Nexus at Palos

CMS abuse icon · Cook · IL · For profit - Limited Liability company · 207 certified beds · CCN 145650


Nexus at Palos operates 207 certified beds in PALOS HILLS, Illinois. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1989-08-24. It averages 158.6 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at Nexus at Palos?

CMS lists 87 health-inspection deficiencies for Nexus at Palos since 2022-11-03, 79 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-29.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-29F0580, F0684, F0697Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G
2026-05-01F0557, F0580, F0684, F0760Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D
2026-04-03F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J
2026-04-03F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2026-03-09F0550, F0558, F0684, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2026-02-27F0627, F0628, F0695, F0732Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Post nurse staffing information every day.D
2026-02-23F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2026-02-04F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D
2025-09-05F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-09-05F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2025-09-02F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.J
2025-08-08F0602, F0689Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-05-16F0686, F0692, F0600, F0689Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2025-05-16F0761, F0880Ensure 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-05-16F0580, F0644, F0676, F0677, F0684, F0921Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D
2025-05-16F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.B
2025-03-24F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-02-24F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2025-01-17F0558, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-12-06F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2024-12-06F0609, F0689, F0758, F0842Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / 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. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-11-12F0550, F0684, F0725Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.G
2024-10-11F0607, F0755Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D
2024-09-20F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2024-08-29F0686, F0689Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-08-29F0600, F0677, F0684Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-07-29F0584, F0677, F0880Honor 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. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-07-29F0557, F0692, F0842Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-06-14F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G
2024-02-16F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2024-02-16F0584, F0725, F0880Honor 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. / Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-02-16F0550, F0686, F0690, F0759Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D
2023-09-26F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2023-08-21F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2023-08-21F0677, F0684Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2023-08-21F0584, F0609, F0610Honor 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. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2022-11-03F0684, F0686, F0688Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.G
2022-11-03F0558, F0761Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / 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
2022-11-03F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.C
2022-11-03F0584, F0645Honor 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. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesB

Why was Nexus at Palos fined 10 times?

DateTypeAmount
2026-05-29Fine$26,960
2026-04-03Fine$145,665
2025-09-02Fine$52,875
2025-05-16Fine$17,095
2025-05-16Fine$16,585
2025-05-16Fine$16,585
2025-05-16Fine$16,585
2024-11-12Fine$62,595
2024-08-29Fine$37,882
2023-08-21Fine$65,841

Has Nexus at Palos had payment denied by Medicare more than once?

Payment denial startLength in days
2026-04-284
2023-09-207

How is Nexus at Palos staffed?

MeasureThis facilityIL average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.134053.44603
Total nursing staff turnover (%)54.844.5
Average number of residents per day158.695.4

Who owns Nexus at Palos?

Nexus at Palos is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company.

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