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Heritage Square

620 North Ottawa Avenue, Dixon, IL 61021

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Heritage Square is a nursing home in Dixon, 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(815) 288-2251
Last standard health inspection
September 24, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
27
Residents per day, on average
24.5
Ownership type
Non profit - Other
Legal business name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (11 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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  2. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  4. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.0 to 6.2 hours per resident per day.

  5. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 24, 2025

    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 October 7, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.

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  6. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 24, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2025.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0761 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation K0133. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 3, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0133 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 October 3, 2025.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.9 to 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  10. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  12. 6 citations

    Health inspection on July 10, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 July 19, 2024.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.

    • Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.

    • Citation F0851. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.

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  13. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 10, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0341. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 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 July 19, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 July 19, 2024.

    • Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2024.

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  14. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  15. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  16. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  17. 4 citations

    Health inspection on September 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 October 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 20, 2023.

    • 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 October 20, 2023.

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  18. 7 citations

    Fire safety inspection on September 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 September 30, 2023.

    • Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

    • Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2023.

    • Citation K0133. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

    • 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 September 22, 2023.

    • Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 15, 2023.

    • Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 22, 2023.

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Questions

When was Heritage Square last inspected?

CMS lists September 24, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Heritage Square have?

CMS lists 11 health citations since September 14, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Heritage Square been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Heritage Square?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Heritage Square a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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