All citations for South Elgin Living & Rehab 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 14, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 33 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

  2. Harm to a resident

    Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

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

    Health citation F-0825, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 31, 2024).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

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

    Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0727, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

  5. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of April 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).

  6. 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 April 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).

  7. 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 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

  8. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0835, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of February 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 24, 2024).

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

    Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0004, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2022).

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

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0013, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2022).

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

    Develop a communication plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0029, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2022).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2022).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2022).

  14. 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 April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2022).

  15. 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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 10, 2022).

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

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0355, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 28, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 13, 2022).

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

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

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

    Health citation F-0726, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 6, 2024).

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

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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

    Health citation F-0679, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 13, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 9, 2024).

  19. 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 February 14, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 29, 2024).

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

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

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

    Health citation F-0712, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of September 20, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 6, 2023).

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

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of March 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

  22. 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 6, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 25, 2024).

  23. 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 February 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 10, 2024).

  24. 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 February 1, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

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

    Health citation F-0559, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 15, 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.