Inspection Reports for Brookdale Vernon Hills

IL, 60061

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on October 16, 2025, found the facility in compliance with applicable assisted living regulations and the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, with no deficiencies noted. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related primarily to failure to report serious incidents and injuries to the State Agency within required timeframes, as well as incomplete investigations and updates to residents’ service plans after significant changes in condition. Complaint investigations in prior reports were substantiated, focusing on these issues of incident reporting and service plan revisions, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility did not have any license suspensions or warnings noted. The inspection history suggests improvement in compliance with reporting and investigation requirements over time.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

43% better than Illinois average
Illinois average: 3.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 16, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation under case number 2519755/ IL 197937 to assess compliance with Part 295 Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishment Administrative Code and 210 ILCS 9/1 Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act.

Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation 2519755/ IL 197937; the establishment was found in compliance.
Findings
The establishment was found to be in compliance with the applicable assisted living regulations and the Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jul 10, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation and facility reported survey investigation regarding compliance with incident and accident reporting and service plan requirements.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation involved allegations related to failure to report serious incidents and failure to update service plans after changes in resident condition. The complaint was substantiated based on findings.
Findings
The facility failed to notify the State Agency within 24 hours of a resident's serious injury (fracture) and failed to review and revise residents' service plans after significant changes in condition, including multiple falls and fractures, for 2 of 3 residents reviewed.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to ensure State Agency notification within 24 hours of a serious injury (fracture) for 1 of 3 residents reviewed.
Failure to review and revise residents' service plans after significant changes in condition, including multiple falls and fractures, for 2 of 3 residents reviewed.
Report Facts
Number of residents reviewed for SA notification: 3 Number of residents reviewed for service plans: 3 Number of unwitnessed falls for resident R1: 7

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
V1Executive DirectorStated that a bone fracture is a serious injury requiring reporting within 24 hours
E4CaregiverAssisted resident R2 and stated resident had a fracture above the knee
E6CaregiverCommented on resident R1's need for assistance and inability to find service plan
E1Executive DirectorExplained service plan initiation and update requirements
E2Clinical Services Specialist DirectorStated resident R1's service plan had not been updated since 5/16/25
E3Licensed Practical NurseDescribed process for updating service plans after changes in resident care
E5CaregiverAssisted resident R2 with mobility after fracture

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Oct 8, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an investigation of facility-related incidents reported on 7/16/24, 9/9/24, and 9/13/24, focusing on compliance with incident reporting and abuse/neglect prevention regulations.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-related, substantiated by the Department. The facility failed to timely report serious incidents involving residents R1, R2, and R3, and failed to properly investigate and report an allegation of neglect involving resident R3.
Findings
The facility failed to report serious incidents to the Department within 24 hours for 3 residents and did not conduct or provide complete investigations and reports related to allegations of abuse and neglect for one resident. These failures represent violations of incident reporting and abuse prevention regulations.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to report serious incidents or accidents to the Department within 24 hours for 3 residents (R1, R2, R3).
Failure to notify the Department within 24 hours of an allegation of abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation and failure to provide a complete written investigation report for 1 resident (R3).
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for incident reporting: 3 Residents reviewed for abuse/neglect reporting: 3 Incident report delay: 2 Days delayed in neglect allegation report: 4 Days delayed in final neglect report: 14

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
E10Associate Executive DirectorConfirmed findings related to incident and abuse/neglect reporting failures.
E14Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Documented R1's fall and head injury.
E15Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Documented R3's fall and POA refusal to send to hospital.
E16Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Documented R3's fall with skin tear and POA refusal to send to hospital.
E17Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Documented R3's fall with injury and hospital transfer.

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