Nursing homes › Illinois › Serenity Estates of Lena
1010 South Logan Street, Lena, IL 61048 · (815) 369-4561 · 92 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 661 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 2/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Serenity Estates, a group operating 5 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 2.2/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $378,558 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.2/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.19 (Illinois median: 3.29). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 2.72.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 36 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-02-09 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-12 |
| 2025-11-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-20 |
| 2025-03-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-27 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-27 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-27 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-27 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-27 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Health | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-02-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-02-28 |
| 2024-09-30 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-01 |
| 2024-08-27 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-19 |
| 2024-08-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-08-15 |
| 2024-04-12 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-04-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-04-12 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-12 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-03 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-01-26 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-09 |
| 2023-05-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2023-06-08 |
| 2023-05-25 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-06-08 |
| 2023-05-25 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-08 |
| 2023-05-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-08 |
| 2023-05-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-08 |
| 2023-05-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-08 |
| 2023-05-25 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-08 |
| 2023-05-25 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-07-27 |
| 2023-05-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-08 |
| 2023-05-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-08 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOENIG, SUZANNE | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 100% | since 07/21/2025 |
| KOENIG, SUZANNE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2007 |
| SAK MANAGEMENT SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2012 |
| KOENIG, SUZANNE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2012 |
| MCDONALD, DUSTIN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/24/2025 |
| SCHLEICH, JEFFREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/10/2017 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Serenity Estates of Lena — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 146114), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/serenity-estates-of-lena-lena-il/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 146114. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.