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 26 to 50 of 54 citations

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

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

  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 January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  7. 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 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  8. 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 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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, 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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0355, 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).

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

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

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

    Fire safety citation K-0531, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of May 30, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 2025).

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services 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

    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 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

    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 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 approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, 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).

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

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

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

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

  18. 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 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

    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 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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, 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).

  21. 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 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0372, 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).

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

    Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0541, Services 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

    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 January 20, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  25. 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 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.