7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Wauconda, IL
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $7,443 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
176 Thomas Court, Wauconda, IL
(847) 526-5551
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
149
Certified beds
Average residents
142
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Aperion Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-08-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
33 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.06
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.73 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.57
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.64 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.09
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.13 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.72
All reported nurse hours · state 3.49 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.63
RN + LPN hours · state 1.36 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.35
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.81
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.56 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.80
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.80
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.82
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
20%
Annual RN turnover · state 44% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
36%
Annual nurse turnover · state 46% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
5,816
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
34.92
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9887
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
2.14
Baseline 21.48% · Performance 20.44% · Measure score 2.14 · Achievement 2.14 · Improvement 1.83
Healthcare-associated infections
8.35
Baseline 5.21% · Performance 5.34% · Measure score 8.35 · Achievement 8.35 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
3.48
Baseline 19.10% · Performance 49.46% · Measure score 3.48 · Achievement 3.48 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.31 hours · Performance 3.20 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.92% |
10.72%
1.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 713 · Observed rate 12.9% · Lower 95% interval 10.39% |
| Discharge to community | 64.97% |
50.57%
14.4 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 694 · Observed rate 59.08% · Lower 95% interval 60.37% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.86 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 98.87% |
95.27%
3.6 pts better
|
Numerator 436 · Denominator 441 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.45% |
0.77%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 441 |
| Discharge self-care score | 42.41% |
53.69%
11.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 134 · Denominator 316 |
| Discharge mobility score | 35.76% |
50.94%
15.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 113 · Denominator 316 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 1.13% |
2.29%
1.2 pts better
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 441 · Adjusted rate 0.99% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.34% |
7.12%
1.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 423 · Observed rate 4.73% · Lower 95% interval 3.63% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 15.73% |
8.2%
7.5 pts better
|
Numerator 59 · Denominator 375 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 55.61% |
42%
13.6 pts better
|
Numerator 104 · Denominator 187 |
| Discharge function score | 29.43% |
56.45%
27 pts worse
|
Numerator 93 · Denominator 316 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 305 · Denominator 305 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 96.3% |
96.28%
About the same
|
Numerator 78 · Denominator 81 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 4.64% |
25.2%
20.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 237 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.0
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.2 |
2.3
2.1 pts better
|
1.8
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.2 · Observed 0.2 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.2% |
89.6%
4.6 pts better
|
93.4%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.9% · Q2 91.3% · Q3 96.8% · Q4 91.8% · 4Q avg 94.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 80.0% |
91.6%
11.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
15.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 80.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.2% |
3.3%
0.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 4.3% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 75.0% |
50.3%
24.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
63.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 70.7% · Q2 77.0% · Q3 78.7% · Q4 73.9% · 4Q avg 75.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.6% |
6.5%
5.9 pts better
|
5.4%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.1% |
18.5%
8.4 pts better
|
19.6%
9.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 16.0% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 10.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.1% |
22.8%
10.7 pts better
|
16.7%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.1% · Q2 14.9% · Q3 10.5% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 12.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.7% |
17.2%
10.5 pts better
|
16.3%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 3.5% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 9.6% · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 9.1% |
15.0%
5.9 pts better
|
14.9%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.2% · Q2 7.2% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 6.4% · 4Q avg 9.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% |
1.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 1.6% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 26.5% |
21.3%
5.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
6.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.3% · Q2 35.7% · Q3 23.6% · Q4 21.1% · 4Q avg 26.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.5% |
5.2%
4.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.6% · Q2 12.9% · Q3 10.2% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 9.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 55.3% |
68.8%
13.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
26.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 62.7% · Q2 65.7% · Q3 53.1% · Q4 38.5% · 4Q avg 55.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.7% |
14.0%
3.3 pts better
|
12.0%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.7% · Observed 10.6% · Expected 11.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.0% |
2.3%
1.3 pts better
|
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 0.3% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 52.2% |
63.0%
10.8 pts worse
|
79.7%
27.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 52.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.6% |
26.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 26.6% · Observed 28.0% · Expected 25.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
32 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (11 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-09
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2024-09-09
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2023-08-30
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2023-08-23
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-08-28
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-08-29
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-09-25
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-24
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-28
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-08-25
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-08-31
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-07-22
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-07-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-07-14
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-07-01
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2022-07-18
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-07-21
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2022-07-22
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2022-07-22
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-08-20
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-20
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-01-09
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-16
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-05
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-12
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-09-06
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-06-18
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-04-12
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-02-02
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-12-12
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-12-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-08-08
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-07-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-10
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-07-27
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-07-21
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-07-11
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2022-07-11
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-07-08
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $7,443
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
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