Alden Lakeland: Daily Care Assistance Failures - IL
Inspectors discovered oxygen flow meters were incorrectly adjusted for a resident identified as R9. The Acting Director of Nursing told investigators that when oxygen flow meters are set wrong, "the resident may not get enough oxygen," or conversely, rates set too high can cause hypercapnia, a dangerous buildup of carbon dioxide.
The facility's own policies require physician orders before administering oxygen therapy and mandate that equipment be properly calibrated to prescribed flow rates. Staff must also conduct daily assessments to ensure oxygen delivery systems function correctly.
Beyond the flow meter problems, inspectors found multiple infection control violations related to oxygen equipment. Nasal cannulas lacked required date labels indicating when they were changed, and nebulizer masks were stored improperly instead of in clean bags beside residents' beds.
The Acting Director of Nursing explained that nasal cannulas without dates should be immediately discarded and replaced during daily nursing assessments. Nebulizer masks stored outside protective bags create infection control risks, she acknowledged.
Facility policies specifically require nebulizer tubing to be "stored appropriately in a bag when not in use" and changed weekly. The equipment change schedule mandates these protocols "to prevent cross contamination."
The violations occurred despite clear written procedures requiring registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, or respiratory therapists to verify physician orders before oxygen administration and set flow dials to prescribed rates.
The nursing home also failed to post required "Oxygen In-Use" signs in the lobby area, another safety protocol designed to prevent fire hazards around oxygen equipment.
Full Inspection Report
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Last verified: June 20, 2026 · Our methodology
ALDEN LAKELAND REHAB & HCC in CHICAGO, IL was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 30, 2026.
Inspectors discovered oxygen flow meters were incorrectly adjusted for a resident identified as R9.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.