JENNINGS TERRACE
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Jennings Terrace has a Trust Grade of C+, which indicates it is decent and slightly above average among nursing homes. It ranks #254 out of 665 facilities in Illinois, placing it in the top half of all state facilities, and #15 of 25 in Kane County, meaning there is one local option that is better. The facility is showing improvement, having reduced its number of issues from 16 in 2024 to just 1 in 2025. However, staffing is a concern, with a rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 52%, which is around the state average. Notably, there have been some troubling incidents, such as the failure to assess for Legionella bacteria, which poses health risks, and issues with kitchen sanitization that could lead to foodborne illness. On a positive note, there have been no fines recorded, and RN coverage is average, ensuring some level of professional oversight.
- Trust Score
- C+
- In Illinois
- #254/665
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 52% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 31 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Illinois. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Near Illinois average (2.5)
Meets federal standards, typical of most facilities
Near Illinois avg (46%)
Higher turnover may affect care consistency
The Ugly 21 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Grievances
(Tag F0585)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to respond to a resident's (R1) family representative billing concern....
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Nov 2024
7 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Quality of Care
(Tag F0684)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation interview and record review, the facility failed to assess a resident's wound during a course of treatment ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to label and date medications once opened to determine the expiration date. The facility failed to remove expired medications, an...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0805
(Tag F0805)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to prepare the green peas to pureed consistency for residents on pureed diets. This applies to 5 of 5 residents (R3, R6, R13, R17,...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Antibiotic Stewardship
(Tag F0881)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based interview and record review the facility failed to utilize the McGeer Criteria from March 2024 through November 19, 2024 for residents with suspected infections based on their policy. This appli...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0947
(Tag F0947)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to provide dementia training for the CNAs (Certified Nurse Assistants) working in the facility and who were required to care for residents with...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure the facility had an assessment performed that identifies where Legionella and other opportunistic waterborne pathogens could grow. T...
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MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0847
(Tag F0847)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility's Arbitration Agreement failed to have the required language in the Arbitration Agreement Contract. This applies to all 46 residents residing at the ...
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Jan 2024
9 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to respond to a potential abuse allegation by not thoroughly investigat...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
ADL Care
(Tag F0677)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents receive assistance for grooming and hygeine cares. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R30) reviewed for groom...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to secure hazardous chemicals. This applies to 4 of 10 residents (R2, R43, R4, R10) reviewed for safe environment.
Findings incl...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Respiratory Care
(Tag F0695)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure sanitary storage/containment of respiratory equipment when not in use. This applies to 1 of 2 residents (R49) reviewed...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0760
(Tag F0760)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to administer correct dose of insulin medication. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R39) reviewed for insulin medication adminis...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Infection Control
(Tag F0880)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to isolate a covid-positive resident from her covid-negative roommate. This applies to 1 of 5 residents (R24) reviewed for infect...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0919
(Tag F0919)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure a resident had a functional call light available. This applies to 1 resident (R36) reviewed for call lights.
The findi...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure the sanitization of the kitchen, and discard and store food items to prevent the transmission of food borne illness. T...
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CONCERN
(F)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure lint was removed from the facility's dryers, posing a fire hazard. This applies to all residents residing in the facili...
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Oct 2022
4 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. On 10/18/2022, approximately at 11:17 AM entered R147's room and heard R1 softly calling out to get someone to help her. R147...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0692
(Tag F0692)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents received nutritional supplements or ...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, interview, and record review, failed to properly secure resident medications and failed to remove over the counter medications from resident's rooms. This applies to 4 of 4 resid...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0809
(Tag F0809)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide bedtime snack to residents. This applies to 9/9 residents (R9, R12, R13, R22, R30, R35, R40, R43, and R44) reviewed for meal freque...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
- • 21 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
About This Facility
What is Jennings Terrace's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns JENNINGS TERRACE an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is considered average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This mid-range rating indicates the facility meets federal standards but may have areas for improvement.
How is Jennings Terrace Staffed?
CMS rates JENNINGS TERRACE's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 52%, compared to the Illinois average of 46%. RN turnover specifically is 57%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.
What Have Inspectors Found at Jennings Terrace?
State health inspectors documented 21 deficiencies at JENNINGS TERRACE during 2022 to 2025. These included: 20 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Jennings Terrace?
JENNINGS TERRACE is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 60 certified beds and approximately 49 residents (about 82% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in AURORA, Illinois.
How Does Jennings Terrace Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, JENNINGS TERRACE's overall rating (3 stars) is above the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (52%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Jennings Terrace?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Jennings Terrace Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, JENNINGS TERRACE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 3-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Illinois. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Jennings Terrace Stick Around?
JENNINGS TERRACE has a staff turnover rate of 52%, which is 6 percentage points above the Illinois average of 46%. Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Jennings Terrace Ever Fined?
JENNINGS TERRACE has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Jennings Terrace on Any Federal Watch List?
JENNINGS TERRACE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.