Oak Crest

Penalties

• Mar 19, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($1,100)

Inspection findings

1. Mar 19, 2025 IDPH docket NH 25-S0430 · 1 finding
   • 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: 300.3210t).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

2. Sep 12, 2024 Fire Safety · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0004 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

     Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • 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 Oct 7, 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 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Oct 9, 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

     K0291 Egress Deficiencies

     Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

     Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Oct 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity C

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Oct 18, 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 Oct 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

3. Aug 15, 2023 Fire Safety · 9 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0026 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

     Corrected Sep 8, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Implement emergency and standby power systems.

     Corrected Sep 8, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • 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 Sep 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Sep 15, 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 Sep 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Aug 24, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0351 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

     Corrected Oct 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Nov 15, 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 Nov 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety

4. Sep 14, 2022 Health · 5 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     F0886 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

     Corrected Sep 19, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Nov 17, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0291 Egress Deficiencies

     Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

     Corrected Oct 20, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Oct 21, 2022 · 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 22, 2022 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• CICHY, STEPHEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/23/1984
• CICHY, STEPHEN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/23/1984
• GASTIGER, JOE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018
• TUCKER, ANN — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2018
• VANBUREN, DAVID — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2019
• WEST, WENDY — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2016