Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Serenity Estates of Lena
1010 South Logan Street · Lena, IL 61048 · 101 certified beds
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About Serenity Estates of Lena
Serenity Estates of Lena is a nursing home in Lena, Illinois. Its capacity is 101 beds, below the Stephenson County median of 117 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Serenity Estates. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 36 citations, the most recent on February 25, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.91 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
1.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (36)
Records from May 2023 to February 2026.
February 25, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
February 9, 2026
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 12, 2026.
November 18, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 20, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0887Educate 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
March 27, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 11, 2025.
February 11, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 28, 2025.
September 30, 2024
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2024.
August 27, 2024
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2024.
August 1, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected August 15, 2024.
April 12, 2024
Tag F0868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
April 12, 2024
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 3, 2024.
April 12, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 8, 2024.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
2.91 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.53 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Serenity Estates, a chain of 5 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.8 for health inspections, 1.4 for staffing, 3.0 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Illinois.
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