Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
BIG MEADOWS
SAVANNA, IL · 83 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey May 14, 2026
CMS Certification Number 14E701 · first certified October 1976
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
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 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 4. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was May 2026. 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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3 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
1 of the 14 citations on file is 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)
5 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
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 |
|---|---|
| January 18, 2024 | 6 |
| February 25, 2025 | 2 |
| May 14, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 3 | 2026-05-14 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 2 | 2026-05-14 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-05-14 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2026-05-14 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 1 | 2024-01-18 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2026-05-14 |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | 1 | 2026-05-14 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2024-01-18 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 6
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 1
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
May 14, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 26, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 4, 2026) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 1, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 26, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
February 25, 2025 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 27, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 27, 2025) |
January 18, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 9, 2024) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 15, 2024) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 15, 2024) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 12, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 5, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.