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 55 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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of August 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 9, 2024).

  9. 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).

  10. 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).

  11. 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).

  12. 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).

  13. 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).

  14. 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).

  15. 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).

  16. 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).

  17. 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).

  18. 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).

  19. 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).

  20. 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).

  21. 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).

  22. 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).

  23. 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).

  24. 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).

  25. 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).

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.