Northwestern Healthcare Center

Findings from federal nursing-home surveys published by CMS. Severity letters come from the official inspection grid.

• Aug 27, 2025·health survey

  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.

  Administration

  Severity C

  Potential for minimal harm
• Dec 9, 2024·health survey

  Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  Infection Control

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Sep 24, 2024·health survey

  Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  Pharmacy Service

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Aug 26, 2024·health survey

  Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  Quality of Life and Care

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• May 7, 2024·health survey

  Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  Nutrition and Dietary

  Severity K

  Immediate jeopardy
• Sep 5, 2023·health survey

  Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  Quality of Life and Care

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm
• Sep 14, 2021·health survey

  Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

  Quality of Life and Care

  Severity D

  Potential for more than minimal harm