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Harmony Palos

Nursing home · 11860 SOUTHWEST HIGHWAY, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · Cook County

2★Medicare overall
70cited deficiencies
5harm or jeopardy level
8penalties

Prices

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Facility

Type
Nursing home
Capacity
130
State license
145893
Medicare CCN
145893
Licensed entity
PHW SKILLED NURSING FACILITY, LLC
Chain
LEGACY HEALTHCARE
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Phone
(708) 361-4555
Nurse staffing
3.08 hours per resident per day; 64.1% nursing staff turnover
Medicare ratings
Inspections 3★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 3★
Official record
Illinois Department of Public Health nursing home pages
Official record
Medicare Care Compare

Other public records for this operator

Penalties

Inspection findings

  1. May 21, 2026 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      Corrected Jun 1, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  2. May 8, 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 May 20, 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 May 20, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  3. Apr 3, 2026 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 Apr 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Apr 8, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  4. Mar 8, 2026 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  5. Jan 4, 2026 Health · 4 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 Jan 19, 2026 · 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 Jan 19, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0947 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

      Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

      Corrected Jan 19, 2026 · 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 300.1210c). 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)

  6. Sep 25, 2025 IDPH docket NH 25-S1099 · 2 findings
    • 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), and 300.1210b). 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)

    • 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)6), 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) and 300.1210d)6).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  7. Jun 18, 2025 Health · 1 finding
    • 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 Jun 19, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  8. Jun 11, 2025 Health · 3 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      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 Jun 16, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint Under dispute

      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 Jun 16, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • 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), 300.690a), 300.690b), and 300.690c). 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: 300.690.

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  9. Apr 24, 2025 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 May 7, 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), 300.1210c), 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)

  10. Nov 21, 2024 Health · 9 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0554 Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Dec 6, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      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 Dec 6, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0676 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      Corrected Dec 6, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G

      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 6, 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 Dec 6, 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 Dec 6, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Dec 6, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      Corrected Nov 22, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • 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), 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  11. Sep 27, 2024 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

      Corrected Oct 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  12. Mar 11, 2024 Health · 3 findings
    • 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 Mar 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0692 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Mar 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Mar 16, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  13. Sep 8, 2023 Fire Safety · 19 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0015 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0022 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

      Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · 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 Sep 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Sep 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      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 Sep 18, 2023 · 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 Sep 18, 2023 · 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 Sep 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Sep 18, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0271 Egress Deficiencies

      Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • 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 Sep 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Sep 27, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0374 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Sep 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0916 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      Corrected Sep 21, 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 Sep 21, 2023 · CMS fire safety

  14. Aug 17, 2023 Health · 3 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      Corrected Sep 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0624 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

      Corrected Sep 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D 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 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection

  15. May 27, 2022 Fire Safety · 17 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0024 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

      Corrected Jul 27, 2022 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0032 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

      Corrected Jul 27, 2022 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      Corrected Aug 12, 2022 · 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 Jun 22, 2022 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      Corrected Jun 22, 2022 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0658 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      Corrected Jun 22, 2022 · 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 22, 2022 · 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 22, 2022 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Jun 22, 2022 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0882 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

      Corrected May 31, 2022 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0908 Environmental Deficiencies

      Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      Corrected Jun 22, 2022 · 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 Jun 30, 2022 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Aug 15, 2022 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Aug 15, 2022 · 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 Jul 28, 2022 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0929 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

      Corrected Jul 8, 2022 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0930 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

      Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

      Corrected Jul 8, 2022 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

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.