Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine
80 West Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067
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Follow this homeLittle Sisters of the Poor of Palatine is a nursing home in Palatine, 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.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionNovember 15, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since November 15, 20245 (Illinois average 38)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
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 June 24, 2026
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on November 15, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0756. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
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 December 30, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 January 2, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 December 30, 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 December 30, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on November 15, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0311 3 times since 2023.
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 December 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2024.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.7 to 5.7 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation E0037 from the fire safety inspection on December 13, 2023.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0225 from the fire safety inspection on December 13, 2023.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0311 from the fire safety inspection on December 13, 2023.
Fire safety citation
CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on December 13, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on December 8, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2024.
Citation K0225. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 11, 2024.
Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
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 January 11, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
Fire safety inspection on February 2, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0032. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2023.
Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
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 2, 2023.
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 2, 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (847) 358-5700
- Last standard health inspection
- November 15, 2024 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 49
- Residents per day, on average
- 32.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Little Sisters of the Poor St Josephs Home for the Elderly
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Illinois average (5 vs 38).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MIDWEST PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CARE INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/11/2023
- MOKRZYCKA, MAGDALENAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/17/2022
- SANCHEZ, ALEXOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/11/2023
Questions
When was Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine last inspected?
CMS lists November 15, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine have?
CMS lists 5 health citations since November 15, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Little Sisters of the Poor of Palatine a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.