Inspection Reports for White Oaks at McHenry
4605 W Crystal Lake Rd, McHenry, IL 60050, United States, IL, 60050
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on October 28, 2025, was a complaint investigation that could not be completed because the subject of the complaint did not reside at the facility, resulting in no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some issues, including a substantiated complaint in October 2025 for failing to timely report a respiratory outbreak and deficiencies found in April 2025 related to emergency preparedness and employee training. Inspectors cited problems with outbreak reporting, infection control practices, resident orientation to emergency plans, and staff training timelines. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring challenges with regulatory compliance, but the most recent inspection did not identify new deficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 1 years)
Deficiencies (over 1 years)
5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
43% worse than Illinois average
Illinois average: 3.5 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation; however, the investigation was unable to be completed because the subject of the complaint did not reside at the facility.
Complaint Details
Investigation unable to be completed due to subject of the complaint not residing at the facility.
Findings
No deficiencies or findings were reported as the complaint investigation could not be completed due to the subject not residing at the facility.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 27
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Oct 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint investigation related to the facility's failure to report a respiratory outbreak in a timely manner as required by the Control of Communicable Diseases Code.
Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation 2519905/IL198030 was conducted with no findings except for the failure to timely report the respiratory outbreak, which was substantiated as a Type 1 violation.
Findings
The facility failed to report a respiratory outbreak to the Department within three hours as required, resulting in a Type 1 violation. The outbreak affected 23 of 23 residents reviewed for infection control, with 27 residents showing respiratory symptoms and 5 hospitalized. Infection control policies were not fully followed, including delayed masking and incomplete use of PPE by staff.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to report a respiratory outbreak to the Department within three hours as required by the Control of Communicable Diseases Code.
Report Facts
Residents with respiratory symptoms: 27
Residents hospitalized: 5
Residents affected in infection control sample: 23
Staff symptomatic: 5
Residents in facility census: 27
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Executive Director & Director of Nursing | Provided information on outbreak timeline, reporting, and infection control practices |
| E8 | Housekeeper | Reported PPE use limited to gloves during outbreak |
| E4 | Caregiver | Reported resident symptoms and movement during outbreak |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 12, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation for the assisted living facility White Oaks at Heritage Woods of McHenry.
Complaint Details
Complaint Investigation 2516439/IL196386; the complaint was investigated and the facility was found to be in compliance.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with Part 295 Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishment Administrative Code and 210 ILCS 9/1 Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Apr 16, 2025
Visit Reason
Annual Licensure Survey conducted to assess compliance with state regulations and facility policies.
Findings
The facility failed to orient a resident to emergency and evacuation plans within 10 days of arrival, did not complete written evaluations for drills including date/time and resident assistance, and did not include residents in night drills. Additionally, new employee orientation and training were not completed within required timeframes for 4 of 8 employees reviewed.
Deficiencies (4)
Failure to orient resident to emergency and evacuation plans within 10 days after arrival.
Failure to complete written evaluations for drills including date, time, and resident assistance.
Failure to include and evacuate residents during night drills.
Failure to ensure new employees completed required orientation and training within 10 and 30 days of employment.
Report Facts
Number of employees reviewed for orientation compliance: 8
Number of tornado drills required per year: 6
Number of drills reviewed without proper written evaluation: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| E1 | Executive Director/Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding resident orientation and drill evaluations; confirmed findings. |
| E4 | Housekeeping | Failed to complete required 10-day orientation training topics. |
| E5 | Dietary Aide | Failed to complete required 10-day orientation training topics on time. |
| E6 | Personal Care Attendant | Failed to complete required 10 and 30-day orientation training topics on time. |
| E8 | Cook | Completed 10-day orientation training late. |
| E9 | Maintenance | Unaware that separate written drill evaluations were needed; instructed to ensure resident list is attached going forward. |
| E10 | Nursing Supervisor | Interviewed regarding resident orientation documentation. |
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