Hands of Wellness, Inc.
A home health agency in Calumet City, Illinois 60409
1070 Sibley Boulevard, Calumet City, Illinois 60409. (708) 832-2228.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 21, 2026.
- 1.5of 5 quality of patient care rating
- Not rated patient survey rating
- 9 deficiencies cited in the last three years
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean3
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
The last inspection on record was on Mar 21, 2024: a recertification inspection.
9 deficiencies cited in the last three years.
CMS, QCOR home health inspection reports. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those deficiencies happened
9 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Mar 2024. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
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Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR home health inspection reports. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Mar 21, 2024: recertification inspection9 deficiencies
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Ep Training Program
The inspectors’ words, 939 words
“EP Training Program CFR(s): 484.102(d)(1) §403.748(d)(1), §416.54(d)(1), §418.113(d)(1), §441.184(d)(1), §460.84(d)(1), §482.15(d)(1), §483.73(d)(1), §483.475(d)(1), §484.102(d)(1), §485.68(d)(1), §485.542(d)(1), §485.625(d)(1), §485.727(d)(1), §485.920(d)(1), §486.360(d)(1), §491.12(d)(1). *[For RNCHIs at §403.748, ASCs at §416.54, Hospitals at §482.15, ICF/IIDs at §483.475, HHAs at §484.102, REHs at §485.542, “Organizations” under §485.727, OPOs at §486.360, RHC/FQHCs at §491.12:] (1) Training program. The [facility] must do all of the following: (i) Initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures to all new and existing staff, individuals providing services under arrangement, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles. (ii) Provide emergency preparedness training at least every 2 years. (iii) Maintain documentation of all emergency preparedness training. (iv) Demonstrate staff knowledge of emergency procedures. (v) If the emergency preparedness policies and procedures are significantly updated, the [facility] must conduct training on the updated policies and procedures. *[For Hospices at §418.113(d):] (1) Training. The hospice must do all of the following: (i) Initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures to all new and existing hospice employees, and individuals providing services under arrangement, consistent with their expected roles. (ii) Demonstrate staff knowledge of emergency procedures. (iii) Provide emergency preparedness training at least every 2 years. (iv) Periodically review and rehearse its emergency preparedness plan with hospice employees (including nonemployee staff), with special emphasis placed on carrying out the procedures necessary to protect patients and others. (v) Maintain documentation of all emergency preparedness training. (vi) If the emergency preparedness policies and procedures are significantly updated, the hospice must conduct training on the updated policies and procedures. *[For PRTFs at §441.184(d):] (1) Training program. The PRTF must do all of the following: (i) Initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures to all new and existing staff, individuals providing services under arrangement, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles. (ii) After initial training, provide emergency preparedness training every 2 years. (iii) Demonstrate staff knowledge of emergency procedures. (iv) Maintain documentation of all emergency preparedness training. (v) If the emergency preparedness policies and procedures are significantly updated, the PRTF must conduct training on the updated policies and procedures. *[For PACE at §460.84(d):] (1) The PACE organization must do all of the following: (i) Initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures to all new and existing staff, individuals providing on-site services under arrangement, contractors, participants, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles. (ii) Provide emergency preparedness training at least every 2 years. (iii) Demonstrate staff knowledge of emergency procedures, including informing participants of what to do, where to go, and whom to contact in case of an emergency. (iv) Maintain documentation of all training. (v) If the emergency preparedness policies and procedures are significantly updated, the PACE must conduct training on the updated policies and procedures. *[For LTC Facilities at §483.73(d):] (1) Training Program. The LTC facility must do all of the following: (i) Initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures to all new and existing staff, individuals providing services under arrangement, and volunteers, consistent with their expected role. (ii) Provide emergency preparedness training at least annually. (iii) Maintain documentation of all emergency preparedness training. (iv) Demonstrate staff knowledge of emergency procedures. *[For CORFs at §485.68(d):](1) Training. The CORF must do all of the following: (i) Provide initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures to all new and existing staff, individuals providing services under arrangement, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles. (ii) Provide emergency preparedness training at least every 2 years. (iii) Maintain documentation of the training. (iv) Demonstrate staff knowledge of emergency procedures. All new personnel must be oriented and assigned specific responsibilities regarding the CORF’s emergency plan within 2 weeks of their first workday. The training program must include instruction in the location and use of alarm systems and signals and firefighting equipment. (v) If the emergency preparedness policies and procedures are significantly updated, the CORF must conduct training on the updated policies and procedures. *[For CAHs at §485.625(d):] (1) Training program. The CAH must do all of the following: (i) Initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures, including prompt reporting and extinguishing of fires, protection, and where necessary, evacuation of patients, personnel, and guests, fire prevention, and cooperation with firefighting and disaster authorities, to all new and existing staff, individuals providing services under arrangement, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles. (ii) Provide emergency preparedness training at least every 2 years. (iii) Maintain documentation of the training. (iv) Demonstrate staff knowledge of emergency procedures. (v) If the emergency preparedness policies and procedures are significantly updated, the CAH must conduct training on the updated policies and procedures. *[For CMHCs at §485.920(d):] (1) Training. The CMHC must provide initial training in emergency preparedness policies and procedures to all new and existing staff, individuals providing services under arrangement, and volunteers, consistent with their expected roles, and maintain documentation of the training. The CMHC must demonstrate staff knowledge of emergency procedures. Thereafter, the CMHC must provide emergency preparedness training at least every 2 years. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: Based on a review of the Agency’s Emergency Preparedness plan and staff interview, it was determined the Agency failed to conduct staff training, relative to the Agency’s Emergency Preparedness plan. This has the potential to affect all Pts. who receive services from the Agency. Findings include: 1. The Emergency Preparedness plan was reviewed on 3/20/24. The Agency lacked documentation that staff received any training in 2022 and 2023, pertaining to the Agency’s Emergency Preparedness plan. 2. During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/20/24 at 3:35 PM, the Administrator confirmed the Agency failed to provide staff training relative to the Agency’s Emergency Preparedness plan after 2021.”
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Conformance With Physician Orders
The inspectors’ words, 455 words
“Conformance with physician orders CFR(s): 484.60(b) Standard: Conformance with physician or allowed practitioner orders. This Standard is not met as evidenced by: Based on clinical record review and staff interview, it was determined in 2 of 7 (Pts. #5 and 6) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure staff provide service, as ordered by the Physician and indicated in the POC. Findings include: 1. Pt. #5 was admitted for Home Health Services on 1/20/24 with the diagnoses of Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer of Left Buttock and Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer of Left Hip. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the POC for the certification period of 1/20/24 to 3/19/24 that required: “SN to perform wound care to coccyx, right hip, and back. Cleanse with wound cleanser, apply Medi honey and Mepilex every other day.” The LPN visit notes for 1 to 4 times a week from 1/21/24 to 3/12/24, included documentation the LPN provided wound care to 1 wound, the coccyx only. The record lacked documentation the LPN provided wound care to the right hip and back wounds from 1/20/24 to 3/19/24. The POC effective 1/20/24 required the SN, “Notify Physician of vital sign parameters out of range: Heart Rate: Greater Than (>) 100 Less Than () 160 Less Than () 90 Less Than (Pt. #6 was admitted for Home Health Services on 3/2/23 with the diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia. The closed clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the POC for the certification period of 5/1/23 to 6/29/23 that required, “SN Frequency: 2-3x9w”. The record lacked documentation the SN provided a second visit during the week of 5/1/23 to 5/7/23, and a second visit during the week of 6/19/23 to 6/25/23. The POC effective 5/1/23 required the SN, “Notify Physician of vital sign parameters out of range... BP: Greater Than (>) 160 Less Than ( The PT evaluation/care plan dated 5/2/23 and signed by the Physician, required the PT to provide service “2WK2, 1WK5”. The record lacked documentation the PT provided service during the week of 6/5/23 to 6/11/23. The Physician order dated 6/13/23 and signed by the Physician contained, “Continue PT 1wk2 effective week of 6-19-23 for gait training, transfer training....coordination exercises.” The record lacked documentation the PT provided any service during the weeks of 6/19/23 to 6/25/23 and 6/26/23 an 6/29/23. The ST Evaluation/Care Plan dated 5/5/23 and signed by the Physician, required the ST to provide service “1 wk 8”. The record lacked documentation the ST provided service during the week of 6/5/23 to 6/11/23. 3. During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/19/24 at 11:50 AM, both confirmed the staff failed to comply with Physician orders.”
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Home Health Aide Assignments And Duties
The inspectors’ words, 214 words
“Home health aide assignments and duties CFR(s): 484.80(g)(1) Standard: Home health aide assignments and duties. Home health aides are assigned to a specific patient by a registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional, with written patient care instructions for a home health aide prepared by that registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional (that is, physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, or occupational therapist). This Standard is not met as evidenced by: Based on a review of clinical records and staff interview, it was determined in 1 of 4 (Pt. #2) clinical records reviewed wherein the Pt. received Home Health Aide services, the Agency failed to ensure that written Pt. care instructions were provided to the Home Health Aide based on Pt. care needs. Findings include: 1. Pt. #2 was admitted for Home Health Services on 10/26/23 with the diagnosis of Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained a “Home Health Aide Care Plan – Not Started.” The record lacked documentation of a Home Health Aide Care Plan. 2. During an interview with the Administrator, Director of Nursing on 3/20/24 at 11:00 AM, the Administrator stated the PT was assigned the task but has not completed it. During the same interview, the above finding was confirmed.”
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Plan Of Care Must Include The Following
The inspectors’ words, 522 words
“Plan of care must include the following CFR(s): 484.60(a)(2)(i-xvi) The individualized plan of care must include the following: (i) All pertinent diagnoses; (ii) The patient’s mental, psychosocial, and cognitive status; (iii) The types of services, supplies, and equipment required; (iv) The frequency and duration of visits to be made; (v) Prognosis; (vi) Rehabilitation potential; (vii) Functional limitations; (viii) Activities permitted; (ix) Nutritional requirements; (x) All medications and treatments; (xi) Safety measures to protect against injury; (xii) A description of the patient’s risk for emergency department visits and hospital re-admission, and all necessary interventions to address the underlying risk factors. (xiii) Patient and caregiver education and training to facilitate timely discharge; (xiv) Patient-specific interventions and education; measurable outcomes and goals identified by the HHA and the patient; (xv) Information related to any advanced directives; and (xvi) Any additional items the HHA or physician or allowed practitioner may choose to include. This Element is not met as evidenced by: Based on interviews during a home visit, clinical records review, policy review and staff interviews, it was determined that for 3 of 7 (Pts. #2, #5 and #6) clinical records review, the Agency failed to ensure the PsOC included all the requirements. 2. Pt. #5 was admitted for Home Health Services on 1/20/24 with the diagnoses of Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer of Left Buttock and Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer of Left Hip. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the POC for the certification period of 1/20/24 to 3/19/24 that required, “SN Frequency: 2-3x9w...SN perform wound care...every other day”. The SN provided services 2 to 4 times a week from 1/21/24 to 3/12/24”. The POC effective 1/20/24 lacked an accurate SN frequency to provide services. The POC effective 1/20/24 included: “Home Health Aide to provide assistance with personal care...” The POC lacked a frequency and duration for the Home Health Aide services. 3. Pt. #6 was admitted for Home Health Services on 3/2/23 with the diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia. The closed clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the OASIS-E Resumption of Care completed by the RN and dated 4/30/23, and the LPN visit notes for 1 to 2 times a week from 5/5/23 to 6/28/23, both included documentation the Pt. had a gastrostomy tube for nutrition/ feeding. The POC for the certification period for 5/1/23 to 6/29/23 lacked instructions for gastrostomy tube feedings; including the type of feeding, feeding schedule, care and maintenance of the gastrostomy tube. 4. During interviews with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/19/24 at 10:45 AM and 11:50 AM, both confirmed the Agency failed to ensure the PsOC included all the requirements. Findings include: 1. Pt. #2 was admitted for Home Health Services on 10/26/23 with the diagnosis of Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia. During a home visit conducted with the PT on 3/18/24, the caregiver stated that Home Health Aide services have been provided 2 times a week since February 2024. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The POC for the certification period of 2/23/24 to 4/22/24 lacked frequency and duration for Home Health Aide services.”
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Only As Ordered By A Physician
The inspectors’ words, 430 words
“Only as ordered by a physician CFR(s): 484.60(b)(1) Drugs, services, and treatments are administered only as ordered by a physician or allowed practitioner. This Element is not met as evidenced by: Based on clinical record reviews, Agency policy review and staff interview, it was determined in 2 of 7 (Pts. # 5 and 7) clinical records reviewed, wherein the Pt. received wound care, the Agency failed to ensure staff obtained Physician orders for all services and/or treatments. Findings include: 1. Pt. #5 was admitted for Home Health Services on 1/20/24 with the diagnoses of Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer of Left Buttock and Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer of Left Hip. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the “Nursing Order” completed and signed by the Physician on 2/15/24 and included, “Home Health Order Sacral: SN to perform and instruct patient/PCG on wound care as follows: Cleanse wound with wound cleanser pat dry with sterile 4x4 gauze, apply Fibracol and then Xerofoarm, and cover with foam border dressing, 3x/week until healed...” The LPN visit notes dated for 1 to 4 times a week from 2/17/24 to 3/12/24 contained documentation the LPN “Cleanse with wound cleanser, apply Medi honey and mepilex every other day”. The record lacked documentation the LPN provided the wound care order signed by the Physician on 2/15/24. The LPN visit notes dated 1/21/24 to 3/12/24 included documentation the SN and/or caregiver monitored and/or assessed the patient’s blood sugar every visit. The POC for the certification period of 1/20/24 to 3/19/24 lacked interventions for blood sugar monitoring. 2. Pt. #7 was admitted for Home Health Services on 2/7/23 with the diagnosis of Unspecified Dementia, Severe, with Agitation. The closed clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the SN visit notes dated 3/10/23 and 3/13/23 that included documentation that Pt. #7 had developed a Stage 1 pressure ulcer to the left buttock with an onset date of 3/9/23, “SN cleansed/ irrigate wound (blister) and reddened areas with Skin Integrity Wound Cleanser, patted wound dry with clean 2 x 2 gauze pad, applied Duoderm using aseptic technique”. The record lacked documentation the SN obtained a Physician order for the wound care provided on 3/10/23 and 3/13/12. 3. The Agency’s policy titled, “Wound Care” was reviewed on 3/20/24. The policy required: “...the plan of care must contain the specific instructions for the treatment of the wound...” 4. During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/20/24 at 11:50 AM, both confirmed the Agency failed to ensure staff obtained Physician orders for all services and/or treatments.”
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Integrate All Services
The inspectors’ words, 410 words
“Integrate all services CFR(s): 484.60(d)(3) Integrate services, whether services are provided directly or under arrangement, to assure the identification of patient needs and factors that could affect patient safety and treatment effectiveness and the coordination of care provided by all disciplines. This Element is not met as evidenced by: Based on clinical record review, Agency policy review and staff interview, it was determined in 1 of 5 (Pt. #5) clinical records reviewed, wherein the Pt. received multiple disciplines, the Agency failed to ensure there was care coordination between care providers to ensure Pt. needs are met. Findings include: 1. Pt. #5 was admitted for Home Health Services on 1/20/24 with the diagnoses of Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer of Left Buttock and Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer of Left Hip. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the POC for the certification period of 1/20/24 to 3/19/24 that included, “...Goals... Patient will attain optimal effectiveness of pain management regimen by the end of the episode...” The PT evaluation dated 1/29/24 and PT visit notes for 2 times a week from 1/29/24 to 3/13/24 contained documentation the Pt. experienced pain 10 out of 10 (Pain severity scale: 0 equal no pain to 10 that equal severe pain), prior to therapy and after therapy. The PT evaluation also included Pt. #5 was “non-weight bearing” and had contractures to both/all shoulders, elbows, fingers, wrists, hips, knees, ankles, trunk and limited neck motions. The record lacked documentation the PT coordinated care by notifying the RN case manager or Director of Nursing, and the Physician to address the patient’s pain. 2. The Agency policy titled, “Monitoring Patient Care/Coordination of Care” was reviewed on 3/20/24. The policy required: “...1. The Agency will monitor, evaluate, and report to the patient’s/client’s physician and/or non-physician practitioner regarding the patient’s /client’s progress toward achieving goals established on the plan of care...C. Integrate services, whether services are provided directly or under arrangement, to assure the identification of patient/client needs and factors that could affect patient/client safety and treatment effectiveness and the coordination of care provided by all disciplines...iii. Agency staff are expected to contact the Agency to report patient/client needs... This will be documented on a communication note and will serve as coordination of care...” 3. During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/20/24 at 11:50 AM, both confirmed the Agency failed to ensure that care coordination between care providers occurred to meet the patient’s needs.”
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Nursing Services Supervised By Rn
The inspectors’ words, 331 words
“Nursing services supervised by RN CFR(s): 484.75(c)(1) Nursing services are provided under the supervision of a registered nurse that meets the requirements of §484.115(k). This Element is not met as evidenced by: Based on clinical record review, Agency policy review and staff interview, it was determined in 3 of 3 (Pts. #3, 4 and 6) clinical records reviewed wherein the LPN services were provided for more than 60 days, the Agency failed to ensure the RN supervised the LPN. Findings include: 1. Pt. #3 was admitted for Home Health Services on 4/5/23 with the diagnosis of Hemiplegia following Cerebral Infarction Affecting Left Nondominant Side. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained LPN visit notes from 10/3/23 to 11/27/23, 12/1/23 to 1/29/24 at 1 to 2 times a week. The record lacked documentation the RN supervised the LPN from 10/3/23 to 1/29/24. 2. Pt. #4 was admitted for Home Health Services on 9/1/22 with the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with Hypoglycemia without Coma. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/20/24. The record contained LPN visit notes from 11/1/23 to 2/20/23 and 12/27/23 to 2/21/24 at 1 to 2 times a week. The record lacked documentation the RN supervised the LPN from 11/1/23 to 2/21/24. 3. Pt. #6 was admitted for Home Health Services on 3/2/23 with the diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia. The closed clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained LPN visit notes from 3/3/23 to 4/3/23 and 5/5/23 to 6/28/23 at 1 to 2 times a week. The record lacked documentation the RN supervised the LPN from 3/3/23 to 6/28/24. 4. The Agency’s policy titled, “Employee Supervision” was reviewed on 3/19/24. The policy required: “...D. Nursing Services...2. A qualified RN will supervise the licensed professional/vocational (LPN/LVN) at least every 60 days...” 5. During interviews with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/19/24 at 10:45 AM and 11:50 AM, both confirmed the Agency failed to ensure the RN supervised the LPN.”
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Services Provided By Hh Aide
The inspectors’ words, 255 words
“Services provided by HH aide CFR(s): 484.80(g)(2) A home health aide provides services that are: (i) Ordered by the physician or allowed practitioner; (ii) Included in the plan of care; (iii) Permitted to be performed under state law; and (iv) Consistent with the home health aide training. This Element is not met as evidenced by: Based on clinical record review, observation and interviews during a home visit and staff interview, it was determined for 1 of 4 (Pt. #3) clinical records reviewed, wherein the Pt. received Home Health Aide services, the Agency failed to ensure the Home Health Aide followed the directions on the Home Health Aide Care Plan. Findings include: 1. Pt. #3 was admitted for Home Health Services on 4/5/23 with the diagnosis of Hemiplegia following Cerebral Infarction affecting left non-dominant side. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the “Home Health Aide Care Plan” completed by the RN and dated 1/29/24. The Plan required the Home Health Aide to provide the following personal care every visit: “Shower, Shower with Chair.” During the home visit conducted with Employee #2 (Home Health Aide) on 3/19/24, Pt. #3 refused to have a shower and a bed bath was provided instead. During the home visit, Employee #2 did not notify the RN prior to providing a bed bath. Employee #2 failed to follow the Aide Plan of Care or notify the RN. 2. During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/20/24 at 11:00 AM, the above finding was confirmed.”
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Required Items In Clinical Record
The inspectors’ words, 1,069 words
“Required items in clinical record CFR(s): 484.110(a)(1) The patient’s current comprehensive assessment, including all of the assessments from the most recent home health admission, clinical notes, plans of care, and physician or allowed practitioner orders; This Element is not met as evidenced by: Based on clinical record review, observation and interview during home visits, Agency Policy review and staff interview, it was determined in 5 of 7 (Pts. #2, 3, 4, 1 and 5) clinical records reviewed, the Agency failed to ensure the information contained in the clinical records were complete and accurate. 4. Pt. #1 was admitted for Home Health Services on 3/2/23 with the diagnosis of Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease with Heart Failure and Stage 1-4 Unspecified Chronic Kidney. The closed clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the SN visit notes at 1 to 2 times a week from 1/17/24 to 3/11/24 that included: “...Patient requires skilled intervention of physical therapy for exercises to increase strength and endurance...” A home visit was conducted with Employee #1 on 3/18/24. During the home visit, an interview was conducted with Employee #1 and Pt. #1, both stated the Pt. no longer required PT services. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24 and contained the PT discharge summary dated 7/12/23 that included “maximum potential reached”. The SN visit notes from 1/17/24 to 3/11/24 lacked accurate interventions. 5. Pt. #5 was admitted for Home Health Services on 1/20/24 with the diagnoses of Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer of Left Buttock and Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer of Left Hip. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The record contained the form titled, “OASIS-E Start of Care” assessment completed by the RN and dated 1/20/24. The form contained multiple choice questions regarding the patient’s present functional status. Under the section titled, “Activity”, the RN placed a checkmark under “Walks with help”. Under the section titled, “Mobility”, the RN placed a checkmark under “Slightly impaired”. In the same assessment the RN documented Pt. #5 is bedbound and dependent for all care. The PT Evaluation dated 1/24/24 included, “The patient is dependent in all bed mobility activities he requires a Hoyer lift for all transfers”. During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/20/24 at 11:50 AM, the Director of Nursing stated Pt. #5 is totally dependent for all care, have multiple contractions and is unable to walk. The OASIS-E Start of Care assessment contained conflicting and inaccurate documentation regarding Pt. #5’s functional status. The Agency’s SN visit note require the SN to assess the Pt. for pain. The section titled “Pain Profile” on the SN visit note completed by the LPN and dated 2/29/24 was left blank. The LPN visit notes for 1 to 4 times a week from 1/21/24 to 2/18/24 and 3/12/24 included Pt. #5 weighed of 136 pounds. The SN visit notes dated 1/21/24 to 3/12/24 contained SN “instruct pt/cg to weigh patient and report weight gain or loss of 5lbs in 7 days. The record contained documentation that Pt. #5 is bedbound and unable to be weighed. During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/20/24 at 11:50 AM, the Director of Nursing stated the patient’s hospital bed do not have the ability to weigh the Pt. The record contained inaccurate documentation. The LPN visit notes for 1 to 4 times a week from 1/21/24 to 2/18/24 and 3/12/24 included the Pt. had an “indwelling/Foley catheter... Catheter changes managed by Home Health Agency”. During an interview with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/20/24 at 11:50 AM, both stated Pt. #5 do not have a Indwelling/Foley catheter. The record contained inaccurate documentation. 6. The Agency policy titled, “Documentation and Standards” was reviewed on 3/20/24. The policy required: “...Use complete and accurate documentation, and reflect the care actually given at each visit... Write clinical notes so they can stand alone...” 7. During interviews with the Administrator and Director of Nursing on 3/20/24 at 10:45 AM and 11:50 AM, both confirmed the Agency failed to ensure the information contained in the clinical records were complete and accurate. Findings include: 1.Pt. #2 was admitted for Home Health Services on 10/26/23 with the diagnosis of Acute and Chronic Respiratory Failure with Hypoxia. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. During a home visit conducted with the Employee #9 on 3/18/24, the caregiver stated that Home Health Aide services have been provided 2 times a week since February 2024. As of 3/20/24, the record lacked Home Health Aide visit notes for the weeks of 2/25/24 to 3/2/24, 3/3/24 to 3/9/24 and 3/10/24 to 3/16/24. The record also included a POC for the certification period of 2/23/24 to 4/22/24. The POC included documentation of the medication “Baclofen 5 MG oral tablet one tablet every 8 hours” and “Glipizide 5 MG oral tablet 1 tablet daily by mouth.” The caregiver stated that “Baclofen” has been discontinued since December 2023 and the “Glipizide” has been discontinued for at least a year. The medications listed on the POC were inaccurate. 2. Pt. #3 was admitted for Home Health Services on 4/5/23 with the diagnosis of Hemiplegia following Cerebral Infarction affecting left non-dominant side. During a home visit conducted with Employee #2 on 3/19/24, it was stated by the caregiver that Home Health Aide visits are being provided 2 times a week. Employee #2 also stated that the visit notes are to be submitted weekly. As of the clinical record review of 3/20/24, the record lacked Home Health Aide visit notes for the weeks of 3/3/24 to 3/9/24 and 3/10/24 to 3/16/24. 3. Pt. #4 was admitted for Home Health Services on 9/1/22 with the diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus with hypoglycemia. The clinical record was reviewed on 3/19/24. The LVN/LPN Visit notes included the following documentation under the section “Visit Narrative: Vitals checked and blood sugar also discussed with daughter s/s of hypoglycemia discussed diet and fall prevention received in bed daughter noted with concerns that her dad wants to lay around a lot and does not move as much discussed aging process and safety measures also encouraged to make MD appointment to get blood work done for anemia and B12 she agreed.” The same verbiage was found on the LVN/LPN notes dated 2/7/24, 2/14/24, 2/21/24, 2/28/24 and 3/6/24. During an interview with the Administrator on 3/20/24 at 11:00 AM, it was stated that the documentation was inaccurate.”
The one inspection in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2024 | Recertification inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
Is it certified?
- Medicare-certified home health agency since Mar 31, 2009.
- Ownership: proprietary (for profit).
- No For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. deficiency on record in the last three years.
CMS, Home Health Care Agencies. Released Oct 21, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR home health inspection reports. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has anything been proven against it?
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for home health agencies, so none are shown.
- 0 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
CMS, QCOR home health inspection reports. Released Oct 20, 2026. Updated monthly.
Who does the caring?
- Offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology, medical social services and home health aide services.
- CMS doesn’t publish staffing levels for home health agencies.
CMS, Home Health Care Agencies. Released Oct 21, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who owns it?
- 2 owners or officers are people: Samuel Stephen (owns 5% or more directly, 100%); Samuel Stephen (managing employee (on the payroll), 60%).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, Home Health Agency All Owners and Home Health Agency Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated quarterly.
How do patients fare?
- CMS rates its quality of patient care 1.5 of 5.
- CMS gives no CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.: “Fewer than 70 patients completed the survey.”
- CMS compares it with the national rate: discharged to the community, worse; potentially preventable hospital stays, the same.
CMS, Home Health Care Agencies and Home Health Patient Survey. Released Oct 21, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Quality of patient care ratingCMS star rating, 1 to 5 in half stars | 1.5 of 5 |
| Patient survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of the agency’s patients, 1 to 5 | Not rated |
| Discharged to the communityCMS’s risk-adjusted rate, compared with the national rate | 32.53% (worse than the national rate) |
| Potentially preventable hospital staysCMS’s risk-adjusted rate, compared with the national rate | 16.13% (same as the national rate) |
How does it compare nearby?
- Of the 194 agencies CMS’s data show serving patients in ZIP code 60409, where this agency’s office is, 173 have a quality of patient care rating; the middle one is 3 of 5, and this one is rated 1.5 of 5.
CMS, Home Health ZIP Codes and Home Health Care Agencies. Released Oct 21, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Place | Quality rating |
|---|---|
| Hands of Wellness, Inc. This home health agency | 1.5 |
| Tsn Home Health LLC | 1.5 |
| Advocate Home Health Care Serv | 4 |
| Interim Healthcare of Chicago | 3 |
| Loyola Medicine Home Care | 4.5 |
| Prime Home Care - Olympia Fields | 4.5 |
| Enhabit Home Health | 3 |
| OSF Home Health | 4 |
| Journeycare Home Health | 4.5 |
| Ingalls Home Care Inc. | 4 |
| Providence at Home | 4.5 |
| Apple Home Healthcare, Ltd. | 4.5 |
What the record doesn’t say
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for home health agencies, so none are shown.
- Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
- QCOR says some of its home health reports are accurate or available only through May 19, 2021, because of a systems migration.
- Many home health agencies are inspected by a private accrediting organisation instead of the state, and QCOR’s home health file doesn’t appear to include those inspections: no inspection on record here doesn’t mean none took place.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Agencies (6jpm-sxkc).
Released Oct 21, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Patient Survey (ccn4-8vby).
Released Oct 21, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR home health inspection reports (HHA_2567s_2018_to_2026YTD.xlsx).
Released Oct 20, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Agency All Owners (fc009b2d-7846-44b1-b4a1-692f0c143879).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Agency Enrollments (15f64ab4-3172-4a27-b589-ebd67a6d28aa).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health ZIP Codes (m5eg-upu5).
Released Oct 21, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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