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Failure to Maintain Acceptable Ambient Temperatures Due to Inoperable Cooling System

Evergreen Park, Illinois Survey Completed on 06-24-2025

Penalty

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Summary

The facility failed to maintain a comfortable and homelike environment by not ensuring that the cooling system was in proper working order, resulting in ambient temperatures exceeding the facility's policy range of 71 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Observations and interviews revealed that the air conditioning system in the 100-unit and 200-unit wings was not functioning adequately, with measured temperatures in the hallways reaching 81.3 and 81.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The Assistant Maintenance Director reported that the entire 100-unit area was hot due to broken fan belts on the roof fans, which led to insufficient cool air circulation. Additionally, the vents were not producing enough cool air, and individual AC units in the 100-unit wing were not working. The Administrator confirmed awareness of the temperature issue and acknowledged that the problem was reported to her. The Maintenance Director also confirmed that the temperatures were elevated and attributed the inadequate cooling to the broken fan belts. Facility policy requires maintaining ambient temperatures within the specified range and activating special procedures during extreme heat, but these measures were not effectively implemented, resulting in uncomfortable conditions for residents, staff, and the public in affected areas.

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