All citations for Northwestern 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

August 27, 2025

Showing 1 to 22 of 22 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

  2. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

  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 August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0868, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

  6. 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 August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 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 August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

  12. 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 August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

  13. 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 August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

  14. 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 August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

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

    Health citation F-0568, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

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

    Health citation F-0569, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

  17. 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 August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

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

    Health citation F-0685, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Provide appropriate foot care.

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

    Health citation F-0687, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

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

    Health citation F-0805, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

  21. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

  22. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0843, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of August 27, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 20, 2025).

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.