All citations for Northbrook Healthcare Center

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

January 30, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 5, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  3. 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 January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

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

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0925, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

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

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0802, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  9. 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 March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0882, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0919, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

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

    Health citation F-0806, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

  13. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 29, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 16, 2026).

  14. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

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

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  17. 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 March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

  18. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of July 20, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 3, 2026).

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

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

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

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 30, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 26, 2026).

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

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).

  23. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 2, 2025).

  24. 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2023).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of March 27, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 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.