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95/100LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (CHICAGO, Illinois)
2325 NORTH LAKEWOOD AVENUE, CHICAGO, Illinois 60614
Phone: 7739359600
CMS Overall:5/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
76
Avg Residents/Day
45
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Cook
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall5/5
Health4/5
Staffing5/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Illinois Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 1.01 | 0.71 | +0.30 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 4.34 | 3.47 | +0.87 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 5/5 | 2.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 27.5% | 43.7% | - |
Health Citation History
14 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-05-01 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-03-07 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-08-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2024-02-08 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
19 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-07 | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-05-07 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-03-07 | Egress Deficiencies | Provide 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 |
| 2025-03-07 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-02-08 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$9,272
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-07 | Fine | $9,272 | - |
| 2025-03-07 | Payment Denial | - | 5 days starting 2025-05-27 |
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