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 26 to 50 of 168 citations

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).
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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).
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.
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).
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.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of February 16, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 17, 2024).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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 November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 14, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 13, 2022).
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 November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 3, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 7, 2022).

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.