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 26 to 45 of 45 citations

  1. 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 September 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2021).

  2. 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).

  3. 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).

  4. 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).

  5. 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).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).

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

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

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

    Health citation F-0760, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).

  10. 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 December 9, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 26, 2024).

  11. 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 September 24, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 1, 2024).

  12. 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 August 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

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

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

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

    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 D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of August 26, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 13, 2024).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2021).

  16. 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 September 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2021).

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

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

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

    Health citation F-0661, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of September 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2021).

  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 September 14, 2021. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2021).

  19. 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).

  20. 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.