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 25 of 32 citations

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

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

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0015, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0022, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0024, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

  7. 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 July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

  10. 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 July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 31, 2023).

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

    Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0041, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2023).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2023).

  14. 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 July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2023).

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2023).

  16. 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 July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2023).

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

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 29, 2023).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2023).

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

    Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 24, 2023).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 28, 2023).

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

    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0223, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 25, 2023).

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

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 25, 2023).

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

    Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2023).

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.