Alta Rehab at Wauconda

• 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 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 February 4, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 January 20, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 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 December 5, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

• 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 December 5, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0686 3 times since 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 December 5, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2024.

• Citation F0732. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Post nurse staffing information every day.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2025.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0006. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2026.

• Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 19, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for E0035 2 times since 2023.

• 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 January 19, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for E0039 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 January 19, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 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 February 10, 2026.

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

• Citation K0700. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 20, 2026.

• Citation K0919. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 10, 2026.

• 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 January 19, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0351 3 times since 2023.

• 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 January 30, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 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 January 17, 2026.

• Citation K0511. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2023.

• 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 February 2, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0920 3 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 January 29, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2023.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on December 30, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0610 from the health inspection on December 30, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0689 from the health inspection on December 9, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0684 from the health inspection on November 4, 2024.

• Health citation

  CMS removed citation F0760 from the health inspection on June 17, 2024.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

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

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 January 9, 2025.

• 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 January 9, 2025.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 December 16, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 November 5, 2024.

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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.

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 12, 2024.

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• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 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 September 6, 2024.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2024.

• 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 September 6, 2024.

• Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 6, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0755 3 times since 2023.

• Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2024.

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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 9, 2024.

• 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 September 9, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0211 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0293 2 times since 2023.

• 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 September 9, 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 September 9, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2023.

• Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 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 September 9, 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 September 9, 2024.

• Citation K0929. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 9, 2024.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

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

• Star rating

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

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2024.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

• Ownership

  CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

• Star rating

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

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from July 20, 2023 from $11,450 to $7,443.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• 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 April 12, 2024.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was WAUCONDA CARE.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2024.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0755. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 December 12, 2023.

• Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 12, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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

212 of 664 Illinois homes (32%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.

• Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 27, 2023.

• 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 August 10, 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 27, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2023.

• Citation E0013. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2023.

• 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 August 29, 2023.

• Citation E0022. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2023.

• Citation E0023. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2023.

• Citation E0024. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2023.

• Citation E0035. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2023.

• Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2023.

• 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 August 30, 2023.

• 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 August 31, 2023.

• Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2023.

• Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2023.

• 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 August 25, 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 September 25, 2023.

• 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 September 25, 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 August 29, 2023.

• 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 August 25, 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 August 29, 2023.

• Citation K0781. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 29, 2023.

• Citation K0926. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 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 August 24, 2023.

• 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 August 28, 2023.

• 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 August 25, 2023.

• Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation K0293. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 15, 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 August 29, 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 August 25, 2023.

• Citation K0341. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

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

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2023.

• 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 August 28, 2023.

• 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 August 25, 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 August 31, 2023.

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