Serenity Estates of Lena
Serenity Estates of Lena is a 92-bed nursing home in LENA, Illinois. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 2007-07-02. It averages 50.8 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at Serenity Estates of Lena?
CMS lists 36 health-inspection deficiencies for Serenity Estates of Lena since 2023-05-25, 26 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-25.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D |
| 2026-02-09 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2025-11-18 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D |
| 2025-03-27 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2025-03-27 | F0657, F0677, F0686, F0689, F0758, F0761, F0880, F0883, F0887 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide 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. / 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. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / Educate 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 |
| 2025-02-11 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-09-30 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D |
| 2024-08-27 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2024-08-01 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2024-04-12 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F |
| 2024-04-12 | F0689, F0695 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E |
| 2024-04-12 | F0692, F0712, F0755, F0804, F0880 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D |
| 2024-01-26 | F0578 | 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 |
| 2023-05-25 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2023-05-25 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F |
| 2023-05-25 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E |
| 2023-05-25 | F0550, F0677, F0684, F0803, F0805, F0880, F0883 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / 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. / Ensure 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D |
How is Serenity Estates of Lena staffed relative to the IL average?
| Measure | This facility | IL average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.18618 | 3.44603 |
| Average number of residents per day | 50.8 | 95.4 |
Who owns Serenity Estates of Lena, and what chain is it in?
Serenity Estates of Lena is registered with CMS as For profit - Individual, operates under the legal business name LENA LIVING CENTER, LLC and belongs to the SERENITY ESTATES chain.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | KOENIG, SUZANNE | since 07/21/2025 |
| MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | KOENIG, SUZANNE | since 06/01/2007 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | SAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC, KOENIG, SUZANNE, MCDONALD, DUSTIN, SCHLEICH, JEFFREY | since 02/24/2025 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | LENA PROPERTY PARTNERS, LLC, SAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC, KOENIG, SUZANNE, MCDONALD, DUSTIN, SCHLEICH, JEFFREY | since 02/24/2025 |
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