995
• BLATZ, MARY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/01/2019
• BOND, BARBARA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/16/1995
• CORTOPASSI, ELLEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2013
• GARRISON, KAREN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2013
• GOMEZ, ISABEL — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/10/2023
• GOMEZ, ISABEL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/10/2023
• JABLONSKI, BRUCE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2010
• LARSON, JOHN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/22/1992
• LARSON, JOHN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/22/1992
• MAHAJAN, DHEERAJ — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2020
• MAHAJAN, DHEERAJ — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2020
• MCALLISTER, PAUL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2013
• NOWAK, SLAWOMIR — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2015
• ROBINSON, ELISA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/01/2017
• BRITISH HOME LIFE SERVICES CORPORATION — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 04/05/2011