Little Sisters of the Poor

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 7, 2025 from $9,110 to $9,272.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 June 1, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2026.

• Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2026.

• Citation K0211. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2026.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0372 3 times since 2024.

• Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from March 7, 2025 from $14,015 to $9,110.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on August 29, 2024.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS stopped payment for new admissions from May 27, 2025, for 5 days.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

362 of 664 Illinois homes (55%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 21, 2025.

• Citation F0644. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2025.

• Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2025.

• Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  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 April 4, 2025.

• Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

• Citation F0578. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 4, 2025.

• Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.

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• Citation E0015. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 24, 2025.

• Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.

• Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2025.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 21, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.

• Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2025.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2025.

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CMS fine of $9,272 on March 7, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

CMS lists this as 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 F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 23, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 February 27, 2024.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

• Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

• Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 29, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0352. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.

• Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.

• Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 6, 2024.

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