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

Nexus at Elmwood

ELMWOOD PARK, IL · 245 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 29, 2026

CMS Certification Number 145419 · first certified April 1982

Ownership

Operated by BRIA HEALTH SERVICES · For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Ownership changed May 1, 2023 (change of ownership)to BRIA OF ELMWOOD PARK LP from GENERATIONS AT ELMWOOD PARK, INC
63
Citations on file
CMS's current file
3
Life Safety surveys
CMS's current file
13
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
13
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within IL

63 citations — more than 99% of the 664 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

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in CMS's current file.

The latest survey found 10 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 26.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens February 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in IL are typically surveyed 11–14 months after the last one (median 13), measured over 739 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 about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured

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Which alerts

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 cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

Emergency preparedness

29 of the 63 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)

11 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 63 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

  • F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
  • F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

How that compares

Citations in CMS's current file

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

This facility63IL median15National median11
Citations in CMS's current file, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility63
Median facility in IL15
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
392024-03142025-02102026-03
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
March 14, 202439
February 3, 202514
March 29, 202610

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-03533K-09153K-03453E-00373E-00153K-09203K-05312E-00302
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.32026-03-29
K-0915Have proper power supply for life support equipment.32026-03-29
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.32026-03-29
E-0037Establish staff and initial training requirements.32026-03-29
E-0015Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.32026-03-29
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.32026-03-29
K-0531Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.22025-02-03
E-0030List the names and contact information of those in the facility.22025-02-03

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 29
  • Smoke Deficiencies 16
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 10
  • Egress Deficiencies 5
  • Other 3
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies29
Smoke Deficiencies16
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies10
Egress Deficiencies5
Services Deficiencies2
Miscellaneous Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

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

March 29, 2026 — 10 citations

Citations issued on March 29, 2026
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0015Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026)
E-0037Establish staff and initial training requirements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026)
K-0211Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 23, 2026)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026)
K-0362Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026)
K-0915Have proper power supply for life support equipment.Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026)
K-0923Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026)
K-0930Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 9, 2026)

February 3, 2025 — 14 citations

Citations issued on February 3, 2025
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0015Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)
E-0022Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)
E-0030List the names and contact information of those in the facility.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)
E-0037Establish staff and initial training requirements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)
K-0222Add 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 10, 2025)
K-0321Ensure 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 (February 10, 2025)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Waiver has been granted (March 17, 2025)
K-0355Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)
K-0372Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)
K-0531Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)
K-0915Have proper power supply for life support equipment.Waiver has been granted (April 10, 2025)
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 10, 2025)

March 14, 2024 — 39 citations

Citations issued on March 14, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0001Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0004Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0006Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0007Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0013Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0015Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0018Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0020Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0022Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0023Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0024Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0025Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0029Develop a communication plan.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0030List the names and contact information of those in the facility.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0031Provide emergency officials' contact information.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0032Provide primary/alternate means for communication.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0033Establish methods for sharing information.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0034Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0035Provide family notifications of emergency plan.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0036Establish emergency prep training and testing.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0037Establish staff and initial training requirements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0039Conduct testing and exercise requirements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
E-0041Implement emergency and standby power systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0222Add 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 (March 14, 2024)
K-0225Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0271Have exits that are accessible at all times.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0311Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.Fire Safety Evaluation Survey
K-0321Ensure 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 (March 14, 2024)
K-0324Provide properly protected cooking facilities.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0325Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0372Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0374Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0531Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0781Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0915Have proper power supply for life support equipment.Waiver has been granted (June 17, 2024)
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 14, 2024)

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