Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
PINE CREST HEALTH CARE
HAZEL CREST, IL · 199 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 20, 2024
CMS Certification Number 145220 · first certified December 1979
Ownership
Operated by ICARE CONSULTING SERVICES · For profit - Partnership
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
14 citations — more than 46% 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 8 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3. 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 (August 2025 to November 2025), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 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
14 of the 14 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags — every citation here is about the program, not the building. 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)
21 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 14 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 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.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- F-0924 Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
- 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
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 | 14 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| October 6, 2022 | 0 |
| August 11, 2023 | 6 |
| September 20, 2024 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | 2 | 2024-09-20 |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | 2 | 2024-09-20 |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | 1 | 2023-08-11 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2023-08-11 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 1 | 2024-09-20 |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | 1 | 2024-09-20 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 1 | 2023-08-11 |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | 1 | 2024-09-20 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 14
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 14 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 20, 2024 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 10, 2024) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 3, 2024) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 10, 2024) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 3, 2024) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 10, 2024) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 10, 2024) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 3, 2024) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 3, 2024) |
August 11, 2023 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2023) |
| E-0022 | Establish policies and procedures for sheltering. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2023) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2023) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2023) |
| E-0041 | Implement emergency and standby power systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 27, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.