Hitz Memorial Home
201 Belle Street, Alhambra, IL 62001
Hitz Memorial Home is a nursing home in Alhambra, Illinois. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (618) 488-2355
- Last standard health inspection
- March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 59
- Residents per day, on average
- 42.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Hitz Memorial Home
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (15 vs 38).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 12, 2026 from $64,845 to $41,971.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 12, 2026 from $75,965 to $64,845.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 24, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on March 12, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
80 of 664 Illinois homes (12%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2026.
Citation F0610. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0881 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0607 2 times since 2024.
Fine
March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
CMS fine of $41,971 on March 12, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0354 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on October 16, 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0839. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2025.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS added its abuse icon to this home.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
4 citations
Health inspection on September 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
383 of 664 Illinois homes (58%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
Citation F0600. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 13, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 1.2 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from September 12, 2022 from $20,000 to $13,000.
4 citations
Health inspection on August 25, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2023.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2023.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on August 25, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0026. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SCHUELER, DEANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/01/2013
- WILSON, MAKENZIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/02/2021
Questions
When was Hitz Memorial Home last inspected?
CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Hitz Memorial Home have?
CMS lists 15 health citations since August 25, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Hitz Memorial Home been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $41,971 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Hitz Memorial Home?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Hitz Memorial Home a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.