Ignite Medical McHenry
550 Ridgeview Drive · McHenry, IL · 60050 · 8159002500
84 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Ignite Medical Resorts
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $62,153 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F August 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 18, 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 February 6, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 18, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 6, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
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.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| December 14, 2023 | Fine | $62,153 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 146195 · certified since December 23, 2020. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.