All citations for NHC Healthcare, St Charles

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

June 20, 2024

This is more than 2 years ago. Newer inspection results may not be on record yet, so the results below may not describe the home today. Ask the home for its most recent inspection report.

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No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Emergency preparedness citation E-0020, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of November 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2022).
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 November 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2022).
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 November 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2022).
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 November 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0921, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of November 10, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 23, 2022).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0293, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.
Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 11, 2019. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 5, 2019).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 5, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Health citation F-0909, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Meet other general requirements.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0100, Construction Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0211, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0311, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.
Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2024).
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 June 20, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.
The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 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.