Nursing home inspections in Illinois
Illinois surveyors cite abuse and neglect (F600) at 2.32× its national share.
Cited least often against expectation here: “Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the…”, at 0.25×.
F600 · 406 citations · 2025 surveys
The shape of it — 2025
Cited more, and less, than expected
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
The evidence
Every tag Illinois cites above its expected share
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
406 citations across 233 facilities · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
59 citations across 47 facilities · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
251 citations across 199 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
670 citations across 399 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
87 citations across 71 facilities · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- F803 · Menus1.64×
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.
68 citations across 61 facilities · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
235 citations across 192 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
81 citations across 80 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
136 citations across 124 facilities · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
105 citations across 87 facilities · Resident Rights Deficiencies
How severe those findings were
Scope and severity
11.9% of citations found actual harm or worse (level G and above).
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J4181.5% | K640.2% | L530.2% |
| Actual harm | G2,6639.8% | H260.1% | I30.0% |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D15,30056.4% | E4,52616.7% | F3,73113.8% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B1000.4% | C2400.9% |
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