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.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 16, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 87 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  4. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  7. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  9. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted.

  10. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

  11. 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 May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0901, Electrical Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 16, 2025).

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

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of May 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted.

  14. 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 16, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (May 16, 2025).

  15. 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 February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  16. 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 February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

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

    Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0133, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

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

    Use approved construction type or materials.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0161, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  19. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  20. 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 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  21. 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 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (May 22, 2024).

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

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  23. 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 February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

  24. 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 February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 2024).

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

    Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0926, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 15, 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.