Allure of Zion
3615 16th Street, Zion, IL 60099 · Lake County · (847) 746-8382
115 certified beds, about 95 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1982
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 145443 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 12, 2024, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the Illinois average is 12.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 65 health citations since March 2022, 8 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 4 fines totaling $255,454 in the last three years; the largest was $92,820, and the latest is dated April 30, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.03 hours per resident per day, against 3.45 across Illinois and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.55 of those hours.
53.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Illinois average 44.5%).
CMS links it to Allure Healthcare Services, an affiliated group of 15 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 65 health citations on file.
July 27, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure mail is delivered promptly for 1 of 2 residents (R1) reviewed for a resident's right to mail delivery.
June 25, 2026Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure shower water temperatures were at a comfortable temperature for 4 of 4 residents (R7, R8, R9 and R10) reviewed for clean, comfortable and homelike in the sample of 16.
- E Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure scheduled nebulizer medications were administered as ordered (R1) and failed to ensure medications were administered at the scheduled time (R7, R8, R15, R16) for 5 of 6 residents reviewed for medication administration in the sample of 16.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure resident finger nails were cleaned and trimmed for residents needing assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for 2 of 3 residents (R6 and R10) reviewed for ADLs in the sample of 16.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident received an ordered pain medication in a timely manner for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for pain the sample of 16.
May 6, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident valuables were protected from misappropriation for 2 of 5 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 5.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to report allegations of abuse for 1 of 5 residents (R4) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 5.
February 17, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure psychotropic medication ordered as needed had a duration/stop date for 1 of 3 residents (R3) reviewed for psychotropic medications in the sample of 5.
December 18, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to monitor dementia residents with wandering behaviors. The facility failed to immediately intervene and redirect dementia residents exhibiting wandering and dementia related behaviors. These failures apply to 2 of 3 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for dementia care in the sample of 4.
December 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide incontinence care to a resident (R1) that is dependent on staff for incontinence care. This applies to 1 of 3 residents reviewed for ADL's (Activities of Daily Living) in the sample of 3.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure fall prevention measures were in place, failed to ensure skin tear prevention measures were in place. These failures apply to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for safety/supervision in the sample of 3.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure glove changes were performed during incontinence care for a resident with a history of ESBL (Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase) in the urine. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for incontinence care in the sample of 3.
June 26, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to supervise a resident at high risk for falls for one of six residents (R1) reviewed for safety/supervision in the sample of six. This failure resulted in R1 experiencing a fall and rib fracture that resulted in R1 transferring to the local hospital.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer medications as ordered by the physician for one of six residents (R1) reviewed for medications in the sample of six.
June 4, 2025Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- E Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free of misappropriation of money for 4 of 4 residents (R1-R4) reviewed for misappropriation of property in the sample of 4.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to implement their Abuse Policy regarding reporting and investigating an alleged misappropriation of money for 1 of 4 residents (R4) reviewed for misappropriation of property in the sample of 4.
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure that an alleged misappropriation of resident money was reported immediately to the State Survey Agency for 1 of 4 residents (R4) reviewed for misappropriation of property in the sample of 4.
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to initiate an investigation of an alleged misappropriation of money 1 of 4 residents (R4) reviewed for misappropriation of property in the sample of 4.
May 5, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure low air loss mattresses were provided for 2 of 3 residents (R2 and R3) with Stage 4 sacral pressure ulcers reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 3.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 3.
April 30, 2025Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a residents-controlled medication was misappropriated. This applies to 1 of 10 residents (R1) reviewed for controlled medications in the sample of 10.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the accurate reconciliation of a controlled substance. This applies to 1 of 10 residents (R1) reviewed for controlled substances in the sample of 10.
January 8, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to carry out a physician order for an Infectious Disease consultation for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for Quality of Care in the sample of 9.
December 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was notified in writing of a facility-initiated room change and failed to ensure the resident was shown the new room and introduced to her new roommate before the room change for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for room changes in the sample of 9.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with wandering and aggressive behaviors was supervised and not allowed to enter other resident rooms for 1 of 1 resident (R2) reviewed for safety and supervision in the sample of 9.
August 12, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure transfer paperwork was sent to the hospital/emergency room for the correct resident for 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for transfers in the sample of 3.
July 12, 2024Standard inspection · 10 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wrote2) R56's electronic face sheet printed on 7/11/24 showed R56 has diagnoses including but not limited to dementia with behaviors, sciatica, bipolar disorder, osteoarthritis, pressure ulcer of left hip-unstageable, and non-pressure chronic ulcer of left buttock. R56's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed R56 has no cognitive impairment and has no pressure injuries. R56's care plan dated 6/19/24 showed, The resident has pressure ulcer or potential for pressure ulcer development related I have 2 wounds and am being seen by the wound doctor/nurse. (SITE 6) unstageable (due to necrosis) of the left hip. 6/21/24 this is now a stage 4 .Follow facility policies/protocols for the prevention/treatment of skin breakdown. Monitor/document/report PRN (as needed) any changes in skin status: [...]
- G Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to perform weekly weights as ordered by a physician for 1 of 7 residents (R58) reviewed for nutrition in the sample of 24. This failure resulted in R58 experiencing a significant weight loss of 7.96% within a 3-month period before it was identified by facility staff and R58 was referred to the facility dietician.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to store medications according to their policy and failed to ensure medication refrigerator temperatures were maintained. These failures have the potential to affect all residents in the facility.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a MRR (Medication Regimen Review) was being completed by a licensed pharmacist on a monthly basis. This applies to 5 of 5 residents (R8, R26, R41, R56, and R61) reviewed for MRR's in the sample of 24.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to obtain physician's orders for a resident (R67) code status for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for advanced directives in the sample of 24.
- D Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) level 2 was completed on residents with serious mental illness. This applies to 2 of 2 residents (R66 and R41) reviewed for PASRR in the sample of 24.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide thorough incontinence care for a dependent resident. This applies to 1 of 2 residents (R37) reviewed for activities of daily living in the sample of 24.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure fall prevention measures were in place for 2 of 11 resident's (R3, R30) reviewed for safety & supervision in the sample of 24.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered at the physician prescribed rate and failed to handle oxygen tubing in a manner to prevent cross contamination for 1 of 1 resident (R36) reviewed for oxygen in the sample of 24.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to initiate isolation precautions for a resident (R56) with a wound and peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) lined, failed to perform hand hygiene before and after catheter care for a resident (R248), and failed to wear personal protective equipment for a resident (R248) on enhanced barrier precautions. These failures apply to 2 of 7 residents reviewed for infection control in the sample of 24.
April 25, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to transfer a resident according to the resident's care plan. This failure applies to 1 of 5 residents (R1) reviewed for falls in the sample.
April 3, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement dressing change orders for a resident admitted with an open wound. This applies to 1 of 4 residents (R501) reviewed for pressure/treatment interventions in the sample of 6.
January 2, 2024Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to have pressure relieving devices in place and failed to perform ordered treatments for a resident with pressure injuries for one of three residents (R1) reviewed for pressure injuries in the sample of eight. This failure contributed to R1's worsening pressure injuries.
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure fall prevention interventions were in place and failed to supervise a resident with a history of falls for one of three residents (R1) reviewed for safety/supervision in the sample of eight. This failure resulted in R1 experiencing a fall that required a local emergency room transfer and sutures to her head.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assistance for residents requiring extensive assistance for two of three residents (R6, R5) reviewed for ADLs in the sample of eight.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure physician ordered treatments were in place to non-pressure wounds for two of three residents (R3, R1) reviewed for non-pressure wounds in the sample of eight.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to perform incontinence care in a manner to prevent urinary tract infections for one of three residents (R6) reviewed for incontinence care in the sample of eight.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a physician ordered antibiotic for one of three residents (R1) reviewed for medications in the sample of eight.
October 23, 2023Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- J Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to clarify a resident's pain management orders with the primary care physician prior to administering additional opiate pain medications and failed to discontinue a residents pain patch. These failures resulted in R2 experiencing a mental status change, lethargy, and required emergent hospitalization for suspected opiate overdose. This applies to 1 of 6 residents (R2) reviewed for pain management in the sample of 13. These failures resulted in an Immediate Jeopardy. The Immediate Jeopardy began on 8/10/23, when V20 (Registered Nurse/RN) failed to clarify R2's Morphine (pain medication) plan of care prescription from a pain consultant with her primary care physician prior to carrying out the order. R2 received 11 doses of morphine 15 milligrams (mg.) every 6 hours from 8/11/23 until 8/14/23. [...]
- G Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical and verbal abuse. This failure resulted in R3 and R5 suffering mental anguish and psychosocial harm. This applies to 2 of 8 residents (R3, R5) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 13.
- F Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to follow its abuse policy to ensure staff received abuse training. This failure has the potential to affect all 77 residing in the facility.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure fall interventions were implemented for a resident (R4) with history of falls for 1 of 7 residents (R4) reviewed for falls in the sample of 13.
June 14, 2023Standard inspection · 8 citations
- G Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure pain medication was administered to a resident experiencing pain after a fall. This failure resulted in (R45) experiencing uncontrolled pain for 4 hours. This applies to 1 of 18 residents (R45) reviewed for pain in the sample of 18.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to attempt gradual dose reductions for psychotropic medications and failed to ensure their was a duration ordered for as needed anti-anxiety medications for 4 of 5 residents (R7, R35, R43 and R68) reviewed for unnecessary medications in the sample of 18.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide nail care and shaving assistance to residents who need extensive assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for 3 of 18 residents (R17, R25 and R67) reviewed for ADLs in the sample of 18.
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a wound dressing was in place as prescribed by the physician. This applies to 1 of 4 residents (R66) reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 18.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with limited range of motion and a contracture, received Passive Range of Motion (PROM) and splint application for 1 of 2 residents (R25) reviewed for Range of Motion in the sample of 18.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to label the enteral feeding administration set (formula receptacle and tubing) and syringe for 1 of 3 residents (R64) reviewed for tube feeding in the sample of 18.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident was monitored during medication administration for 1 of 18 residents (R280) reviewed for medication administration in the sample of 18.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure adaptive eating utensils were provided for 1 of 18 residents (R36) reviewed for assistive devices in the sample of 18.
March 30, 2022Standard inspection · 9 citations
- F Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure to have an Infection Control Preventionist on staff which affects all 76 residents in the facility.
- E Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure pharmacy recomendations were forwarded to the facilty in a timely manner, failed to notify the physician of irregularities of medication regimen in a timely manner and failed to develop a policy that included a timeframe for the different steps in the review process for 4 of 7 residents (R7, R16, R74 and R76) reviewed for Medication Regimen Review (MRR) in the sample of 18.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a physician assessed a resident every 14 days for the continued need for an as needed (PRN) anti-psychotic medication and failed to have a duration/stop date for a resident on a PRN anti-anxiety medication for 4 of 7 residents (R7, R16, R74 and R76) reviewed for psychotropic medications in the sample of 18.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure nail care was provided for 2 of 18 residents reviewed for activities of daily living in the sample of 18.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with a contracture had a brace for 1 of 4 residents (R41) reviewed for contractures in the sample of 18.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to use a gait belt to safely transfer a resident and failed to ensure a resident was able to safely wash their hands for 2 of 18 residents (R4 and R56) reviewed for safety in the sample of 18.
- 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide thorough incontinence care for 1 of 2 residents (R11) reviewed for incontinence care in the sample of 18.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a nutritional supplement was given to a resident who had a significant weight loss for 1 of 4 residents (R4) reviewed for weight loss in the sample of 18.
- D Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to serve a mechanical soft diet to a resident as ordered for 1 of 18 residents (R3) reviewed for diets in the sample of 18.
Fire safety inspections
30 fire safety citations on file: 11 on July 12, 2024, 10 on June 14, 2023, 9 on March 30, 2022.
Every fire safety citation30 citations
- F Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- F Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- E Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- E Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- 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.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 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.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Install proper backup exit lighting.
- E Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2025 | Fine | $14,505 |
| July 12, 2024 | Fine | $92,820 |
| July 12, 2024 | Payment Denial | 20 days from August 10, 2024 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $62,741 |
| January 2, 2024 | Payment Denial | 40 days from January 27, 2024 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $85,388 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 5.03 | 3.45 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.55 | 0.72 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 4.65 | 3.07 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 3.39 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.10 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 53.5% | 44.5% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 46.7% | 41.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 4 |
CMS expects 4.82 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.19 on weekdays and 4.65 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.25 in April to June 2025 to 5.03 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 5.03 | 0.55 | 5.19 | 4.65 | 8.1% | 0 of 90 | 95 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 5.09 | 0.61 | 5.35 | 4.43 | 2.4% | 0 of 92 | 89 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 5.14 | 0.61 | 5.42 | 4.43 | 1.4% | 0 of 92 | 87 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 5.25 | 0.56 | 5.54 | 4.52 | 1.2% | 0 of 91 | 84 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Illinois, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.65 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 5.4% | 0.6% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Illinois | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.5 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.7 | 1.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 2.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 29.7 | 14.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.2 | 21.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.8 | 26.1 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 13.5 | 13.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 2.0 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.7 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: CEDAR HILLS HEALTH & REHAB, LLC. CMS links this home to Allure Healthcare Services, a group of 15 nursing homes averaging 2.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allure of Zion Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 80% | 11/01/2022 |
| Rottenberg, Chaim | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 9% | 11/01/2022 |
| Wediger, Stephen | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 9% | 11/01/2022 |
| Mn1 Management Corp | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 11/01/2022 | |
| Goldberg, Jeremy | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Nudell, Michael | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Oseroff, Meyer | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Wengrow, David | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Zimmerman, Jestine | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Meyer, Samantha | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Mn1 Management Corp | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 11/01/2022 | |
| Goldberg, Jeremy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Nudell, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2022 | |
| Oseroff, Meyer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 33 problems in this area, most recently on June 25, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on June 25, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 10 problems in this area, most recently on May 6, 2026: "Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 27, 2026: "Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 4 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Alpine Care of Zion Zion, 2.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 45 citations
- Aspyre of Waukegan Waukegan, 5.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Avina on 32nd Kenosha, 5.8 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 37 citations
- Sheridan Health and Rehabilitation Center Kenosha, 6.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 49 citations
- Elevate Care Waukegan Waukegan, 7.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 63 citations
- Waukegan Health and Rehab Waukegan, 7.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Complete Care at Grande Prairie Pleasant Prairie, 7.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Clairidge House Kenosha, 8.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 46 citations
Illinois contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Illinois. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Illinois Department of Public Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, Illinois Department on Aging, 1-800-252-8966. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: IDPH Quarterly Reports of Nursing Home Violators, where Illinois publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Allure of Zion's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Allure of Zion 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Allure of Zion get at its last inspection?
- 10 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 12, 2024. The Illinois average is 12.6.
- Has Allure of Zion been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 4 fines totaling $255,454 in the last three years.
- Does Allure of Zion accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Allure of Zion?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers, and links the home to Allure Healthcare Services. Legal business name: CEDAR HILLS HEALTH & REHAB, LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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