Little Sisters Of The Poor Of Palatine

Penalties

• Nov 15, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($500)

Inspection findings

1. Nov 15, 2024 Health · 9 findings
   • 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 Dec 30, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0756 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

     Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

     Corrected Jan 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Jan 2, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     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 30, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Dec 30, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0311 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

     Corrected Jan 30, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Dec 10, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

     Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

     Corrected Dec 10, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • 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). 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: 300.615e) and 300.615f).

     Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

2. Dec 8, 2023 Fire Safety · 4 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0037 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Establish staff and initial training requirements.

     Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0225 Egress Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0311 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

     CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS fire safety

3. Feb 2, 2023 Fire Safety · 5 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0032 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

     Corrected Mar 2, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0311 Smoke Deficiencies

     Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

     CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Apr 1, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0345 Smoke Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 2, 2023 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Mar 2, 2023 · CMS fire safety

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

• ANDRADES, SANDRA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• ANDRADES, SANDRA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• ANDRADES, SANDRA — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• ANDRADES, SANDRA — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• LOVE, AMY MARIE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• LOVE, AMY MARIE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• LOVE, AMY MARIE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• MEREDITH, JUDITH — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
• MEREDITH, JUDITH — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
• MEREDITH, JUDITH — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/01/2025
• MOKRZYCKA, MAGDALENA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/17/2022
• MOKRZYCKA, MAGDALENA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/17/2022
• PESARTIC, CAROLINE — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• PESARTIC, CAROLINE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• PESARTIC, CAROLINE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 12/31/2024
• SANCHEZ, ALEX — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/11/2023
• SANCHEZ, ALEX — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/29/2019
• CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/19/2019
• HEALTHPRO HERITAGE LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/29/2019
• MIDWEST PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CARE INC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/11/2023
• MIDWEST PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CARE INC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/17/2025
• PRYSTAWSKY & CO CPAS, LLC — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 04/29/2019