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South Elgin Living & Rehab Center

746 West Spring Street, South Elgin, IL 60177847697056590 certified beds · 56 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
13
since 2023
Deficiencies
49
0454
Penalties · 3 yrs
$231,656
2 fines · 2 actions
Last survey
2025-08-14
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2025-08-14Standard060CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-07-08Complaint001CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-09-13Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-08-14Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-06-13Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-05-31Standard0151CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-04-25Complaint031CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-03-06Complaint030CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-02-25Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-02-14Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-02-01Complaint021CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-09-20Complaint010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-06-08Standard080CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Illinois Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2025-08-14Standard survey · 6 deficienciesOfficial report
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 145825-20250814-F605
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 145825-20250814-F677
F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 145825-20250814-F694
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 145825-20250814-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 145825-20250814-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-09-11Record 145825-20250814-F880
2025-07-08Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-07-29Record 145825-20250708-F600
2024-09-13Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-11Record 145825-20240913-F880
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-11Record 145825-20240913-F921
2024-08-14Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-06Record 145825-20240814-F726
2024-06-13Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-09Record 145825-20240613-F679
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-09Record 145825-20240613-F727
2024-05-31Standard survey · 16 deficienciesOfficial report
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F758
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F582
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F583
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 145825-20240531-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F692
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F693
F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 145825-20240531-F740
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 145825-20240531-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F813
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-28Record 145825-20240531-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 145825-20240531-F881
2024-04-25Complaint survey · 4 deficienciesOfficial report
F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-07-31Record 145825-20240425-F825
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-09Record 145825-20240425-F727
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 145825-20240425-F835
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 145825-20240425-F882
2024-03-06Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-25Record 145825-20240306-F602
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-25Record 145825-20240306-F609
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-25Record 145825-20240306-F761
2024-02-25Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-10Record 145825-20240225-F610
2024-02-14Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-29Record 145825-20240214-F880
2024-02-01Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Scope/severity KHarm
Dignity & rights
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-02-01Record 145825-20240201-F584
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-07-26Record 145825-20240201-F684
F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-24Record 145825-20240201-F835
2023-09-20Complaint survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-06Record 145825-20230920-F712
2023-06-08Standard survey · 8 deficienciesOfficial report
F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 145825-20230608-F559
F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 145825-20230608-F604
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 145825-20230608-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 145825-20230608-F686
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 145825-20230608-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 145825-20230608-F689
F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 145825-20230608-F825
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-15Record 145825-20230608-F880

Penalties & enforcement

DateActionAmountSource
2025-07-08Civil money penalty$83,335CMS · Penalties
2025-07-08Denial of payment for new admissions
Payment denial for 36 days, from 2025-08-06
CMS · Penalties
2024-02-01Civil money penalty$148,321CMS · Penalties
2024-02-01Denial of payment for new admissions
Payment denial for 152 days, from 2024-03-01
CMS · Penalties

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day1.01
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 0.72 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.18
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.45 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.81
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 3.08 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover25%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 45% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover25%
Facility
Illinois
National
Illinois 42% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityIllinoisNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
5.3%4.8%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
0.9%3.1%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
24.6%21.7%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
1.8%1.5%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
10.1%13.4%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
3.3%6.3%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
26.2%18.3%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Braunstein, Ephraim
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Claussen, Mary
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Diena, Aharon
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Klein, Tom
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Maher, Jayne
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Petlin Holdings LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Braunstein, Ephraim
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Braunstein, Ephraim
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Claussen, Mary
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Diena, Aharon
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Diena, Aharon
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Klein, Tom
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Maher, Jayne
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Parkway Bank And Trust Company
Organization
5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Lineage Healthcare5 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Illinois.

No county cost figures on file for Kane.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01