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North Aurora Living & Rehab Ctr

Nursing facility

310 Banbury Road
North Aurora, IL 60542

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-IL-14E306-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
North Aurora, IL
Record Period
2023–2026
Source Documents
18
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 16 inspections from October 2023 to June 2026, state surveyors documented 42 findings at North Aurora Living & Rehab Ctr; 42 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections
16
2023–2026, complaint and standard
Findings
42
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
42
Of 42 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
2
2 fines; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2023: 11 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 31120232 inspections2024: 15 findings across 7 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 31520247 inspections2025: 15 findings across 6 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 21520256 inspections2026: 1 finding across 1 inspection12026*1 inspection2023: 11 findings across 2 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 31120232 insp.2024: 15 findings across 7 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 31520247 insp.2025: 15 findings across 6 inspections; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 21520256 insp.2026: 1 finding across 1 inspection12026*1 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
20232113
20247153
20256152
2026110

What the Record Shows

  • 42 of 42 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists 2 enforcement actions in the window: 2 fines totaling $23,000, their payment not published.
  • 14 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, December 4, 2025, recorded 5 findings (most serious: Level F).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 10, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2025

    Standard health inspection

    5 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2025
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2025
    • F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2025
    • F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2025
    • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 19, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 8, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 2, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Apr 23, 2025
    • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 23, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2025
    • F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 11, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  7. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    4 findings

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level GActual harmCorrected Jan 15, 2025
    • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 15, 2025
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 15, 2025
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 15, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  8. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    3 findings

    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
    • F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024
    • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 2, 2024

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $5,000 imposed November 15, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of November 15, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $18,000 imposed March 27, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of November 15, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  9. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    5 findings

    • F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Level LImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jul 25, 2024
    • F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 5, 2024
    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 12, 2024
    • F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 5, 2024
    • F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 5, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  10. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Jul 15, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  11. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 23, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  12. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 25, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  13. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level GActual harmCorrected Mar 30, 2024
    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 30, 2024
    • F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 30, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  14. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 10, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  15. 2023

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Nov 16, 2023
    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Nov 16, 2023

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  16. 2023

    Standard health inspection

    9 findings

    • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Oct 20, 2023
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 20, 2023
    • F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2023
    • F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 30, 2023
    • F758Implement 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 10, 2023
    • F584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 20, 2023
    • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 20, 2023
    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 10, 2023
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 20, 2023

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Protection From Abuse and Neglect, Cited in Four Inspections

    Inspectors cited F600 in November 2023, July 2024, January 2025 and April 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from abuse and neglect by anyone. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F600 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Four Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in November 2023, March 2024, June 2024 and April 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level K (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F689 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F584 in October 2023 and December 2025. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F584 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Citation F607, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F607 in July 2024 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F607 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F609 in March 2024 and January 2025. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F609 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Investigating Alleged Violations, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F610 in March 2024 and January 2025. This citation covers how the home responds to and investigates an allegation of abuse, neglect or mistreatment. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F610 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F677 in October 2023 and February 2024. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F677 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Quality of Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F684 in November 2024 and March 2025. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F684 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Pharmacy Services, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F755 in October 2023 and June 2026. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F755 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  10. 10

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in October 2023 and December 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F880 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
  11. 11

    Keep all essential equipment working safely, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F908 in October 2023 and April 2025. The agency describes it this way: Keep all essential equipment working safely. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    23232424242424242425252525252526F908 across all 16 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What happened after the abuse or neglect citation, and what changed in training or supervision?

    Protection From Abuse and Neglect: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level J.

  2. 02

    What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

    Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level K.

  3. 03

    What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?

    A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    What changed after F607 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation F607: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  5. 05

    How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

    Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  6. 06

    When an allegation is made, who investigates it, and how are residents protected in the meantime?

    Investigating Alleged Violations: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  7. 07

    How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

    Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  8. 08

    How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

    Quality of Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  9. 09

    How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?

    Pharmacy Services: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  10. 10

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  11. 11

    What changed after F908 was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Keep all essential equipment working safely: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

  12. 12

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.

  13. 13

    What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?

    An $18,000 civil money penalty was imposed March 27, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds two enforcement actions in the window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Illinois state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Oct 4, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Nov 2, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 14, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 11, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection May 9, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Jun 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Nov 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Jan 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Mar 27, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 18, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 17, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 4, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    Illinois state survey agency

    Inspection Jun 25, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 14E306

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowOctober 4, 2023 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before October 2023 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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