9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Zion, IL
2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $79,366 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 13 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2534 Elim Avenue, Zion, IL
(847) 746-8435
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
244
Certified beds
Average residents
150
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Legacy Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.57
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.84
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.90
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
44%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
2.0
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
2.3
0.6 pts worse
|
1.8
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.1% |
89.6%
3.5 pts better
|
93.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.9% |
91.6%
1.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
5.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.3% |
3.3%
About the same
|
3.3%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 99.4% |
50.3%
49.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
88 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.3% |
6.5%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.9% |
18.5%
5.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.8% |
22.8%
2 pts worse
|
16.7%
8.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 4.5% |
17.2%
12.7 pts better
|
16.3%
11.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.6% |
15.0%
11.4 pts better
|
14.9%
11.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
1.1%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 16.3% |
21.3%
5 pts better
|
19.8%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.0% |
5.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.3% |
68.8%
17.5 pts worse
|
81.7%
30.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.0% |
14.0%
1 pts better
|
12.0%
1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.5% |
2.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 58.0% |
63.0%
5 pts worse
|
79.7%
21.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.0% |
26.2%
5.2 pts better
|
23.9%
2.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (11 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-11-07
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-07
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2024-08-07
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-08-14
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-08-05
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 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-07
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Not marked corrected
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-10-03
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-10-03
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-10-04
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-10-24
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-10-03
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-10-03
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-10-03
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2023-10-03
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-10-03
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-11-03
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2022-11-03
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-08
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-15
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-10-01
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-14
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-08-09
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-12-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-07-23
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-23
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-07-23
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-06
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-23
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 2024-07-23
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-07-23
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-07-23
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-07-23
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 2024-07-23
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-07-20
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-07-20
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-01-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-10
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-12-29
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-10
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-09-29
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-08-04
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 2023-08-04
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-04
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-06-12
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-05-19
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-05-09
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-03-24
Penalties and ownership
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-12-05 · 53 days
53 day denial
Fine · fine $19,920
Fine
Fine · fine $30,014
Fine
Fine · fine $29,432
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2023-10-20 · 7 days
7 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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