Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
MERCY HARVARD HOSPITAL CARE CENTER
HARVARD, IL · 34 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 9, 2024
CMS Certification Number 146014 · first certified November 2001
Ownership
Operated by MERCYHEALTH SYSTEM · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
6 citations — more than 25% 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
The latest survey found 2 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 2. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Well past the typical window (March 2025 to May 2025), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2024. 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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Emergency preparedness
3 of the 6 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)
4 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 6 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 6 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| April 13, 2022 | 2 |
| June 7, 2023 | 2 |
| April 9, 2024 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2022-04-13 |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | 1 | 2022-04-13 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 1 | 2023-06-07 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2024-04-09 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2024-04-09 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2023-06-07 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 3
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
- Smoke Deficiencies 1
- Services Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 3 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 9, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 25, 2024) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 17, 2024) |
June 7, 2023 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 28, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 12, 2023) |
April 13, 2022 — 2 citations
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.