All citations for Harmony Palos

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

November 21, 2024

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

  1. 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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  2. 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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  3. 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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  6. 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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  7. 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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  8. 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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  9. 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 May 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 27, 2022).

  10. 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 May 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 27, 2022).

  11. 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 May 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 12, 2022).

  12. 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 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

  13. 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 May 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 28, 2022).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 22, 2024).

  15. 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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  16. 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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

  17. 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 September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 2023).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 27, 2023).

  19. 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 May 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2022).

  20. 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 May 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 15, 2022).

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

    Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0929, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2022).

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

    Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0930, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 27, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 8, 2022).

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.