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Serenity Estates of Lena

1010 SOUTH LOGAN STREET, LENA, IL, 61048

(815) 369-4561

92 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections1/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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1010 South Logan Street

Lena, IL 61048

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Bed capacity

CMS facility ID

146114

Care type

Nursing home

County

Stephenson

Facility name

Serenity Estates of Lena

Street address

1010 SOUTH LOGAN STREET

City / state / ZIP

Lena, IL 61048

Phone

(815) 369-4561

About this facility — Serenity Estates of Lena

Serenity Estates of Lena is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lena, Illinois. It is licensed for 92 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Illinois (112 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Lena and 667 skilled nursing facilities across Illinois. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Serenity Estates of Lena 78 times across 14 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Serenity Estates

Ownership type

For profit - Individual

Registered owners & officers

Koenig, Suzanne

Direct owner · Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2007

Lena Property Partners, Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2006

Mcdonald, Dustin

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Sak Management Services Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012

Schleich, Jeffrey

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

2007-07-02

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

13 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2025-03-27

Nurse staffing

3.2 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$288 per day (≈ $8,760/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

41% Medicaid · 9% Medicare · 50% private/other

Occupancy

62% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

16% below the IL median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-02-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2026-02-26

2026-02-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2026-02-12

12 earlier / fire-safety inspections (76 citations)

2025-11-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-11-20

2025-03-27Health inspection10 citations

F-0657

D · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F-0758

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2025-04-11

F-0887

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-04-11

2025-02-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-02-28

2024-09-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0557

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2024-11-01

2024-08-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0760

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-09-19

2024-08-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-08-15

2024-04-12Health inspection8 citations

F-0689

E · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F-0695

E · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-05-08

F-0712

D · No harm found

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-05-08

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-05-03

F-0868

F · No harm found

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2024-05-03

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-08

2024-01-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0578

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-03-09

2023-05-25Health inspection10 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F-0689

G · Actual harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F-0803

D · No harm foundFood safety

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.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F-0805

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2023-07-27

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-06-08

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-06-08

2025-03-27Fire-safety inspection21 citations

E-0001

F · No harm found

Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0022

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0023

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0024

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0026

F · No harm found

Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0032

F · No harm found

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0035

F · No harm found

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0036

F · No harm found

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-05-09

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0281

F · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0324

E · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0363

F · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0711

F · No harm found

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0712

C · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-09

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-05-09

2024-04-12Fire-safety inspection12 citations

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-05-30

E-0022

F · No harm found

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Corrected 2024-05-30

E-0035

F · No harm found

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Corrected 2024-05-24

E-0041

F · No harm found

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2024-05-30

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-07-06

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-05-28

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-06-30

K-0923

E · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-05-24

K-0926

F · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2024-05-24

2023-05-25Fire-safety inspection9 citations

E-0015

F · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-07-05

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-12

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-07-12

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-06-30

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-07-12

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-07-12

K-0354

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2023-07-12

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-06-30

K-0741

F · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-06-30

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 146114.

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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