Sunny Acres Nursing Home

Penalties

• May 20, 2026 — Fine ($171,520)
• May 20, 2026 — Payment Denial · payment denial 32 days
• Feb 28, 2026 — Payment Denial · payment denial 14 days
• Feb 28, 2026 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Feb 28, 2026 — Fine ($71,610)
• Jul 26, 2025 — Fine ($83,948)
• Jul 26, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Mar 5, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Jan 27, 2025 — Payment Denial · payment denial 52 days
• Jan 27, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Jan 27, 2025 — Fine ($138,087)

Inspection findings

1. Jun 5, 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 Jun 18, 2026 · CMS health inspection

2. May 20, 2026 Health · 1 finding
   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

     Corrected Jul 21, 2026 · CMS health inspection

3. Mar 26, 2026 Health · 2 findings
   • 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 10, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

     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 10, 2026 · CMS health inspection

4. Feb 28, 2026 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 Mar 20, 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 300.3210t). 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)

5. Dec 18, 2025 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 Jan 7, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Jan 7, 2026 · CMS health inspection

6. Sep 19, 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 Oct 4, 2025 · CMS health inspection

7. Aug 28, 2025 Health · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

     Corrected Sep 12, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E 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 Sep 12, 2025 · CMS health inspection

8. Jul 26, 2025 Health · 6 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E 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 Aug 13, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Aug 13, 2025 · 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 Aug 13, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F Complaint

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected Aug 13, 2025 · 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 Aug 13, 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), and 300.3240a). 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 300.3240a).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

9. Jun 11, 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 25, 2025 · CMS health inspection

10. Mar 5, 2025 Health · 19 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0604 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

      Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      Corrected Mar 21, 2025 · 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 Mar 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0645 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

      PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      Corrected Mar 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      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 Mar 21, 2025 · 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 21, 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 Apr 18, 2025 · 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 Mar 21, 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 Apr 18, 2025 · 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 Mar 21, 2025 · 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 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity G

      F0697 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      Corrected Mar 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      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 Apr 18, 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 Apr 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Mar 21, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0281 Egress Deficiencies

      Install proper backup exit lighting.

      Corrected Apr 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0293 Egress Deficiencies

      Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      Corrected Apr 9, 2025 · 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 14, 2025 · 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 9, 2025 · 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), 300.1210d)1), 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)

11. Jan 27, 2025 Health · 5 findings
    • Serious Scope/severity G 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 Feb 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Serious Scope/severity J 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 Feb 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0713 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

      Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0770 Administration Deficiencies

      Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

      Corrected Feb 18, 2025 · 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), 300.696d)1), 300.1010h), 300.1210b), 300.1210d)2)3), and 300.1220b)7). 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: 300.696 and 300.1210b).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

12. Dec 8, 2023 Fire Safety · 11 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      Corrected Jan 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • 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 Dec 21, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      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 21, 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 Dec 21, 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 Dec 21, 2023 · 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 Dec 21, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0809 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

      Corrected Dec 21, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Dec 21, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0374 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Dec 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

13. Oct 7, 2023 Health · 1 finding
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0726 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

      Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      Corrected Oct 20, 2023 · CMS health inspection

14. Feb 3, 2023 Fire Safety · 14 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0004 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      Corrected Mar 10, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0013 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

      Corrected Mar 10, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0029 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Develop a communication plan.

      Corrected Mar 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0036 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      Corrected Mar 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      Corrected Mar 22, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      Corrected Mar 1, 2023 · 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 Mar 1, 2023 · 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 Mar 1, 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 Mar 1, 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 Mar 1, 2023 · 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 Mar 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      Corrected Mar 1, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0293 Egress Deficiencies

      Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      Corrected Mar 4, 2023 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• CARPENTER, PATRICIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/07/2023
• CARPENTER, PATRICIA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/07/2023
• CUMMINGS, TROY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/19/2017
• CURRY, DANIEL — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/07/2022
• FORE, JEFFERY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/19/2017
• HART, BENJAMIN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/31/2017
• LOTT, ROBERT — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/19/2017
• TELLEZ, MAOXIIM — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2007
• TELLEZ, MAOXIIM — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2007
• WHITCOMB, EDWIN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/19/2017
• COUNTY OF MENARD — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 07/05/2017
• HERITAGE OPERATIONS GROUP, LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/31/2017
• HERITAGE OPERATIONS GROUP, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 02/18/2025