All citations for Nexus at Chicago Heights

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 30, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 54 citations

  1. 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 May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  2. 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 May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  3. 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 May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  4. 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 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  5. 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 May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 26, 2025).

  8. 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 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  9. 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 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  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 May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0700, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0781, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  15. 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 May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  16. 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 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

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

    Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0919, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 18, 2025).

  18. 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 April 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2024).

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

    Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0914, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2024).

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

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of April 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 6, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2023).

  22. 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 January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2023).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2023).

  24. 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 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 20, 2023).

  25. 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 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 7, 2023).

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.