Hitz Memorial Home
201 Belle Street · Alhambra, IL · 62001 · 6184882355
59 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$75,965 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.85 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.55 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $75,965 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected March 19, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2024
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 25, 2023
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.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 25, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 25, 2023
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected September 2, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 19, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · H September 12, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 12, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected October 2, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 12, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F September 12, 2022
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected September 29, 2022 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | Fine | $75,965 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 145921 · certified since March 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.