All citations for Avenora Elmhurst

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

January 8, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 25 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

    The home is disputing this citation.

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

  5. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2026).

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

    Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0025, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 26, 2026).

  9. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

  10. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  11. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

  12. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it.

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

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

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

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

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

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

  19. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

  20. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

  21. 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 January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

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

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0927, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 22, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

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

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

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

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 8, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 6, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.