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AUSTIN OASIS, THE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CHICAGO, Illinois)

901 SOUTH AUSTIN BLVD, CHICAGO, Illinois 60644

Phone: 7732875959

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
216
Avg Residents/Day
186.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Cook
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityIllinois AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.350.71-0.36
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day1.903.47-1.57
CMS Staffing Rating1/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A43.7%-

Health Citation History

73 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-21Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-08-21Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-06Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-01Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-01-22Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-18Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2025-12-18Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesHonor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-18Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-27Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2025-03-07Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2025-03-07Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Resident Rights DeficienciesPost a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Infection Control DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Infection Control DeficienciesEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-07Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2024-12-23Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2024-12-23Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-10-21Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-07Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-07-07Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-02Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential

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Fire Safety Citation History

57 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-03-07Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Services DeficienciesInstall properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-07Miscellaneous DeficienciesProvide a written emergency evacuation plan.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-16Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress patient/client population and determine types of services needed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish staff and initial training requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Services DeficienciesInstall properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-16Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-05-16Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-04-07Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Smoke DeficienciesHave an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Services DeficienciesHave elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper power supply for life support equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Egress DeficienciesProvide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-04-07Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential

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Total Penalties & Fines

$536,084
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
5
Number of Fines
8
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-12-18Fine$77,571-
2025-10-27Fine$36,473-
2025-02-07Fine$78,901-
2025-02-07Payment Denial-17 days starting 2025-03-05
2024-12-23Fine$126,103-
2024-02-27Fine$217,036-
2024-02-27Payment Denial-122 days starting 2024-03-26
2023-10-27Payment Denial-13 days starting 2023-11-16

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