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F602 citations in Illinois

Misappropriation and exploitation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

F602 in Illinois. Pick another state for the same tag.

Against expectation — 2025

Illinois cites F602 more often than its own record predicts

Versus expected share1.57×

1.57 times the share F602 takes of citations nationally.

Share of Illinois citations0.70%

Of every deficiency written in Illinois in 2025, this is the portion that was F602.

Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.

In the surveyor’s words

What Illinois surveyors wrote

F602 findings written in Illinois, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.

Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.

K · Immediate jeopardy, patternMay 11, 2026

Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from misappropriation of property by a staff member for 21 of 21 residents (R1-R21) reviewed for misappropriation in the sample list of 21. This failure resulted in $12,091.78 being misappropriated from R1 through R21's pooled resident trust fund. All 21 residents affected are vulnerable with Dementia and/or Mental Illness/Disability diagnoses. A reasonable person would likely suffer psychosocial harm, such as emotional distress and lack of trust as a result of misappropriation of funds. The Past Noncompliance occurred from 9/30/25 to 4/29/26. …

Shelbyville Healthcare & Senior Living

G · Actual harm, isolatedAugust 27, 2026

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect a resident's right to be free from misappropriation of resident property and/or exploitation. This failure affected one resident (R6) of three residents reviewed for abuse. R6 lost 5 rings at the facility, one of which she said belonged to her grandmother and a family heirloom that she was intending to pass on to another family member. R6 also had some unauthorized charges to her credit card, facility has been aware of both incidents since March 2026, and nothing has been done. Applying a reasonable person concept, R6 suffered emotional and mental anguish as a result of losing her money and her grandmother's ring. …

Aperion Care Oak Lawn

D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 26, 2026

Based on interview and record review the facility failed prevent misappropriation of narcotic medication for one of three residents (R1) reviewed for misappropriation on the sample list of four. Findings include:The facility's Abuse Prevention and Reporting Policy, revised 10/24/22, documents the facility affirms the right of residents to be free from misappropriation of property. Misappropriation of resident property is defined as the deliberate misplacement, exploitation, or wrongful temporary or permanent use of a resident's belongings without the resident's consent. R1's Physician Order Sheet (POS), printed 8/25/26, documents an order for Morphine Sulfate Oral Solution 10 milligrams (mg) per 5 milliliters (ml), give 2.5ml by mouth every six hours as needed for severe pain. …

Goldwater Pontiac Nursing Home

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Recent years

YearShare of Illinois citationsvs expected
20230.42%1.30×
20240.76%1.81×
20250.70%1.57×

Shares of citations, not counts: earlier years hold fewer inspections.

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