All citations for Nexus at 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.
Last standard health inspection on record
May 16, 2025
Showing 26 to 50 of 55 citations
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
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.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
A waiver was granted (August 30, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 9, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 25, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 18, 2025).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 12, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 12, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 21, 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.