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View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Nexus at Palos. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
View the most recent health deficiencies and inspection results for Nexus at Palos. Stay informed about quality of care issues.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2026-04-03 | 2026-04-04 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2026-04-03 | 2026-04-04 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2026-03-09 | 2026-03-10 | Y |
| Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | Health | 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-28 | Y |
| Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | Health | 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-28 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-28 | Y |
| Post nurse staffing information every day. | Health | 2026-02-27 | 2026-02-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2026-02-23 | 2026-02-24 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2026-02-04 | 2026-02-05 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-06 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-09-05 | 2025-09-06 | Y |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-03 | Y |
| Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-09 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-08-08 | 2025-08-09 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | N |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | N |
| Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | Y |
| 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. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-17 | Y |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | 2025-05-16 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-03-24 | 2025-03-25 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2025-02-24 | 2025-02-25 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-18 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-18 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-07 | Y |
| Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | Health | 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-07 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-07 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2024-12-06 | 2024-12-07 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-13 | Y |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-13 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-11-12 | 2024-11-13 | Y |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-12 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2024-10-11 | 2024-10-12 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-09-20 | 2024-09-21 | Y |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-08-30 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2024-08-29 | 2024-08-30 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-08-29 | 2024-08-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-08-29 | 2024-08-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-08-29 | 2024-08-30 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2024-08-29 | 2024-08-30 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-07-30 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-07-30 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-07-30 | Y |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-07-30 | Y |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-07-30 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-07-29 | 2024-07-30 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-15 | Y |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-05-22 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2024-02-16 | 2024-03-15 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | N |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | Health | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | N |
| Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | Health | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | Y |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | Y |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-17 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-09-26 | 2023-09-27 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2023-09-26 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-19 | Y |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-19 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-19 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-19 | Y |
| Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-19 | Y |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | Health | 2023-08-21 | 2023-09-19 | Y |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2023-09-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2023-07-15 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2023-07-08 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-28 | Y |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | Health | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-28 | Y |
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-28 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-28 | Y |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-28 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-28 | Y |
| Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | Health | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-28 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-28 | Y |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-14 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-13 | N |
| Use approved construction type or materials. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-13 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-13 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-13 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-13 | N |
| Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-13 | N |
| Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-13 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-12 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-12 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-09 | N |
| Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Install proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-07 | N |
| Have an alternate power supply for its alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2022-11-03 | 2022-12-02 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | Health | 2022-11-03 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | Not Fixed | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2025-05-16 | Not Fixed | N |