All citations for Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation

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

July 23, 2026

Showing 1 to 21 of 21 citations

  1. 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 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  5. 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 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  6. 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 February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  7. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 12, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  9. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0351, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0900, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0907, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of February 15, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Install proper backup exit lighting.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0281, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2023).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2023).

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

    Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0352, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2023).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2023).

  20. 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.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2023).

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

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of November 15, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 9, 2023).

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.