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 26 to 50 of 71 citations

No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 9, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 5, 2023).
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 November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).
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 November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).
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 November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).
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 November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).
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 November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2024).
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 October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 27, 2024).
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 October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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 October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
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 October 10, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 5, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 6, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).
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 November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0342, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 29, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 6, 2023).

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.