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

BEACON HILL

LOMBARD, IL · 45 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 12, 2026

CMS Certification Number 145522 · first certified June 1985

Ownership

Operated by LIFESPACE COMMUNITIES · Non profit - Corporation

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

40
Citations on file
CMS's current file
3
Life Safety surveys
CMS's current file
11
Tags cited more than once
Across separate surveys
13
Inspection & testing records
Of the citations on file

Position within IL

40 citations — more than 92% 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 15. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 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

5 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

8 of the 40 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)

6 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 40 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.

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 facility40IL median15National median11
Citations in CMS's current file, compared
MeasureCitations
This facility40
Median facility in IL15
Median facility nationally11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey
172024-06132025-07102026-08
Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey dateCitations
June 12, 202417
July 3, 202513
August 12, 202610

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility
K-03213K-09202K-07612K-01332K-03742K-09182K-03512K-02932
Most-cited tags at this facility
TagWhat the surveyor checksTimes citedLast cited
K-0321Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.32026-08-12
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.22026-08-12
K-0761To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.22025-07-03
K-0133Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.22025-07-03
K-0374Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.22025-07-03
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.22025-07-03
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.22026-08-12
K-0293Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.22026-08-12

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category
  • Smoke Deficiencies 15
  • Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 8
  • Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
  • Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
  • Other 7
Citations by CMS category
CategoryCitations
Smoke Deficiencies15
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies8
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies6
Miscellaneous Deficiencies4
Egress Deficiencies4
Construction Deficiencies2
Services Deficiencies1

Every citation on file

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

August 12, 2026 — 10 citations

Citations issued on August 12, 2026
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0004Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2026)
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 (September 11, 2026)
K-0281Install proper backup exit lighting.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2026)
K-0293Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2026)
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 (September 11, 2026)
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 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 (September 11, 2026)
K-0372Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2026)
K-0911Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2026)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 11, 2026)

July 3, 2025 — 13 citations

Citations issued on July 3, 2025
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
K-0133Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025)
K-0293Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 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 (August 1, 2025)
K-0345Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025)
K-0363Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025)
K-0372Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2025)
K-0374Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025)
K-0521Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2025)
K-0712Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025)
K-0761To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025)
K-0781Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025)
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 1, 2025)

June 12, 2024 — 17 citations

Citations issued on June 12, 2024
TagWhat the surveyor checksStatus
E-0015Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 4, 2024)
E-0018Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 4, 2024)
E-0022Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 4, 2024)
E-0023Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 4, 2024)
E-0024Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 4, 2024)
E-0025Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 4, 2024)
E-0030List the names and contact information of those in the facility.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 4, 2024)
K-0133Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2024)
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 (July 3, 2024)
K-0351Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2024)
K-0353Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.Waiver has been granted (August 1, 2024)
K-0363Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2024)
K-0374Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2024)
K-0761To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 1, 2024)
K-0914Ensure 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 (July 1, 2024)
K-0918Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 3, 2024)
K-0920Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2024)

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