A list of the most recent deficiencies for Elevate Care Palos Heights. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-04-05 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | 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 | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | 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 | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-20 | 2024-01-11 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-06-28 | N |
| Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-18 | N |
| Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-18 | 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 | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-18 | N |
| Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-18 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. | Fire Safety | 2023-03-15 | 2023-03-17 | N |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | N |
| Report COVID19 data to residents and families. | Health | 2023-03-09 | 2023-03-10 | 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 | 2022-10-31 | 2022-11-11 | 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 | 2022-10-31 | 2022-11-11 | Y |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-25 | N |
| Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-09 | N |
| Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | 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 | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | 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 | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2022-02-24 | 2022-03-08 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-04 | 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 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-04 | N |
| 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 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-04 | N |
