Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Ignite Medical Mchenry
550 Ridgeview Drive, Mchenry, IL · (815) 900-2500
- Certified beds
- 84
- Residents per day
- 79
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Ignite Medical Resorts
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- December 23, 2020
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How this home got 3 stars
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in Illinois.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★3 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among Illinois homes
Ignite Medical Mchenry carries 108.5 inspection points. That is fewer than 48% of Illinois's 659 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in Illinois: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–31 pts
- 4★ 31–73 pts
- 3★ 73–120.25 pts
- 2★ 120.25–219 pts
- 1★ over 219 pts
Bars show every rated home in Illinois by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
40 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (2)
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J
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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J
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care20E
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate foot care.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service6F
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- F
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.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
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.
Infection Control4D
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary3F
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Resident Rights3D
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
- D
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation2D
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspection history
2025-11-20
11 health deficiencies · 6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2024-08-22
15 health deficiencies · 10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
2023-10-05
14 health deficiencies · 16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 51 min of nursing staff time a day, 58 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 51 min
Illinois average
3 h 28 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 44% of nursing staff and 38% of registered nurses left in the past year, along with 1 administrator.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$62,153 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-14 | Fine | $62,153 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine9.5 pts better | 100.0% | 90.5% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine5.4 pts better | 97.1% | 91.7% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.5 pts worse | 5.5% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms10.1 pts worse | 66.0% | 55.9% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.8 pts better | 3.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication0.4 pts worse | 18.8% | 18.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication8.1 pts worse | 29.8% | 21.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.1 pts better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened5.5 pts better | 7.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased2.5 pts better | 10.5% | 13.0% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.8 pts better | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.5 pts better | 1.0% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence2.9 pts better | 16.9% | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers2.2 pts worse | 7.0% | 4.8% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine29.2 pts better | 99.2% | 70.0% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit1.1 pts worse | 14.6% | 13.5% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.1 pts better | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine27 pts better | 90.2% | 63.2% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission2.9 pts better | 22.7% | 25.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
9 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kcb Ignite Mchenry LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 100% | 1 facilities |
| Ignite Team Partners LLC | Operational/Managerial Control · Organization | 0% | 22 facilities |
| Kcb Real Estate Vii LP | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Kcb Real Estate Vii LP | Limited Partnership Interest · Organization | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Lbg Mchenry LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Mchenry Senior Investors LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Smith, Thomas | Corporate Director · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Smith, Thomas | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 9 facilities |
| Smithberg, Katie | W-2 Managing Employee · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
32 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke12F
- E
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- F
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- E
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Emergency Preparedness7F
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- F
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
- F
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
- F
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Egress6F
- E
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems5F
- F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Miscellaneous1F
- F
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Services1F
- F
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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