Complaint Investigation

Austin Oasis, The

October 27, 2025 · Chicago, IL · 901 South Austin Blvd

Citations 1

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 216

Provider ID 145834

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Austin Oasis, The

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Inspection Summary

AUSTIN OASIS, THE in CHICAGO, IL — inspection on October 27, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Actual Harm

refusal to take Amoxicillin-Pot Clavulanate Oral Tablet 875-125 MG (milligrams).

New order for Triple Antibiotic External Ointment to be applied topically to right hand and leave out to air BID (twice daily) x 5 days, order carried out as ordered.

Abuse Prevention Program Facility Policy (undated) documents in part: This facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion.

Abuse: Abuse means any physical or mental injury or sexual assault inflicted upon a resident other than by accidental means.

Physical abuse is the infliction of injury on a resident that occurs other than by accidental means and that requires medical attention.

Physical abuse includes hitting, slapping, pinching, kicking, and controlling behavior through corporal punishment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in CHICAGO, IL, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from AUSTIN OASIS, THE or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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