All citations for Serenity Estates of Lincolnshire

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

April 24, 2025

Showing 51 to 75 of 105 citations

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

    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0374, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  2. 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 January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  3. 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 January 31, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

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

  4. 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 October 31, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  5. 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 March 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 29, 2023).

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

    Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0362, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of March 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 11, 2023).

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

    Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0511, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of March 22, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 23, 2023).

  8. 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 July 17, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 18, 2026).

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

  11. 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 May 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of May 13, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 14, 2026).

  13. 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 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2026).

  15. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  16. 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 February 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

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

    Health citation F-0770, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

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

    Health citation F-0776, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 11, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0580, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 28, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2026).

  20. 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 26, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 30, 2025).

  21. 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 June 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  22. 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 June 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

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

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  24. 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.

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  25. 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 June 24, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 27, 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.