All citations for Grove of Skokie, the

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

May 8, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 33 citations

  1. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  2. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  3. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

  4. 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 June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

  5. 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 June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

  6. 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 June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

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

    Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

  9. 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 June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

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

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

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

    Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0916, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

  13. 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 May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

  14. 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 May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

  15. 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 May 18, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 3, 2023).

  16. 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 May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 8, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 30, 2025).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

  20. 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 June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

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

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

  22. 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 June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

  23. 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 June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

  24. 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 June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 7, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 24, 2024).

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.