Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
NORRIDGE GARDENS
NORRIDGE, IL · 292 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey December 19, 2024
CMS Certification Number 145329 · first certified May 1977
Ownership
Operated by PREMIER HEALTHCARE OF ILLINOIS · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IL
37 citations — more than 90% 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 11 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 13. 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 (November 2025 to January 2026), and past the point by which nine in ten IL facilities have been surveyed. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was December 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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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
4 of the 37 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)
8 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 37 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.
- 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 | 37 |
| Median facility in IL | 15 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| January 27, 2023 | 12 |
| November 29, 2023 | 14 |
| December 19, 2024 | 11 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 3 | 2024-12-19 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 3 | 2024-12-19 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 3 | 2024-12-19 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 2 | 2024-12-19 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2024-12-19 |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | 2 | 2024-12-19 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2023-11-29 |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | 2 | 2024-12-19 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 16
- Services Deficiencies 5
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Other 8
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 16 |
| Services Deficiencies | 5 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
December 19, 2024 — 11 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 31, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 9, 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 13, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 15, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 14, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 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 9, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 17, 2025) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (January 29, 2025) |
November 29, 2023 — 14 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 27, 2023) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 19, 2023) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 19, 2023) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 22, 2023) |
| 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 (December 19, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 28, 2023) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 14, 2023) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 29, 2023) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 19, 2023) |
| K-0754 | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 19, 2023) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 15, 2023) |
January 27, 2023 — 12 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| 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 (February 28, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| K-0541 | Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| K-0754 | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| K-0781 | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 28, 2023) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.