Public Record
West Suburban Medical Ctr
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 50
- Avg. residents per day
- 7.9
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 26
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2024-10-10
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Citations
26 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0698Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0712Generalpotential for harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0781Generalpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0887Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0131Generalpotential for harm
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- 0211Generalpotential for harm
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0712Generalno actual harm
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 0918Generalpotential for harm
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
Inspection findings
What the surveyors documented
The verbatim CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies for each survey, straight from the federal record. Open a report for the full findings and plan of correction.
- Inspection9 deficiencies
F 0554 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection9 deficiencies
F 0658 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation and interview, the facility failed to maintain professional nursing standards of practice by not properly performing double…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection8 deficiencies
F 0578 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 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. Facility Policy titled Advance Directives, dated…
Read full statement of deficiencies
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is West Suburban Medical Ctr?
- West Suburban Medical Ctr is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Oak Park, IL, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 145743.
- What is the CMS rating for West Suburban Medical Ctr?
- West Suburban Medical Ctr has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does West Suburban Medical Ctr have?
- West Suburban Medical Ctr is certified for 50 beds. It serves an average of 7.9 residents per day.
- How many citations does West Suburban Medical Ctr have?
- West Suburban Medical Ctr has 26 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was West Suburban Medical Ctr last inspected?
- West Suburban Medical Ctr was last inspected on October 10, 2024. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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