Big Meadows

Penalties

• Feb 25, 2025 — Fine ($4,500)
• Feb 25, 2025 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($2,200)
• Feb 29, 2024 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($25,000)
• Nov 14, 2023 — IDPH fine (Nursing Home Care Act) ($50,000)

Inspection findings

1. May 14, 2026 Health · 13 findings
   • 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 May 26, 2026 · 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 May 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0687 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide appropriate foot care.

     Corrected May 26, 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 May 29, 2026 · 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 May 26, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     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 Jun 3, 2026 · 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 Jun 4, 2026 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0211 Egress Deficiencies

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

     Corrected May 29, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected May 26, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Jun 4, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0531 Services Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Jun 1, 2026 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Jun 26, 2026 · 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 May 21, 2026 · CMS fire safety

2. Dec 6, 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 Dec 30, 2025 · CMS health inspection

3. Oct 30, 2025 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 Oct 31, 2025 · CMS health inspection

4. Feb 25, 2025 Health · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0625 Resident Rights Deficiencies

     Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

     Corrected Mar 5, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     F0679 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

     Corrected Mar 6, 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 Mar 6, 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 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0744 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     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 Mar 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Mar 6, 2025 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

     Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

     Corrected Feb 27, 2025 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Feb 27, 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), 300.1210b)4), 300.1210c), and 300.1210d)3)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)

5. Feb 29, 2024 Health · 5 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 Mar 7, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • 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 Mar 4, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity G Complaint

     F0697 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

     Corrected Mar 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0776 Administration Deficiencies

     Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

     Corrected Mar 7, 2024 · 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), 300.1210b)4)5), and 300.1210d)1)2)3)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)

6. Feb 20, 2024 Health · 3 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 Feb 27, 2024 · 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 Feb 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D Complaint

     F0610 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

     Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

     Corrected Feb 27, 2024 · CMS health inspection

7. Jan 18, 2024 Fire Safety · 10 findings
   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     E0039 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

     Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

     Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • 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 Mar 4, 2024 · 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 Feb 2, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

     Corrected Jan 31, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity D

     F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies

     Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

     Corrected Feb 3, 2024 · CMS health inspection

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0271 Egress Deficiencies

     Have exits that are accessible at all times.

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · 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, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

     Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

     Corrected Mar 15, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity E

     K0363 Smoke Deficiencies

     Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

     Corrected Feb 12, 2024 · CMS fire safety

   • Not serious Scope/severity F

     K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

     Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

     Corrected Feb 5, 2024 · CMS fire safety

8. Jan 4, 2024 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 Jan 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection

9. Nov 14, 2023 Health · 3 findings
   • Serious Scope/severity J 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 Nov 16, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity J Complaint

     F0695 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

     Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

     Corrected Nov 16, 2023 · CMS health inspection

   • Serious Scope/severity AA

     Type AA Illinois Nursing Home Care Act violation

     Type AA: proximately caused a resident's death (210 ILCS 45/1-128.5). Sections of the Illinois Administrative Code cited: 300.610a), 300.1010h), 300.1210b) and 300.1210d)3). 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)