Avir at La Grange

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Avir at La Grange, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF727Mar 5, 2026

  Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to use the services of a registered nurse for at least 8 consecutive hours a day, 7 days a week for 13 of 64 days (first quarter of 2026) reviewed in that: The facility failed to ensure they had a RN on duty daily for 13 days of the 64 days in the first quarter from 01/2026 through 03/2026.This deficient practice placed residents at risk of missing nursing assessments, resident supervision, and skilled nursing treatment. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Dec 12, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store, prepare, and distribute food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety in 1 of 1 kitchen and 1 of 1 emergency food storage room reviewed for kitchen and food sanitation. 1. The facility failed to dispose of a bag labeled lunch meat with a manufacture expiration date of [DATE]. 2. The facility failed to safely store all food items to prevent contamination or spoilage; a bag of pancakes and a bag of waffles were each in a torn bag exposed in the freezer on [DATE]. 3. The facility failed to ensure dietary staff followed handwashing procedures on [DATE]. 4. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Jun 16, 2021

  Based on observation, interviews and record reviews the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for one of one kitchen. -The facility failed to ensure the grill was free of rust, the shelves used to store clean pots and pans were free from food clumps, dirt and other debris, an air conditioner vent in the ceiling which was dirty and dark gray with dust and a thick substance was not dripping on a shelf used to store clean dishes and personal drinks were not stored in the kitchen on the dish washer. -The facility failed to ensure food in the freezer and walk-in refrigerator was dated and labeled . The deficient practice placed residents who were served from the kitchen at risk for health complications and foodborne illnesses. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF925Jun 16, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure an effective pest control program was implemented so the facility was free of pests as evidence by; The facility failed to ensure the kitchen, dining room and nurses' station were free of flies. The facility failed to ensure the outside of the facility was free of active wasp nests. The facility failed to ensure the facility was free from roaches as evidence by multiple complaints regarding roaches from residents and family members. These failures could place resident at risk of cross contamination, stings, and decreased of quality of life. Findings include: Observation on 06/15/2021 at 10:15 AM revealed flies, too numerous to count, in the kitchen and dinning room area during the noon meal preparation. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF565Mar 5, 2026

  Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to provide a private space for residents' monthly council meetings and the confidential resident group meeting during the survey for five of five residents reviewed for resident council. The facility failed to provide the Resident Council with a private meeting area to conduct their meetings. This failure could place residents at risk of not being able to voice concerns due to a lack of privacy. Findings included: A confidential group interview and observation in facility dining room were conducted on 3/04/2026 at 2:00 PM with five residents. During this confidential group interview the meeting was interrupted by facility staff three times within a thirty-minute time span. […]