Facility profile · CCN 365811
Northwestern Center
33 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 2 federal enforcement actions totaling $83,945.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202633
Total citations
26
Last 3 years
4
Actual harm+
2
Federal penalties
$83,945
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
33 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F843 | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. | C | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | C | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 27, 2025 | F569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard |
| Dec 9, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 9, 2024 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 9, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 9, 2024 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint |
| Sep 24, 2024 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 26, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint |
| Aug 26, 2024 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 26, 2024 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint |
| Aug 26, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Aug 26, 2024 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint |
| May 7, 2024 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | K | Complaint |
| Sep 5, 2023 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint |
| Sep 14, 2021 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2021 | F759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2021 | F685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2021 | F661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2021 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2021 | F584 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Sep 14, 2021 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 2 enforcement actions against this facility, including 2 civil money penalties totaling $83,945 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2024 | Fine | $26,813 | — |
| May 7, 2024 | Fine | $57,132 | — |
About this record
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