Safety Report: Nexus At Palos
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (30) than in the cycle before (29).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 10 | May 29, 2026; May 1, 2026; March 9, 2026; May 16, 2025; March 24, 2025; February 24, 2025; November 12, 2024; August 29, 2024; June 14, 2024; November 3, 2022 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 7 | April 3, 2026; February 23, 2026; September 5, 2025; August 8, 2025; May 16, 2025; December 6, 2024; August 29, 2024 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 6 | May 16, 2025; December 6, 2024; September 20, 2024; August 29, 2024; February 16, 2024; November 3, 2022 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 5 | March 9, 2026; May 16, 2025; January 17, 2025; July 29, 2024; February 16, 2024 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 4 | September 5, 2025; May 16, 2025; August 29, 2024; July 29, 2024 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 3 | May 29, 2026; May 1, 2026; May 16, 2025 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 3 | March 9, 2026; January 17, 2025; November 3, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | March 9, 2026; November 12, 2024; February 16, 2024 |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F695) | 3 | February 27, 2026; February 4, 2026; September 2, 2025 |
| Honor 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. (F584) | 3 | July 29, 2024; February 16, 2024; November 3, 2022 |
| Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F557) | 2 | May 1, 2026; July 29, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | April 3, 2026; December 6, 2024 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | May 16, 2025; August 29, 2024 |
| Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F692) | 2 | May 16, 2025; July 29, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 2 | May 16, 2025; November 3, 2022 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | December 6, 2024; July 29, 2024 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 2 | November 12, 2024; February 16, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | Fine | $26,960 |
| April 3, 2026 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 4 days, starting April 28, 2026 |
| April 3, 2026 | Fine | $145,665 |
| September 2, 2025 | Fine | $52,875 |
| May 16, 2025 | Fine | $17,095 |
| May 16, 2025 | Fine | $16,585 |
| May 16, 2025 | Fine | $16,585 |
| May 16, 2025 | Fine | $16,585 |
| November 12, 2024 | Fine | $62,595 |
| August 29, 2024 | Fine | $37,882 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
May 29, 2026 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
May 1, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
April 3, 2026 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
March 9, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
February 27, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
February 23, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 4, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
September 5, 2025 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 2, 2025 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
August 8, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 16, 2025 — 13 citations (includes serious)
March 24, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 24, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 17, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 6, 2024 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
November 12, 2024 — 3 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 11, 2024 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
September 20, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 29, 2024 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
July 29, 2024 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
June 14, 2024 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 16, 2024 — 8 citations
November 3, 2022 — 8 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare