All citations for Alta Rehab at Wauconda

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 3, 2025

Showing 1 to 14 of 14 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0006, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 10, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 20, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 10, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 19, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 17, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 2, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 3, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.