All citations for Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine

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 15, 2024

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    Fire Safety Evaluation Survey (January 30, 2025).

  2. 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 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2024).

  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 December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2024).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0225, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2024).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    Fire Safety Evaluation Survey.

  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 December 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2024).

  7. 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 February 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    Fire Safety Evaluation Survey.

  9. 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 February 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

  10. 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 February 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 2, 2023).

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

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

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

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2025).

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 10, 2024).

  13. 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 February 2, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 1, 2023).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

  15. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 2, 2025).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2024).

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.