Ascension Nazarethville Place

Penalties

• Dec 12, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)

Inspection findings

1. Dec 31, 2025 Health · 2 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0607 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jan 7, 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 Jan 7, 2026 · CMS health inspection

2. Dec 12, 2025 IDPH docket NH 26-S0148 · 1 finding
   • 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: 300.615e) and 300.615f). 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:300.615e) and 300.615f).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

3. Sep 2, 2025 Health · 1 finding
   • 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 Sep 8, 2025 · CMS health inspection

4. Sep 5, 2024 Health · 6 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     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 Sep 23, 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 Sep 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Sep 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0291 Egress Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Sep 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected Sep 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

     Corrected Sep 18, 2024 · CMS fire safety

5. Oct 12, 2023 Fire Safety · 6 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0161 Construction Deficiencies

     Use approved construction type or materials.

     Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0291 Egress Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Oct 23, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Oct 23, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0372 Smoke Deficiencies

     Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

     Corrected Oct 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0531 Services Deficiencies

     Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

     Corrected Oct 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0920 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

     Corrected Oct 11, 2023 · CMS fire safety

6. Nov 17, 2022 Health · 9 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity G

     F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

     Corrected Dec 13, 2022 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0222 Egress Deficiencies

     Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

     Corrected Dec 2, 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 Dec 2, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Dec 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Dec 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Dec 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Dec 2, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0511 Services Deficiencies

     Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

     Corrected Dec 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

     Corrected Dec 9, 2022 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• BLAKE, JEAN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• DOWD, NANCY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• HAGEN, JAMES — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• HUGAR, JOSEPH — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/02/2014
• HUGAR, JOSEPH — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/06/2015
• JONES, LUCIA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• KWIATKOWSKI, THERESA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• LARSON, JOHN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• MASON, MARIE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• MILLER, SALLIE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• NICHOLS, PHYLLIS — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• PANKAU, LAWRENCE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• PHILLIPPE, TIMOTHY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• SMITH, THOMAS — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2014
• PRESENCE CHICAGO HOSPITALS NETWORK — 5% or greater indirect ownership interest, 100%, since 01/01/2012
• PRESENCE SENIOR SERVICES CHICAGOLAND — 5% or greater direct ownership interest, 100%, since 01/01/2012