Elmhurst Extended Care Center
200 East Lake Street · Elmhurst, IL · 60126 · 6305165000
108 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $127,882 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$127,882 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.15 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $192,174 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G October 10, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 10, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 10, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 10, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F October 10, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected October 17, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected December 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 29, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | Fine | $59,040 |
| January 8, 2026 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
| July 15, 2024 | Fine | $68,842 |
| July 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | 98 days |
| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $64,292 |
| November 29, 2023 | Payment Denial | 76 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145111 · certified since January 10, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.