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Serenity Estates At Morris

Nursing home · 1223 EDGEWATER, Morris, IL 60450 · Grundy County

1★Medicare overall
79cited deficiencies
1harm or jeopardy level
5penalties

Prices

$275 – $300 per day (Nursing care, shared and private rooms)
Daily private-pay room rate the facility reported to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for 2024 (state data file). This is what the facility reported for that year, not a current quote.

Facility

Type
Nursing home
Capacity
142
State license
146077
Medicare CCN
146077
Licensed entity
MORRIS NURSING, LLC
Chain
SERENITY ESTATES
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Phone
(815) 416-6500
Nurse staffing
3.01 hours per resident per day
Medicare ratings
Inspections 3★ · Staffing 1★ · Quality 1★
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 20, 2026 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 21, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  2. May 2, 2026 Health · 2 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      Corrected May 3, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

      Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      Corrected May 3, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  3. Apr 29, 2026 Health · 3 findings
    • 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 Apr 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

      F0583 Resident Rights Deficiencies

      Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Apr 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection

  4. Dec 18, 2025 Health · 15 findings
    • 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 31, 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 Dec 31, 2025 · 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 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E Complaint

      F0804 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Dec 31, 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 Dec 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Dec 31, 2025 · 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 Jan 19, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0225 Egress Deficiencies

      Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      Corrected Jan 19, 2026 · 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 Jan 19, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Jan 19, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Feb 5, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      Corrected Feb 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Jan 19, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Jan 16, 2026 · 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.

      CMS fire safety

  5. Aug 13, 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 Aug 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  6. May 29, 2025 IDPH docket NH 25-S0631 · 3 findings
    • 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 300.615f). 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: 300.615f).

      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 300.700b)1)2). No Fine Total Fine: $1,000.00

      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) and 300.696e). 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: 300.696.

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  7. May 2, 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 May 8, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  8. Jan 17, 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 Jan 23, 2025 · CMS health inspection

  9. Nov 7, 2024 IDPH docket NH 24-S1278 · 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: 300.1210d)2)5). 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: 300.1210d)5).

      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: 300.1210d)1).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  10. Oct 26, 2024 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 Nov 12, 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), 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)

  11. Oct 11, 2024 Health · 25 findings
    • 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 Oct 23, 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 Oct 23, 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 Oct 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      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 Nov 12, 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 Oct 22, 2024 · 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 Oct 21, 2024 · 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 Oct 21, 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 Oct 23, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0802 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

      Corrected Oct 21, 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 Oct 21, 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 Oct 21, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      F0867 Administration Deficiencies

      Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      F0868 Administration Deficiencies

      Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

      Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Oct 21, 2024 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0211 Egress Deficiencies

      Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0311 Smoke Deficiencies

      Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      Corrected Oct 30, 2024 · 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 Oct 17, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Oct 17, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Oct 17, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

      Corrected Oct 28, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Oct 17, 2024 · 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 Oct 25, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Oct 30, 2024 · 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 Oct 17, 2024 · 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 Oct 31, 2024 · CMS fire safety

  12. Dec 28, 2023 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 Jan 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection

  13. Sep 28, 2023 Health · 20 findings
    • 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 Oct 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

      Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · 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 Oct 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 Oct 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      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 Oct 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0805 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

      Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      Corrected Oct 12, 2023 · 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 Oct 12, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      F0908 Environmental Deficiencies

      Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      Corrected Oct 9, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0133 Construction Deficiencies

      Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

      Corrected Oct 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0211 Egress Deficiencies

      Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

      Corrected Sep 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0293 Egress Deficiencies

      Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

      Corrected Sep 29, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      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 Oct 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Oct 10, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

      Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Oct 3, 2023 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

      Corrected Oct 12, 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 Oct 13, 2023 · CMS fire safety

  14. Aug 5, 2023 Health · 2 findings
    • 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 Aug 19, 2023 · CMS health inspection

    • 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 Aug 19, 2023 · CMS health inspection

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.