Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

LUTHERAN HOME FOR THE AGED

ARLINGTON HTS, IL · 354 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey January 22, 2026

CMS Certification Number 145739 · first certified December 1992

Ownership

Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation

No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within IL

41 citations — more than 94% of the 666 certified nursing homes in IL. Compared within IL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated

Slippingmore citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 19 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 11. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens December 2026 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was January 2026. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 759 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured

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4 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Emergency preparedness

6 of the 41 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index

Physical environment (health survey)

12 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 41 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	41
Median facility in IL	15
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
December 20, 2023	11
November 21, 2024	11
January 22, 2026	19

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	3	2026-01-22
K-0222	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.	3	2026-01-22
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	2	2026-01-22
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	2	2026-01-22
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	2	2026-01-22
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	2	2026-01-22
K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	2	2026-01-22
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	2	2026-01-22

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 14
Egress Deficiencies 9
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 7
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
Other 5

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	14
Egress Deficiencies	9
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	7
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	6
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	3
Services Deficiencies	2

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

January 22, 2026 — 19 citations

Citations issued on January 22, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0022	Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 30, 2026)
E-0035	Provide family notifications of emergency plan.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 22, 2026)
K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 29, 2026)
K-0222	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.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2026)
K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 26, 2026)
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 12, 2026)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 11, 2026)
K-0341	Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 27, 2026)
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 12, 2026)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2026)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 26, 2026)
K-0531	Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 17, 2026)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 1, 2026)
K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2026)
K-0914	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 13, 2026)
K-0915	Have proper power supply for life support equipment.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 10, 2026)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 30, 2026)

November 21, 2024 — 11 citations

Citations issued on November 21, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0222	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.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0362	Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)
K-0926	Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 26, 2025)

December 20, 2023 — 11 citations

Citations issued on December 20, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
E-0025	Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
E-0026	Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
E-0041	Implement emergency and standby power systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
K-0222	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.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 1, 2024)
K-0908	Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 7, 2024)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.