EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER

1400 EAST WASHINGTON STREET, PITTSFIELD, IL 62363 (217) 285-4491
For profit - Corporation 92 Beds PETERSEN HEALTH CARE Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
45/100
#351 of 665 in IL
Last Inspection: June 2025

Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.

Overview

Eastside Health & Rehab Center in Pittsfield, Illinois has a Trust Grade of D, indicating below average performance with some concerns present. Ranked #351 out of 665 facilities in Illinois, they fall in the bottom half, but they are #1 out of 3 in Pike County, meaning they are the best option in the local area. The overall trend is improving, with issues decreasing from 5 in 2024 to 4 in 2025. However, staffing is a significant weakness, rated at 1 out of 5 stars, although they have a low turnover rate of 0%, which is good. In terms of RN coverage, the facility has less than 82% of other Illinois facilities, which raises concerns about the level of professional nursing care available. Recent inspections revealed serious issues, such as a resident developing a pressure ulcer due to inadequate repositioning and failure to provide proper care. Additionally, there were incidents of resident-to-resident aggression that went unmonitored, leaving some residents feeling unsafe. Although there have been no fines, concerns about food safety practices were noted, with improperly stored food posing a potential health risk for residents. Overall, while there are some strengths, particularly in staffing stability, the facility has notable weaknesses that families should consider when researching care options.

Trust Score
D
45/100
In Illinois
#351/665
Bottom 48%
Safety Record
Moderate
Needs review
Inspections
Getting Better
5 → 4 violations
Staff Stability
○ Average
Turnover data not reported for this facility.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
Skilled Nurses
⚠ Watch
Each resident gets only 23 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Illinois. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
Violations
⚠ Watch
15 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
★★☆☆☆
2.0
Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Staff Levels
★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Care Quality
★★★★☆
4.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2024: 5 issues
2025: 4 issues

The Good

  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in fire safety.

The Bad

2-Star Overall Rating

Below Illinois average (2.5)

Below average - review inspection findings carefully

Chain: PETERSEN HEALTH CARE

Part of a multi-facility chain

Ask about local staffing decisions and management

The Ugly 15 deficiencies on record

2 actual harm
Jun 2025 4 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Free from Abuse/Neglect (Tag F0600)

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 prevent abuse for 1 (R160) of 4 residents in a sample o...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to prevent abuse for 1 (R160) of 4 residents in a sample of 23. 1. R37's Undated Face Sheet, documents he was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and diagnoses included COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder), gastric ulcer, malignant neoplasm of ascending colon, heart attack, chronic viral hepatitis, GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disorder), malaise and diabetes. R37's Annual Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents he was alert and had no physical behaviors and had verbal behavioral symptoms directed towards others 4-6 days. R37's Care Plan, dated 11/15/2024 documents focus: behavior can be easily annoyed/agitated, and impatient. He becomes rude and hateful and has verbal aggression at times. He at times will yell/cuss at staff. He will usually stop when asked to. Often apologizes later for behavior. Goal: Behavior(s) will not interfere with other residents' rights through next review. R37's Nurse Progress Note, dated 12/4/2024 no documentation of a resident-to-resident altercation. 2. R160's Face Sheet, documents she was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and diagnoses included dementia. R160's Quarterly MDS, dated [DATE] documents she was alert and had no physical and verbal behavioral symptoms directed towards others (e.g., threatening others, screaming at others, cursing at others) occurred 1 to 3 days. R160's Undated Care Plan, didn't address that she was at risk for abuse. R160's Nurse Progress Note, dated 12/4/2024 no documentation of a resident-to-resident altercation. R160's Nurse Progress Note, dated 3/1/2025 at 3:30 PM documents she was discharged from the facility at that time. IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) Notification Form, dated 12/4/2024 documents R37 and R160 had an incident on 12/4/2024 at 12:05 PM. Description: On 12/4/2024 at approximately 12:05 PM staff reported an alleged resident to resident physical altercation. Residents immediately separated. Both residents assessed with no injury noted. Both residents PCP (personal care physician), POA (power of attorney)/resident representative. Ombudsman and local PD (police department) notified. Investigation initiated. Will send a follow up report within 5 working days. A Written statement dated 12/4/2024 at 12:05 PM V19, CNA (Certified Nurses Assistant) documented, I was sitting at the assist table and seen (R160) propelling her w/c (wheelchair) out of the dining room when she accidentally bumped (R37's) wheelchair and (R37) became upset and hit her. I immediately got up and helped (R160) out of the dining room then (R37) was fine. V1 documented this written statement. A Written Statement dated 12/4/2024 at 12:15 PM staff asked R160 what happened, and she stated, I'm not sure. I was trying to get out of the dining room. I had my head down I didn't see him until I seen his hand. Staff asked did he say anything to you? R160 responded, Not that I heard. Staff asked did you say anything to him? R160 responded, No, I didn't. V1 documented this written statement. On 6/4/2025 at 10:00 AM R37 lay in bed. R37 didn't respond to any questions asked by the IDPH surveyor. On 6/5/2025 at 11:30 AM R37 lay in bed. No response from resident regarding hitting (R160) on 12/4/2024, he just stared at me. On 6/6/2025 at 10:45 AM, V1 Administrator stated she recalled the altercation between (R37) and (R160.) V1 stated the altercation was witnessed by a CNA who reported (R37) hit (R160) across on the cheek in December 2024. V1 stated staff separated the residents immediately and there was no red mark on (R160's) cheek. V1 stated (R37) doesn't have a history of hitting other residents before this incident and hasn't hit any resident since the incident. V1 stated (R160) didn't have behaviors while she resided at the facility. The Facility's Typed Letter dated 12/11/2024 documents this letter will serve as a follow up to the initial notification sent on 12/4/2024 regarding an allegation of a resident-to-resident physical altercation between (R37) and (R160). On 12/4/2024 at approximately 12:15 PM V19, CNA reported an allegation of resident-to-resident physical altercation between (R37) and (R160.) Both residents were immediately separated and assessed with no injury noted. The facility-initiated investigation per protocol including notification of both resident's physician's and families, the ombudsman and the local police department. (R37) was interviewed and voiced (R160) bumped into his wheelchair as she was leaving the dining room. (R37) alleges a verbal exchange between them but was unable to voice what was said. (R160) was interviewed and voices she is unsure what happened. (R160) voices that she had her head down and the next thing she saw was (R37's) hand. (R160) voices she did not speak to (R37.) Staff interviews reveal that (R160) did bump into (R37's) wheelchair while attempting to leave the dining room. No one voiced witnessing any conversation between (R160) and (R37.) V19, CNA was interviewed and stated she was at the table assisting a resident and witnessed (R160) bumping into (R37's) wheelchair but she did not hear any conversation between the two residents. She immediately got up and assisted (R160) out of the dining room. This typed follow-up letter did not document that staff (V19, CNA) observed (R37) hit (R160) in the dining room during the resident-to-resident altercation. The Facility's Abuse Prevention Policy revised 11/28/2016, documents this facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation as denied below. This includes, but is not limited to, freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion and any physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms. This facility therefore prohibits mistreatment, exploitation, neglect or abuse of its residents, and has attempted to establish a resident sensitive and resident secure environment, The purpose of this policy is to assure that the facility is doing all that is within its control to prevent occurrences of mistreatment, exploitation, neglect or abuse of our residents.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0657 (Tag F0657)

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 ensure progressive interventions are documented on resi...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure progressive interventions are documented on resident's care plan for 1 of 5 (R12) residents in a sample of 23. Findings include: R12's Undated Face Sheet, documents she was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] and diagnoses included dementia, chronic pain, GERD (Gastroesopageal Reflux Disorder), hypertension, depression, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), insomnia, anxiety, malnutrition and osteoarthritis. R12's Quality Care Reporting Form, dated 2/4/2025 documents R12 sustained a left lower extremity skin tear during a transfer by bumping it on wheelchair pedal. Leg sleeves for the intervention documented. R12's Quality Care Reporting Form, dated 2/5/2025 documents R12 sustained a right forearm skin tear from bumping arm on wheelchair arm rest. Arm sleeves for the intervention documented. R12's Bruise/Skin Discoloration Incident Report, dated 3/19/2025 documents nursing description: during ADL care noted to have 6.5 CM (Centimeter) x 5.5 CM dark purple bruise to right lower arm poor nutrition, hospice care, fragile, restless with transfers causing arm to hit w/c (Wheelchair) requiring area. Resident description: Unable to answer. Incident witnessed: No. Questioned what happened and if it hurt, denies pain, MD (Medical Doctor) notified. DON (Director of Nursing) notified. POA (Power of Attorney) notified. Injuries observed at time of incident: bruise on right forearm. Other info: needs frequent reminders to wait for assistance for transfers. No intervention documented on the incident report form. On 6/5/2025 at 11:30 AM V16, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated she was familiar with (R12) and recalled in March 2025 she was very confused and had a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) so that increased her confusion. V16 stated (R12) consistently hit her arms against her wheelchair arms and that is how the bruise was sustained. V16, LPN stated she transferred (R12) from her wheelchair to her recliner that day she noted the bruise on (R12's) right forearm and documented it. V16 stated the bruise didn't occur during the transfer as it was already there and that it most likely occurred because (R12) was so restless and hit her arms on the wheelchair arms during that time. V16 stated she notified V2 of the bruise but she didn't recall what intervention was put in place at that time. R12's Undated Care Plan documents skin integrity resident is at risk for skin breakdown d/t (due to) frail skin and can be resistive with peri care at times. Interventions: 6/4/2025 leg sleeves on AM off HS (bedtime) to wear at all time d/t frail skin with risks for s/t's (skin tears.) 2/6/2025: Observe skin with AM/PM care and with toileting for redness, rashes, open areas, pain, swelling and report them to team leader. Weekly skin check. No intervention of arm sleeves documented for skin tear that was sustained on 2/5/2025. Leg sleeves were not documented on R12's care plan until 6/4/2025 for skin tear sustained on 2/4/2025 and no intervention documented to prevent futher bruising to R12's arms. On 6/5/2025 at 2:00 PM V20, Care Plan Coordinator stated she works Monday through Friday and when she is at the facility and a new intervention is added for a resident she documents it on the care plan either the same day or the next day and on the weekends the nurse starts the intervention immediately and she is notified of the new intervention and she documents the new intervention on the resident's care plan on Monday. During an interview on 6/6/2025 at 9:20 AM V2, DON stated according to the incident report dated 3/19/2025 its documented the bruise (R12) sustained on her right forearm occurred during a transfer but V16 documented the incident wasn't witnessed so she was confused by this documentation. V2 stated if (R12) was restless and hitting her arms against her wheelchair arms an appropriate intervention would be to pad the wheelchair arms to prevent further bruising/injuries. V2 stated nurses have access to resident's care plans and she expected the assigned nurse to add an intervention to the resident's care plan the same shift the incident occurred. The Facility's Care Planning Policy dated 12/2024, documents every resident will be assessed using the Minimum Data Set (MDS) according to the guidelines in the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) manual. The comprehensive plan of care must address all care issues that are relevant to the individual. No documentation on the care planning policy to show what timeframe to add/document progressive interventions on resident's care plan.
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

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 provide adequate supervision to prevent falls and implement progres...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls and implement progressive interventions for accidents and falls for 3 of 4 residents (R35, R12, R46) reviewed for accidents and hazards in the sample of 23. Findings include: 1. R35's Face Sheet documents R35 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and mild dementia. R35's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented R35 was moderately cognitively impaired and required supervision with showering. R35's Care Plan revised 3/11/25 documents R35 has risk factors requiring monitoring to reduce the potential for self-injury. R35's Fall Risk assessment dated [DATE] documented R35 was at risk for falls. R35's 3/22/25 Fall Investigation by V17, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), documents V17 entered the bathroom and found R35 sitting on her buttocks in front of the shower stall. R35 stated she was adjusting towel on the seat of the shower chair before sitting down and lost her balance, landing on her buttocks. Injuries included bruises to sacrum, right forearm, and left forearm. R35's Skin Inspection assessment dated [DATE] documents R35 had bruises to sacrum, left forearm and right forearm related to fall. On 6/5/25 at 2:45 PM, R35 stated she was alone when she fell in the shower room. She remembers an aide stepping out of the room prior to her fall, but she cannot remember which aide it was. R35 got up to get shampoo, then was putting a towel on the shower seat when her legs gave out and she landed on her bottom. She stated she still has trouble with that hip, because it hurts when she gets out of bed in the morning, and it still just is not right. On 6/5/25 at 2:35 PM, V17 was not available for interview by phone. On 6/5/25 at 1:38 PM, V1, Administrator, stated staff were not with R35 when she fell and would expect staff to stay with residents who require supervision with showering. 2. R12's Undated Face Sheet, documents she was initially admitted to the facility on [DATE] diagnoses included dementia, anxiety, depression and hypertension. R12's Undated Care Plan, documents no documentation of bruises or interventions to prevent resident from bruising. R12's Nurse Progress Note, dated 3/19/2025 at 7:23 PM documents a 6.5 CM (centimeter) x 5.5 CM dark purple bruise noted to right lower forearm. Resident states IDK (I don't know) when asked what happened. Denies pain. DON (Director of Nurses), POA (power of attorney) and MD (physician) updated. Will monitor until healed. R12's Bruise/Skin Discoloration Incident Report, dated 3/19/2025 documents nursing description: during ADL (Activities of Daily Living) care noted to have 6.5 CM x 5.5 CM dark purple bruise to right lower arm poor nutrition, hospice care, fragile, restless with transfers causing arm to hit w/c (Wheelchair)requiring area. Resident description: Unable to answer. Incident witnessed: No. Questioned what happened and if it hurt, denies pain, MD notified. DON notified. POA notified. Injuries observed at time of incident: bruise on right forearm. Other info: needs frequent reminders to wait for assistance for transfers. R12's Significant Change Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents no physical or verbal behaviors and no rejection of care. On 6/5/2025 at 11:30 AM V16, LPN stated she was familiar with (R12) and recalled in March 2025 she was very confused and had a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) so that increased her confusion. V16 stated (R12) consistently hit her arms against her wheelchair arms and that is how the bruise was sustained. V16 stated she transferred (R12) from her wheelchair to her recliner that day she noted the bruise on (R12's) right forearm and documented it. V16 stated the bruise didn't occur during the transfer as it was already there and that it most likely occurred because (R12) was so restless and hit her arms on the wheelchair arms during that time. V16 stated she notified V2 of the bruise but she didn't recall what intervention was put in place at that time. On 6/5/2025 at 11:45 AM V11, CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) stated (R12) is confused and she gets upset at times and hits her arms against her wheelchair arms. V11 reviewed the daily staffing dated 3/19/2025 and stated according to the staffing document she was assigned to (R12) on 3/19/2025 but she didn't recall (R12) hitting her arms on her wheelchair or observing a bruise on (R12's) arm that day. On 6/5/2025 at 10: 20 AM V14, CNA stated she is assigned to (R12) today and stated (R12) is confused and gets physical at times, hitting her arms against her wheelchair arms when she gets mad. On 6/5/2025 at 12:10 PM V15, CNA stated (R12) is confused and does hit her arms on her wheelchair at times when she is upset. On 6/5/2025 at 12:10 PM R12 lay in bed with her eyes open. IDPH surveyor asked her if she knew how she got the bruise on her arm on 3/19/2025, (R12) laughed and shrugged her shoulders and said, I don't remember. On 6/5/2025 at 1:40 PM, V2 Director of Nurses (DON) and V3 Assistant Director of Nurses (ADON) assessed (R12's) arms. V2 removed R12's geri sleeve on her left arm. V3 stated there was a dark pinkish/purple bruise mid forearm that measured 2.0 cm x 1.5 cm, V3 asked (R12) how she got that bruise and (R12) stated probably from the fall. V2 removed (R12's) geri sleeve on her right arm. V2 stated there was a purplish/pink bruise mid forearm that measured 1.4 cm x 1.9 cm. V2 asked (R12) how she got that bruise and (R12) stated probably from the fall. V3 stated (R12) had fell but that was a while ago. V2 stated (R12) probably got the bruises from bumping them against her wheelchair. During an interview on 6/6/2025 at 9:20 AM V2, DON stated according to the incident report dated 3/19/2025 its documented the bruise (R12) sustained on her right forearm occurred during a transfer but V16 documented the incident wasn't witnessed so she was confused by this documentation. V2 stated if (R12) was restless and hitting her arms against her wheelchair arms an appropriate intervention would be to pad the wheelchair arms to prevent further bruising/injuries. On 6/6/2025 at 10:10 AM V1, Administrator stated she isn't sure the facility has an accident/incident policy, and she will look. On 6/6/2025 at 1:00 PM no facility accident/incident policy received. 3. R46's Undated Face Sheet documents R46 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and has a diagnosis of Dementia, Major Depressive Disorder, Adjustment Disorder with Depressed Mood, Anxiety Disorder, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Lack of Coordination, and Muscle Wasting and Atrophy. R46's Care Plan with an initiation date of 6/14/2024, documents R46 has risk factors that require monitoring and intervention to reduce potential for self-injury. R46 has weakness, unsteady gait, takes psych meds, history of falls, confusion & gets up without assist. R46's Care Plan does not document new progressive interventions for R46's falls that occurred on 3/8/2025, 3/21/2025, 4/7/2025, and 5/1/2025. R46's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R46 is mildly cognitively impaired and is dependent on the assistance of staff with toileting hygiene, getting from a sitting to a standing position, lying to sitting on the side of the bed, transferring from a chair to bed/bed to chair, and toilet transfers. The Facility's Monthly Fall Analysis Report documents R46 experienced a fall on 11/28/2024, 2/20/2025, 3/8/2025, 3/21/2025, 4/7/2025, and 5/1/2025. R46's Quality Care Reporting Form dated 11/18/2024 documents R46 sustained a fall with no injuries. R46 was getting up without assistance to go to the bathroom, no call light in use. Sign placed on bathroom door to remind resident to use call light and wait for assistance. Interventions implemented to prevent another fall includes sign on bathroom door- Call don't fall. Progress Note dated 2/20/2025 at 1:45 AM documents resident pressure alarm sounding. Resident sitting on the floor in front of her recliner, the footrest to the recliner still up. Resident says that she was trying to get up and the chair tipped forward and she slid to the floor. No injuries noted. Range of motion (ROM) within normal limits (wnl). Neuro checks started and wnl. Resident denies pain or discomfort. Resident assisted up per mechanical lift. Resident placed on 30 min checks for 24 hours. Progress Note dated 3/9/2025 at 5:15 AM documents residents pressure alarm sounding. Resident sitting on floor in front of toilet in resident bathroom. Resident had adult diaper down and floor was wet with urine. Resident also had bare feet, no shoes or slipper socks on. Resident just says that she slipped. Resident denies hitting head, but Neuro checks started due to (d/t) fall not witnessed. Neuros wnl. ROM wnl. Resident denies pain or discomfort. Resident got up from floor per mechanical lift. Attempted to notify Power of Attorney (POA), but no answer. Resident placed on 30 min checks for 24 hours. Progress Note dated 3/24/2025 at 10:34 AM documents Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) met to review fall from 3/21/25. Resident was in bathroom by self and was self-transferring from toilet, attempting to pull pants up by self and lost balance causing resident to fall onto buttocks in front of toilet. Fall intervention: Staff education to not leave resident on toilet by self. Progress Note dated 4/7/2025 at 3:29 AM documents residents alarm was sounding. Resident observed laying on the floor on her right side. Resident had got up without assist and without her walker and lost her balance and fell. No injuries noted. Resident denies hitting her head, but neuro checks started d/t unwitnessed fall. Neuro checks wnl. ROM wnl. Resident denies pain or discomfort. Resident got up off the floor per mechanical lift. Resident bought to recliner at nurses' station to be in view of staff. Resident placed on 30 min checks for 24 hours. Medical Doctor (MD) made aware. Attempted to call POA, but no answer. Progress Note dated 5/1/2025 at 9:55 AM documents Resident was sliding out of recliner at nurses' station and was lowered to the floor by staff. Resident was attempting to self-transfer. Pressure alarm was in place and functioning properly. MD and POA aware. No injuries voiced. Resident denies pain or discomfort. On 6/6/2025 at 9:49 AM V2, Director of Nursing (DON), stated a new intervention should be implemented on a resident's Care Plan after each fall. V2 stated new interventions can get tricky to come up with depending on the resident and how many falls they have experienced, but the goal is for a new intervention to be put in place with each fall. The Facility's Fall Prevention Policy revised 11/10/2018, documents policy to provide for resident safety and to minimize injuries related to fall; decrease falls and still honor each resident's wishes/desires for maximum independence and mobility. Procedure: a fall huddle will be conducted with staff on duty to help identify circumstances of the event and appropriate interventions. The unit nurse will place any new intervention on the CNA assignment worksheet. All falls will be discussed in the Morning Quality Assurance meeting and any new interventions will be written on the care plan.
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 interview, observation, and record review, the Facility failed to ensure food was stored in a manner that prevents foodborne illness. This has the potential to affect all 55 residents living ...

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Based on interview, observation, and record review, the Facility failed to ensure food was stored in a manner that prevents foodborne illness. This has the potential to affect all 55 residents living in the Facility. Findings include: On 6/4/25 at 9:15 AM, in the standing freezer there was a plastic bag with uncooked steak that was not labeled or dated. The bag was previously opened and was not resealed, leaving the meat open to air. There was a bag of uncooked chicken that was not labeled or dated. The steak and chicken were both stored on the top shelf next to a sponge cake and directly above a box of dinner rolls. V4, Dietary Manager, stated, We can probably get rid of those. They have been in there for a while. On 6/4/25 at 9:20 AM, in the resident refrigerator there was a carton of ham salad with R50's name on the label. The sell by date was 5/28/25. There was a plastic bag of deli meat that was not dated. The bag had been opened and was not resealed, leaving contents open to air. V4 stated that should have a label on it. On 6/4/25 at 9:23 AM, in the standing refrigerator there were two pitchers labeled sweet tea with use by dates of 5/9. There were two pitchers labeled lemonade with use by dates of 5/9. There was a pitcher containing a clear liquid with no label or date. There were 26 individual cups of assorted colored liquids on a tray that were not labeled or dated. There was a plastic container labeled turkey with use by date of 5/9. V4 stated, We will throw that out. On 6/6/25 at 9:48 AM, V1, Administrator, stated she expects staff to follow the Facility's food storage guidelines. The Facility's Undated Food Storage Policy documents, Food shall be stored at appropriate temperatures and using appropriate methods to ensure the highest level of food safety. All food items will be labeled. The label must include the name of the food and the date by which it should be sold, consumed, or discarded. Discard food that has passed the expiration date, and discard food that has been prepared in the facility after seven days of storing under proper refrigeration. Leftover contents of cans and prepared food will be stored in covered, labeled and dated containers in refrigerators and/or freezers. Store raw animal foods such as eggs, meat, poultry, and fish separately from cooked and ready-to-eat food. If they cannot be stored separately, place raw meat, poultry and fish items on shelves beneath cooked and ready-to-eat items. It multiple shelves are available, the raw animal food with the highest final cooking temperature shall be stored on the lowest level, i.e. poultry and stuffed foods. The Facility's Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS 671) dated 6/4/25 documents there are 55 residents living in the Facility.
May 2024 3 deficiencies
CONCERN (D)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Incontinence Care (Tag F0690)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide complete incontinent care to prevent urinary ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to provide complete incontinent care to prevent urinary tract infections for 2 of 3 residents (R17, R45) reviewed for incontinent care in the sample of 39. Findings include: 1. On 4/30/24 at 11:31 AM, V5, Certified Nurses Aide, (CNA) and V17 CNA, performed incontinent care for R45. V17 removed R45's incontinent brief. The brief was soiled with urine and a small amount of feces. V17 with wet wash cloths and peri-wash cleansed the right and left groin, V17 spread the labia and then with a wash cloth with one finger underneath the cloth wiped the urinary meatus. V17 then dried the areas. R45 was rolled over onto her right side. V17 with 3 wet wash cloths and peri-wash cleansed the rectal area and buttocks. V17 then placed a new incontinent brief and pants on R45. V17 failed to clean the pubic area, thighs, or labia. R45's admission Information Sheet, undated, documents that R45 was admitted on [DATE]. R45's Cumulative Diagnosis Log, undated, documents R45 has diagnoses of Left Side Hemiplegia and Dementia. R45's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documents that R45 is severely cognitively impaired, is totally dependent on staff for toileting hygiene, and is always incontinent of bowel and bladder. 2. On 04/30/24 at 9:45 AM, V9, CNA and V10, CNA entered R17's room to lay her down and provide incontinent care. R17's pants and incontinent brief was removed. R17's incontinent brief was moderately soiled with urine. V9 with a wet washcloth and peri-wash cleansed the right groin, left groin, and then wiped down the labia and the urinary meatus, flipped the cloth and repeated the process. V9 then wiped again with a wet washcloth. R17 was rolled over onto her right side. V9 wiped the rectal area with a wet washcloth and peri-wash. The washcloth had visible stool on it, with another cloth V9's rectal area was wiped again. The cloth had visible stool on it. R17 was rolled back onto her back. V10 then fastened the incontinent brief. V9 returned to the bedside. V9 and V10 covered R17 and assisted R17 with positioning. V9 failed to cleanse the rectal, buttocks, or the gluteal folds. R17's Profile Sheet, undated, documents that R17 was admitted on [DATE]. R17's Cumulative Diagnosis Log, undated, documents that R17 has diagnoses of Dementia and Expressive aphasia. R17's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R17 is severely cognitively impaired, is totally dependent on staff for toiling hygiene, and is always incontinent of bowel and bladder. On 5/2/24 at 10:35 AM, V9, was questioned why she did not why she did not completely clean R17, V9 stated, I didn't notice any stool on the cloth. On 5/2/24 at 10:47 AM, V2, Director of Nurses, stated, During incontinent care, I expect the groin, pubic area, thighs and labia cleansed with more than just one wipe. The policy Perineal Cleansing, undated, documents, Female Resident. 12. Wash the pubic area including upper inner aspect of both thighs and front portion of perineum. a. Use long strokes from the most anterior down to the base of the labia. b. After each stroke, refold the washcloth to allow use of another area. 13. Follow same procedure for rinsing 14. Dry thoroughly. 15. Instruct or assist resident to turn to their side with tope leg slightly bent. 16. Wet the washcloth and soap, other cleansing agent. 17. Wash peri-anal thoroughly with each stroke beginning at the base of the labia and extending up over the buttocks. a. Refold the cloth, as before, to provide clean area. b. Washing should alternate side to side, ending with center anal area. 18. Rinse cloth and entire area in same sequence as above. Dry thoroughly.
CONCERN (E)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents

Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to do complete hand hygiene, assist residents with handwashing, maintain a clean field during a wound dressing change, and ensure...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to do complete hand hygiene, assist residents with handwashing, maintain a clean field during a wound dressing change, and ensure resident rooms and common resident-use areas are cleaned in a manner that prevents the spread of infection for 9 of 24 residents (R6, R7, R9, R11, R17, R18, R23, R33, R48) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 39. Findings include: R6's Laboratory Result, dated 4/9/24, documents R6 wound to R6's right leg is positive for Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA). On 4/30/24 at 9:13 AM, V13, Housekeeper, was seen cleaning R6's room. R6 was on contact isolation for MRSA. V13 stated that she uses this same cart to clean all rooms. V13 pulled a washcloth out of a bucket of water on the cart and took it into R6's room, began wiping things down, then placed the washcloth into a plastic bag. V13 used the toilet brush off her cart and cleaned R6's toilet and replaced it back on the cart. V13 used the broom off the cart, swept the floor, then put the broom back on the cart. V13 then used the mop sitting in the mop bucket and mopped R6's floor, then placed the mop back into the mop bucket of water. V13 finished R6's room and took the cleaning cart down the hall and began cleaning the West-Hall restroom/shower room with the same contaminated broom, mop, and mop water that was used in R6's isolation (MRSA) room. On 5/2/24 at 9:03 AM, V13, Housekeeper, stated that she changes her mop water whenever it looks dirty. V13 stated that on isolation rooms, she tries to change the water after every room, but sometimes she gets confused and forgets. V13 stated that the other day when she was cleaning (R6's) room, she did go into the shower room on the west-hall to clean that room after cleaning R6's. On 5/2/24 at 9:08 AM, V21, Housekeeper, stated that she starts out her shift with a clean mop bucket of water, she will clean and mop the non-isolation rooms first, then change the mop water, and then do the isolation rooms. When she is done with the isolation rooms, she will change the mop water and mop head. V1, Administrator, provided a list of residents who received a shower in the West-Hall shower room on 4/30/24. This was after V13 used contaminated mop water to clean the shower room. There were six residents R9, R11, R18, R23, R33, and R48 who received a shower in that shower room that day. On 5/2/24 at 9:28 AM, V20, Regional Nurse, stated the Routine and Terminal Cleaning of Isolation Rooms Policy, does not address mopping the floor, or when to change the mop water or mop head. V20 stated that she would expect the housekeeper to clean the broom and change the mop water and mop head after cleaning an isolation room. The Facility's Routine and Terminal Cleaning of Isolation Rooms, dated 5/30/14, documents To ensure all resident isolation rooms are clean and to prevent the spread of microorganisms. 2. On 5/1/24 at 9:42 AM, V16, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was performing wound care on R6. V16 donned PPE (personal protective equipment) and removed the old dressing from R6's right leg. V16 donned new gloves with no Hand Hygiene done in between glove changes. V16 went into the restroom and got a paper towel from the wall dispenser, wet it from the restroom sink, then walked back to R6 and began wiping his wound on his right leg with the wet paper towel. V16 then used a dry paper towel from the restroom dispenser and dried off the wound. V16 doffed PPE and walked out of room and gathered supplies from the wound cart. V16 took out the Calcium Alginate from the original package and placed it on the top of the cart, without wiping the cart down or having a clean barrier. V16 then picked up the dry dressing, dated it, obtained Kling wrap, and tape, and again placed all supplies on top of the cart while donning PPE again. V16 then entered the room with supplies, and applied the Calcium Alginate to the wound, wrapped R6's leg with Kling, and secured with tape. R6's Laboratory Result, dated 4/9/24, documents R6 wound to his right leg has MRSA. R6's Wound Center Physician Order, dated 4/30/24, documents Cleanse the wound with mild soap and water, gently pat dry prior to applying clean dressing. Apply primary dressing to wound: Begin Calcium Alginate with Silver then dry gauze and roll gauze and tape. Change dressing every day. On 5/2/24 at 10:00 AM, V22, LPN, stated that she will clean R6's wound with wound cleaner or water and 4X4's, will pat dry, then apply the Calcium Alginate and cover with a non-stick pad and tape or wrap to his leg. On 5/2/24 at 10:13 AM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON), stated that she would expect the nurses to maintain a clean and/or sterile field while performing wound care, and to follow physician orders for appropriate wound care and cleaning. The Facility's Dressing Change Policy, dated 7/2007, documents To avoid introducing organisms into a wound. Procedure: 7. Set up clean area for supplies. 13. Wash your hands. 17. Cleanse wound per physician's order or use gauze and forceps or cotton applicators. 19. Apply dressing without touching wound or side of dressing. 3. On 04/29/24 at 01:38 PM, V2 entered R7's room to hang / run an IV (Intravenous) of Piperacillin and Tazobacton 3.375 grams in 100 ML (milliliters) of Normal Saline (NS). V2 performed and hygiene, donned gloves, spiked the IV bag, primed a new IV line, cleansed IV catheter hub with alcohol, flushed with 10 ML of NS and attached the line. V2 set the IV pump to run at 100 ml/hr (hour). V2 removed her gloves and exited the room. V2 failed to perform hand hygiene. On 5/2/24 at 10:20 AM, V2, stated, I was talking to (R7) and just forgot. I was trying to keep him happy. On 5/1/24 at 3:30 PM, V20 stated that all staff should wash hands before putting on gloves and after removing them. The policy Hand Hygiene, dated 8/14/23, documents, Hand washing can also be used routinely in the following clinical situations: 6. Removing gloves. 4. On 04/30/24 at 9:45 AM, V9, Certified Nurse Aide, (CNA) and V10, CNA entered R17's room to lay her down and provide incontinent care. R17's pants and incontinent brief was removed. During care, V9 left the bedside to go wash her hands. V10 stayed at bedside. R17 reached down with both hands and began to scratch at her pubic area. V10 stated, Oh no get your hands out of there. V10 then assisted R17 with placing her hands on her stomach. V10 failed to wash R17's hands. On 5/2/24 at 11:13 AM, V10, was questioned why she did not offer to wash R17's hands, V10 stated, Oh my gosh, I forgot. On 5/2/24 at 11:15 AM, V1, Administrator, stated, We do not have a policy specifically toward washing of a residents hands, but I would expect staff to help and encourage residents to wash their hands when needed.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on record review and interview the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) 8 hours a day seven days a week. This has the potential to affect all 50 residents residing at the facility....

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Based on record review and interview the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) 8 hours a day seven days a week. This has the potential to affect all 50 residents residing at the facility. Findings include: On 04/29/24 at 1:20 PM, the facility daily staffing sheets were reviewed. The staffing sheets documents there was no RN coverage for 8 hours a day in the facility for the following dates: 4/6/24, 4/7/24, 4/20/24 and 4/21/24. On 4/29/2024 at 3:09 PM, V1, Administrator, stated the facility does not have a policy on staffing. V1 stated a RN should be on duty 8 hours a day seven days a week. The CMS 671 Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid, dated 4/29/2024, documents a census of 50 residents.
Jan 2024 2 deficiencies
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

Deficiency F0604 (Tag F0604)

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 provide freedom from inappropriate physical restraint use for 1 of ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide freedom from inappropriate physical restraint use for 1 of 1 residents (R5) reviewed for restraint in the sample of 8. Findings include: R5's Face Sheet, undated, documents that R5 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of anxiety and Dementia. R5's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documents that R5 is severely cognitively impaired and requires assist with ambulation and mobility. The facility supplied letter, dated 7/3/23, documents, On 6/29/23 at approximately 1:30 PM, (V2, Director of Nurses) reported to administrator that (R5) was restrained inappropriately in his wheelchair. It continues, It was noted that (R5) has been sitting his wheelchair at the nurse's station so that the staff could monitor him closely due to attempting to get up frequently without assist and was at risk for falling. It continues, (V5, Licensed Practical Nurse) then stated that she placed a gait belt around his upper abdomen loosely and his wheelchair to keep resident from standing up without assist. It continues, The facility was able to substantiated the alleged inappropriate restraint involving (R5). On 1/4/23 at 12:30 PM, V1, Administrator, stated that V5 did have a gait belt wrapped around R5 and it was looped around the wheelchair. V1 stated that V5 was educated and disciplined. V1 stated that restraining someone is not allowed. There were no other residents in the building with restraints. On 1/4/23 at 1:00 PM, V5, Licensed Practical Nurse, stated, (R5) was sitting in his wheelchair and he kept trying to get up. I had to get my evening medications passed so I was taking him down the hall with me and my cart. He had a gait belt around him already. I took the gait belt and looped it around the wheelchair handle. It was loose on him. It wasn't tight. I was just trying to keep him seated. He had it on for maybe 5 minutes. I know it was stupid. The Physical Restraint / Enabler Policy, undated, documents, To allow residents to be free of physical restraints which are not required to treat the resident's medical symptoms or as a therapeutic intervention. Physical restraints shall not be used for the purpose of discipline or convenience.
CONCERN (F) 📢 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

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide 8 hours of consecutive Registered Nurse coverage. This failure has the potential to affect all 51 residents living in the facility....

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Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide 8 hours of consecutive Registered Nurse coverage. This failure has the potential to affect all 51 residents living in the facility. Findings include: On 1/4/24 at 11:20 AM, V2, Director of Nurses, stated, We do have days that I work the floor because we are short. There are days when we do not have our 8 hours of consecutive Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. V1 stated that the facility just hired a few RN's hopefully it will get better. We usually have on days 2 nurses and 5 to 6 cna's (Certified Nurse Assistants), evenings 2 nurses and 5 cna's and nights 1 nurse and 3 cna's. The review of the Daily Staffing Schedules dated, 12/1/23 to 1/4/24, documents the facility failed to provide 8 hours of consecutive RN nursing coverage on: 12/4/23, 12/5/23, 12/6/23,12/11/23, 12/12/23, 12/18/23, 12/19/23, 12/20/23, 12/25/23, 12/26/23, 12/27/23, and 12/28/23. The facility was unable to provide a policy for RN coverage. The Long Term Care Facility Application For Medicare and Medicaid, dated 1/04/24, documents that 51 residents reside in the facility.
Jun 2023 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

Pharmacy Services (Tag F0755)

Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident

Based on interview and record review the facility failed to transcribe a physician order to the resident's Physician Order Sheet to ensure medications are administered as ordered for 1 of 1 resident (...

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Based on interview and record review the facility failed to transcribe a physician order to the resident's Physician Order Sheet to ensure medications are administered as ordered for 1 of 1 resident (R2) reviewed for pharmaceutical services in the sample of 4. Findings include: R2's admission Nursing Assessment, dated 5/2/23, documented diagnoses of Atrial flutter, Prolonged heart QT waves, Dementia, and Hypertension. R2's Physician's Order, dated 5/2/23, documents Eliquis 5 milligrams tablet twice a day and scheduled for 8:00AM and 5:00PM for Atrial Flutter of the heart. On 6/7/23 at 2:10 PM, V3 Licensed Practical Nurse, LPN, stated that R2 had blood in her adult incontinent brief. V3 stated she telephoned V4, R2's Physician, on 5/27/23 at 7:15 AM, regarding R2's blood in stool. V3 stated she received a verbal telephone order from V4 to hold R2's Eliquis for the 8:00AM scheduled dose and order a STAT (immediate) hemoglobin and hematocrit (H&H) blood draw and then to notify V4 when the lab results came back. V3 stated she held the 8:00 AM Eliquis scheduled dose as ordered, obtained R2's blood sample and sent off to the laboratory immediately. V3 stated the results of the H&H results came back to the facility within a few hours. V3 stated she notified V4 by telephone and received an order to continue R2's Eliquis as scheduled. V3 stated she documented on the Medication Administration Record (MAR) to hold the one single 8:00AM dose; however, failed to transcribe on R2's Physician's Order Sheet (POS), to continue/resume R2's Eliquis scheduled dosage twice a day. R2's Skilled Progress Note, dated 5/27/23 at 7:15AM, written by V3 documented, N.O (New order) received from V4. Please see POS (Physician Order Sheet). The Note documented Resident had large copious amount of blood in depends in her stool this morning. R2's, POS, dated 5/27/23, un-timed and written by V3, documents1.) STAT emergency laboratory draw for H&H blood draw. 2.) Hold Eliquis until H&H result called to V4. 3.) ok to send to ER (emergency room) for evaluation and tx. (treatment) if another bleeding episode occur. R2's, Skilled Progress Note, dated 5/27/23 at 10:15AM, documented V4 was called regarding R2's H&H results and V4 said to continue Eliquis and watch resident if she has another bleeding episode or continues not to eat or drink all day as V4 would recommend her to be evaluated by Emergency Department and follow-up with V6, R2's physician. R2's May 2023 MAR, documented, HOLD, written in the 8:00AM check box for the Eliquis, initialized by V3, who received the order. The MAR documented that R2 received the 5:00 PM dose. The MAR documented R2 did not receive Eliquis on 5/28/23. R2's June 2023 MAR, documented R2 did not receive Eliquis on 6/1 and 6/2/23. The MAR documented HOLD on 6/2/23. On 6/7/23 at 2:46 PM, V7, LPN stated, she documented in the MAR on 6/1/23 that R2 did not receive her 8:00AM and 5:00 PM dose of Eliquis, as this was reported to her from a previous nurse reporting off work that R2's Eliquis is not to be given, and stated she wrote the word hold, on the MAR for the following day, 6/2/23. V7 stated she assumed that since R2 had rectal bleeding not to give the Eliquis (blood thinner) and failed to follow-up with the physician on clarification of the medication order and did not follow-up to look in R2's POS of a medication order change. On 6/7/23 at 3:40PM, V5, Registered Nurse for V6's (R2's Physician), stated that V6 did not order to discontinue R2's Eliquis. On 6/8/23 at 12:00PM, V1, Administrator, stated she would expect the nursing staff to document and process physicians order when received. The facility's policy and procedure, entitled, Pharmacy Medication Orders and Resident's Charts, dated 10/06, documents, Telephone orders are to be written on the special Physician's Telephone Orders form, and signed by the nurse taking the order. Whenever possible, the licensed nurse receiving the physician order should completely transcribe the order before returning the chart to the rack. Transcription includes transcribing the order to the following: The POS, MAR. All orders must include complete directions, including frequency, special directions.
Apr 2023 5 deficiencies 2 Harm
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Pressure Ulcer Prevention (Tag F0686)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to appropriately reposition to prevent shearing and press...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to appropriately reposition to prevent shearing and pressure, ensure pressure ulcer treatment performed as ordered and dressing intact for 1 of 2 resident (R26) reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 32. This failure resulted in R26's sustaining a shear / pressure ulcer of the right buttocks and coccyx. Finding include: R26's Profile Face Sheet, undated, documents that R26 was admitted on [DATE] with diagnoses of Heart Failure, Type 2 diabetes and morbid obesity. R26's Nursing admission Assessment, dated 2/13/23, documents that R26 had no open areas on her buttocks. R26's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R26 is moderately cognitively impaired, is totally dependent on 2 staff members for bed mobility and is at risk for pressure ulcers and does not have a pressure ulcer at this time. R26's Monthly weight documents that in April 2023, R26 weighed 253.4 pounds. R26's Skin Assessment, dated 3/25/23, documents, Skin to buttocks sheared r/t (related to) to small (mechanical lift) pad. R26's A. I. M. (Assessment Intercommunication Management) for Wellness, dated 3/27/23, documents, This change of condition, symptoms, or signs observed and evaluated are new skin areas on R (right) lower extremity and R hip. Nursing note; Resident noted to have several scattered opened areas not pressure related. Cleansed and creamed at this time. No infection noted. Skin Displaced. Can we have an order to cleanse and cover with cream TID (three times a day) and prn (as needed). R26's Treatment Administration Record (TAR), dated 3/28/23, documents, Apply triad cream to areas and R leg and hip every shift and prn. R26's Wound Doctor Notes, dated 3/30/23, documents that R26 has a Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer to the right buttock with full thickness. This Pressure Ulcer measures 8.5 x 13 x 0.1 cm (centimeter). Primary Dressing: Collagen powder apply once daily for 30 days; Alginate calcium with silver apply once daily for 30 days, Santyl apply once daily for 30 days. Gauze island with border apply daily for 30 days. R26's Wound Doctor Notes, dated 3/30/23, documents that R26 has a Stage 1 Pressure Ulcer of the right inferior medial hip with partial thickness measuring 3 x 13 x 0.1 cm. Dressing: Collagen Powder apply once daily for 30 days; Alginate calcium with silver apply once daily for 30 days. Dressing Gauze island dressing with border apply once. daily for 30 days. R26's Wound Doctor Notes, dated 3/30/23, documents that R26 has a unstageable Pressure ulcer of the medial coccyx full thickness measuring 1.5 x 1.5 cm x 0.1 cm. Dressing: Collagen powder apply once daily for 30 days; alginate calcium with silver apply once daily for 30 days; Santyl apply once daily for 30 days Dressing: Gauze island with border apply once daily for 30 days. The NPUAP (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel) at https://cdn.ymaws.com/npuap.site-ym.com/resource/resmgr/npuap_pressure_injury_stages.pdf documents the definition, Unstageable Pressure Injury: Obscured full- thickness skin and tissue loss Full-thickness skin and tissue loss in which the extent of tissue damage within the ulcer cannot be confirmed because it is obscured by slough or eschar. If eschar is removed, a Stage 3 or Stage 4 pressure injury will be revealed. R26's Wound Doctor Notes, dated 3/30/23, documents that R26 has a Stage 1 Pressure Ulcer of the right inferior medial hip with partial thickness measuring 2.4 x 13.5 x 0.1 cm. Dressing: Skin prep once daily for 30 days. R26's Physician Orders, dated 3/30/23, documents, Cleanse area to rt (right) buttock apply Santyl, calcium alginate collagen powder change daily x (times) 30 days. Cleanse area to rt inferior medial hip apply collagen powder calcium alginate with silver change daily x 30 days. Cleanse area to coccyx apply collagen, calcium alginate with silver and santyl change daily x 30 days. R26's Wound Doctor Notes, dated 4/7/23, documents that R26 has a Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer to the right buttock with full thickness. This Pressure Ulcer measures 9.2 x 12.5 x 0.1 cm (centimeter). Primary Dressing: Collagen powder apply once daily for 22 days; Alginate calcium with silver apply once daily for 22 days. Gauze island with border apply daily for 30 days. R26's Wound Doctor Notes, dated 4/7/23, documents that R26 has a unstageable Pressure ulcer of the medial coccyx full thickness measuring 1.0 x 1.9 cm x 0.1 cm. Dressing: Collagen powder apply once daily for 22 days; alginate calcium with silver apply once daily for 22 days; Santyl apply once daily for 22 days Dressing: Gauze island with border apply once daily for 30 days. R26's Physician Orders, dated 4/7/23, documents, R buttock - DC (discontinue) santyl to area apply collagen powder calcium alginate cover with dry dressing change daily and PRN (as needed). R26's Skin Assessment, dated 4/7/23, documents, R buttocks: Stage 3 Pressure Ulcer 9.2 cm (centimeter) x 12.5 cm x 0.1 cm. Irregular Shape. Red and yellow in color with moderate drainage. R26's Skin Assessment, dated 4/7/23, documents, Medial Hip: Stage 1 pressure Ulcer 2.4 cm x 13.5 cm x 0.1 cm Irregular shape. Red and yellow in color with no drainage. On 4/13/23 at 11:03 AM, V15, Certified Nurses Aide (CNA), and V14, CNA, provided pericare for R26. R26 did not have a dressing on the right medial coccyx. At the end of care V14 and V15 pulled R26 up to the head of the bed. R26 was not lifted during this. R26 was drug along the mattress by a bed pad. On 4/13/23 at 11:26 AM, V17, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), provided dressing changes for R26. V17 covered the right inferior medial hip with tape. V17 failed to apply skin prep as ordered. On 4/12/23 at 2:15 PM, V1, Administrator, and V16, LPN, both stated that R26's right buttock wound just appeared one day. V1 further stated that she was getting R26 a low air-loss mattress and that it will be delivered tomorrow. On 4/13/23 at 12:20 PM, V24, Wound Doctor, stated that R26's right buttocks wound very well could have started as a shear but now it is a pressure ulcer from not repositioning. V24 stated that today the wound is 6.6 x 12.5 centimeters. V24 stated that it will more than likely take 2 months for the wound to heal and that it is very important to offload and reposition for wound healing. V24 also stated that tape should have not been put over the right inferior medial hip because she ordered skin prep for that area. On 4/13/23 at 1:45 PM, V1, Administrator, stated that R26 should be positioned in bed using a draw sheet and that 2 staff members are not enough for R26 to be turned and repositioned. The facility policy Preventative Skin Care dated revised 1/18, documents it is the facility's policy to provide preventative skin care through repositioning and careful washing, rinsing, drying, and observation of the resident's skin condition to keep the clean, comfortable, well groomed, and free from pressure ulcers. The policy documents: #11 Practice care in moving and lifting residents. a) Prevent shearing forces during moving and transfers. b) Prevent pulling resident across the sheets. c) Avoid scratches, bruises, and skin irritation. This policy does not address treatments.
SERIOUS (G)

Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures

Accident Prevention (Tag F0689)

A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** B. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent resident to resident...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** B. Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent resident to resident aggression, damage of resident property, and invasion of resident rooms for 9 of 9 residents (R9, R19, R32, R40, R41, R43, R44, R47, R55) reviewed for supervision in the sample of 28. This failure resulted in R41 and R44 being fearful of R55 because of his repeated aggressive behaviors and invasion of other residents' rooms. Findings include: R55's April 2023 Physician Order Sheet documents Vascular Dementia. R55's Quarterly Psychosocial Assessment, dated 1/9/23 and 4/5/23, both document a diagnosis of Dementia, his Cognition as severe Impairment/Problem and Behavior to monitor: R55 toilets in inappropriate locations, wanders, enters bedrooms uninvited. R55's Social Service Progress notes, dated 4/5/23, documents R55 often wanders, goes in and out of other resident rooms, which agitates/upsets residents. He urinates in inappropriate places, on beds, chairs, walls, on floor. He becomes verbally/physically abusive and resistive. At times is not easily redirected. Often sits in recliner at nursing station. R55's Nurse Notes, documented the following dates of behaviors: On 1/9/23, R55 is restless, wanders, goes into other resident's rooms, urinates in inappropriate places, will go wherever he wants, wanders most of the night. On 1/16/23, R55 exit seeking, pushing on exit doors. On 2/8/23, R55 continues to frequently be up at night, goes into other resident's rooms which upsets the residents. Has been known to urinate on beds, recliners. On 2/20/23, 2/21/23, 2/22/23, documents wandering around in and out of resident's rooms, one episode, of flushing snacks down the toilet, combative with staff. Another episode, wandering, in and out of resident's rooms, and laying in their beds and eating their snacks, not easily redirected. Another episode on 2/25/23, R55 aggressively hitting staff and aggressive with a visitor. On 3/2/23, R55 this morning, wondering the halls as usual for this resident, has had aggressive behavior. This evening R55 wandering the facility and in and out of other resident's rooms. R55's Care Plan, current review dated 4/6/23, documents, R55 wanders, goes in and out of other residents rooms, goes in and out of bath/shower rooms when others are in there. often urinates inappropriate places, out in the hallway, in trash cans, was noted in another residents room and sat in their recliner voided (urinated), voided on another residents bed. Also documents undated hand written interventions to seat @ (at) ns (nursing) station, offer snack/drink. Current interventions, dated 2/23/23, for Trazadone (an antidepressant and sedative classification). R55's Facility Reported Incident form, dated 2/23/23, documented, on 2/23/23 at 6:21AM, V23, Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), witnessed R55 was standing at the nursing station and R32 was sitting in a recliner at the nursing station when R55 walked over and struck R32 in the side of the head. R55's Behavior Tracking Record, dated April 2023, documents diagnosis of Dementia with Targeted Behavior of: Combative, hitting, punching, slapping, pushing. The Goal: Will Cause no harm to self or others. The Interventions: 1:1, remove from area, divert attention, offer drink/snack. It documented this behavior occurrence 10 times on 4/12/23, however, no intervention and outcomes were documented. R55's Second Behavior Tracking log documents Wandering-goes into other residents room, attempts to exit and Third Behavior Tracking, documents, Toilets in inappropriate places, on carpet, on walls, trash cans, in recliners, on beds. On 4/11/23 at 1:10PM, V6 and V7, both CNAs, stated when R55 starts going into residents rooms, they redirect back to the recliner at the nursing station. On 4/12/23 at 9:10AM, V12 and V18, both CNA's, stated they were showering R55 in the shower room, when R55 hit V12 in the chest and V18 in the stomach. They both stated, R55 then calmed down and his shower was completed. They also stated they reported this incident to V22, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). On 4/12/23 at 2:00PM, V1, Administrator, stated she was not aware of this incident. On 4/13/23 at 8:51AM, V22, LPN, stated V12 and V18 reported to her the physical altercation that occurred on 4/12/23 of R55 hitting both CNAs while R55 was getting a shower. V22 stated, I got side tracked and did not report the incident to (V1, Administrator). On 4/12/23 from 8:45AM through 2:00PM, based on 15 minutes or less observation intervals, R55 was asleep in recliner in front of the nursing station no resident centered activities were provided. At 2:20PM, R55 got up out of the recliner located at nursing station. R55 walked down the hallway towards the dining area. R55 stopped and opened a resident's closed door, stepped in the room, and walked out of the room. There were no staff present in the area during this time. On 4/11/23 at 2:05PM, V6, CNA, stated that earlier today, R55 went into R9 and R40's room, which they were not in their rooms at the time, and was witnessed and reported by R44. V6 stated that R55 peed, in their trash can that is between the two resident's beds. On 4/12/23 at 1:40PM, R19 stated she saw R55 enter R9's and R40's room, as she can see the room from her recliner. R19 stated R55 was in that room for a while, she activated her call light to alert the nursing staff that R55 was in R9's and R40's room. R19 stated she heard the nurse state that R55 had urinated in their trash can in their room. R19 states, Please stop him from going into our rooms. R19 stated she was asleep in her recliner, when she woke up from her chair and saw R55 laying in her bed, she yelled for help and now she keeps her door shut to keep R55 from coming into her room. On 4/12/23 at 9:15AM, R41 stated R55 came into her room urinated in her dresser drawer that was opened and splattered on her purse that was on the floor in front of the dresser. R41 stated she now shuts her door to keep R55 out from entering her room. R41 states, I feel scared because he has hit nurses. On 4/12/23 at 9:20AM, R44 stated R55 has come in the room and urinated in the trash can that is located at the bedside. R44 also stated R55 has been known to hit staff, so they are scared to agitate him. On 4/12/23 at 9:25AM, R43 stated R55 comes in the room, and now R43 has the curtain pulled, which sometimes seems to help with R55 coming into room. On 4/12/23 at 8:56AM, R47 states, he peed in my chair and wall, I keep door shut now because of R55. When I sleep at night in bed, I keep my shoes at the head of my bed, because I have had to throw them at him to get him out of my room, I don't know why we have to put up with his issues. R47 also stated, I shut my door when I go to the dining room to eat, and I sit at a dining room table to where I have clear view of my room. On 4/13/23 at 9:10AM, V1, Administrator, stated that 1 on 1 is considered, as needed with R55 and she would expect an intervention to be specific to his behaviors. Two Deficienct Practice Statements are needed for this level due to multiple deficiencies. A. Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to provide supervision, investigate falls, develop a root cause analysis and implement progressive interventions to prevent further falls for 1 of 3 residents (R30) reviewed for falls in the sample of 32. This failure resulted in R30 sustaining a head laceration which required 6 staples. Findings include: R30's Profile Face Sheet, undated, documents that R30 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Fx (fracture) of neck of right femur, Parkinson's disease and Dementia. R30's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documents that R30 is cognitively intact and requires extensive assistance of 2 for transfers, ambulation and toileting. This MDS also documents that R30 is only able to stabilize with staff assist and uses a walker and a wheelchair. R30's MDS, dated [DATE], documents that R30 is mildly cognitively impaired, requires extensive assistance of 2 for transfers and ambulation, extensive assistance of 1 for toileting. This MDS also documents that R30 is only able to stabilize with staff assist and uses a walker and a wheelchair. R30's Fall Risk Assessment, dated 12/15/22 and 3/10/23, both document that R30 is a high fall risk. R30's Care Plan, dated 12/26/22, documents, Resident has risk factors that require monitoring and interventions to reduce potential for self injury. She has weakness, unsteady gait, hx (history) of falls with recent fall with LROM (limited range of motion) rt (right) hip d/t (due to) fx and takes psy (psychiatric) meds. Medications. She is alert and follows directions and is in therapy. Review quarterly and as needed during daily care and services of Resident's plan for safety, giving verbal cues as needed to gain Resident participation in minimizing risk factors and injury. Insure adaptive devices are kept out of sight. Encourage and assist placement of proper footwear. Remind resident to lock wheelchair brakes. Observe for unsteady / unsafe transfer or ambulation and provide stand by or balance support as needed. Assist resident to clean and place prescribed eyewear when awake. Use 1 assist with ww (wheeled walker) and gait belt for all transfers. Use additional assist as needed when Resident is not feeling well, feeling dizzy or weak. Observe for and educate on proper technique and use of device. Use 1 assist with ww (wheeled walker) and gait belt for all ambulation. Use additional assist as needed when Resident is not feeling well, feeling dizzy or weak. Observe for and educate on proper technique and use of device. 1/30/23 body alarm x 24 hours. 1/31/23 poor safety awareness d/t (due to) acute condition. 3/1/23 Thirty minute checks x 24 hours. 4/6/23 30 min (minute) safety checks x 24 hours. R30's A.I.M. (Assess Intercommunicate Management) for wellness, dated 1/30/23 at 12:00 AM, documents, Res. (resident) cont (continues) to be confused @x (at times). Attempted to walk self to BR (bedroom)/ generally requiring, 2 assist, and fell to buttocks. ROM WNL (range of motion within normal limits). No injury noted (speaking about kids behind chair, etc.) c/o (complaint of) mild low back disc. Assisted to bed. R30's QA (quality assurance) Progress Note, dated 1/31/23 at 9:30 AM, documents, QA committee met and reviewed fall from 1/30/23. Res had gotten up by self and lost balance and fell. Tabs alarm applied for 24 hours. Care Plan updated. R30's Nurses Note, dated 1/31/23 at 1:15 AM, documents, Res cont to be confused has attempted to get up without assist several times. Res seeing a little boy in her room. Continue Macrobid for UTI. No adverse effects noted r/t (related to) previous fall. R30's Nurses Note, dated 1/31/23 at 10:30 AM, Res alert wit occ (occasional) confusion. Res cont to have hallucinations She is seeing children in her room Continue on Macrobid for UTI (urinary tract infection). R30's A.I.M. for wellness, dated 1/31/23 at 4:40 PM, documents, Heard a noise from restroom res was laying on back on floor. Blood was coming from back of head. States back of head hurts a little. able to move upper and lower extremities by self. Res had been sitting in recliner with alarm in place. She took alarm off and got up by herself lost balance and fell on floor. Intervention. Res sent to ER (Emergency Room) for eval. R30's Nurses Note, dated 1/31/23 at 10:00 PM, documents, Called for report re (in reference to): res status. ER nurse state res was admitted with possible UTI and observation from fall. R30's QA Progress Notes, dated 2/1/23 at 9:30 AM, documents, QA committee met and reviewed fall from yesterday afternoon. Res up without assist after removing tab alarm confused and attempting to wake son up. Res has poor safety awareness d/t (due to) acute illness. Cont ABT (antibiotics) and monitoring. CP (care plan) updated. R30's Nurses Note, dated 2/1/23, documents, Res arrived back to facility by facility van. transferred 2 assist. Res has 6 staples in the back L (left) side. R30's Nurses Note, dated 2/28/23 at 3:50 PM, documents, Resident left facility at this time by ambulance. R30's Nurses Not, dated 3/1/23 at 12:00 AM, documents, No adverse effects noted r/t previous fall. R30's QA Progress Note, dated 3/1/23, documents, QA committee met to review fall from 2/28/23. Resident attempted to transfer self without assist causing fall. Resident sent to ER for eval. Care Plan updated. Resident placed on thirty minute checks x 24 hours once back in facility from ER. Care Plan updated. 4. R30's A. I. M. S for wellness, dated 4/6/23 at 6:15 AM, documents, Res was observed laying on her Rt (right) side on the floor. She slid off the end of her recliner. Res c/o (complaint of) tenderness right knee. Small red area noted to R knee. No difficulties with transfer to wheelchair. Res got up with assist r/t poor safety awareness. 30 minute safety checks initiated x 24 hours. R30's QA Committee Note, dated 4/6/23 at 10:00 AM, documents, QA committee met with therapy to review status addressing neck posturing and feeding. On 4/12/23 at 3:15 PM, V1, Administrator, stated that R30 fell the first 2 times because she was acutely ill. V1 stated that R30's son does not like R30 to be out by the nurses station so she could be watched more closely so that is why she was not put out there when she was confused with her UTI. V1 also agreed that there is not a full investigation done on each fall, a root cause analysis completed or progressive interventions put into place. The Fall Prevention policy, dated 11/10/18, documents, To provide for resident safety and to minimize injuries related to falls: decrease falls and still honor each resident's wishes / desires for maximum independence and mobility. Procedure: 5. Immediately after any resident fall the unit nurse will assess the resident and provide and care or treatment needed for the resident. A fall huddle will be conducted with staff on duty to help identify circumstances of the event and appropriate interventions. 6. The unit nurse will place documentation of the circumstances of the fall in the nurse notes or on an AIM for Wellness form along with any new interventions deemed to be appropriate at the time. The unit nurse will also place any new intervention on the CNA (Certified Nurse Assessment) assignment worksheet. 7. Report all falls during the morning Quality Assurance meetings Monday through Friday. All falls will be discussed in the morning Quality Assurance meeting and any new interventions will be written on the care plan.
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 interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medical brace was applied for 1 of 1 resident...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation and record review, the facility failed to ensure a medical brace was applied for 1 of 1 resident (R13) reviewed for medical braces in the sample of 32. Findings include: R13's Profile Face Sheet, undated, documents R13 was admitted on [DATE] and has diagnoses of Dementia and Difficulty walking. R13's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE], documents that R13 is severely cognitively impaired, requires extensive assistance of 2 staff members for transfers, supervision for ambulation in the room, is unable to stabilize without staff assistance and uses a walker. R13's Left Ankle X-ray, dated 4/6/23, documents, Impression: Healing distal fibular fracture. In handwriting on the X-ray signed by V21, Physician, it documents, Continue CAM (Controlled Ankle Movement) Walking Boot and Partial Weight Bearing. R13's Physician Orders, dated 4/7/23, documents, cont (continue) to wear CAM walking boot. On 4/10/23 at 12:10 PM, R13 is eating lunch in her room while sitting in her recliner. R13 is not wearing her CAM walking boot. R13 stated that she does have to wear it anymore. On 4/11/23 at 10:00 AM, V19, R13's Power of Attorney and V20, R13's sister are in R13's room visiting. V20 is putting R13's CAM walking boot on. On 4/11/23 at 10:00 AM, V20 stated that the boot was next to her recliner and she stated that the boot was full of trash. V19 stated that R13 must wear the boot when she is up but not while she is in bed. V19 and V20 both stated that when they visited on Saturday, R19 did not have her boot on and they had to put it on her. V19 and V20 both stated that R13 was up in her recliner when they saw her. On 4/12/23 at 4:00 PM, V21, Physician, stated, (R13) should be wearing her boot. The boot keeps her ankle stable and does not allow movement in the ankle. She has a very slow healing fracture in her ankle. She can have it off for a few hours for things like hygiene and things like that but she should have it on when in bed and up. (R13) is not alert or orientated enough to know that she needs it and to wait for help if she wants to get up. I have also went in the evening and found her sitting in her recliner without it. I have told the staff that she needs to wear it. I don't believe her not having it on has hurt her because I always examine the ankle whenever I am in the building and she gets weekly X-ray's. On 4/12/23 at 2:30 PM, V10, Therapy Director, stated that R13 has completed therapy at this time because she has reached her maximum potential of what she can do with the CAM walking boot on and partial weight bearing status. V10, stated, (R13) should have the boot on when she is awake and up. On 4/13/23 at 9:08 AM, V1, Administrator, stated that R13 should have her boot on when she is awake and she can have it off when in bed. On 4/13/23 at 2:50 PM, the facility has failed to provide a policy and procedure for braces to review.
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 perform hand hygiene and change gloves to prevent cross contamination for 2 of 14 residents (R26, R45) reviewed for Infection ...

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Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to perform hand hygiene and change gloves to prevent cross contamination for 2 of 14 residents (R26, R45) reviewed for Infection Control in the sample of 32. Finding includes: 1. On 4/11/23 at 1:06PM, V6 and V7, Certified Nurse Assistants (CNA), performed incontinent care for R45. V7 wore the same gloves throughout the incontinent care. 2. On 4/12/23 at 11:03 AM, V15 CNA and V14 CNA provide incontinent care for R26. V15 changed gloves 2 times without hand hygiene in between. V14 changed gloves 1 time without hand hygiene in between. On 4/11/23 at 3:30 PM, V1, Administrator, stated that hands should be washed in between glove changes. The facility policy handwashing, dated 12/7/18, fails to document when hands should be washed.
CONCERN (F)

Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed

Deficiency F0727 (Tag F0727)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) 8 hours a day seven days a week and failed to provide a Director of Nursing (DON). This has the...

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Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide a Registered Nurse (RN) 8 hours a day seven days a week and failed to provide a Director of Nursing (DON). This has the potential to affect all 55 residents at the facility. Findings include: On 4/10/2023 at 10:00AM, there was no RN or DON on duty at the facility. The facility's March 2023 Nursing Schedule documents no RN coverage on 3/2, 3/3, 3/6, 3/7, 3/8, 3/11, 3/12, 3/14, 3/15, 3/16, 3/17, 3/18, 3/19, 3/20, 3/21, 3/22, 3/23, 3/26, 3/29, 3/30 and 3/31. The April 2023 Nursing Schedule documents no RN coverage on 4/1, 4/2, 4/4, 4/5, 4/8, and 4/10. The April 2023 Nursing Schedule has no documentation of DON from 4/1-4/12/2023. On 4/11/23 at 03:07PM, V1, Administrator, stated that the DON resigned on 3/31/2023. V1 stated the facility does have an ad online for a RN and DON. V1 stated the facility has 2 RN's on staff but one RN is per diem. On 4/13/2023 at 9:23AM, V1, Administrator, stated that the facility should provide RN coverage 8 hours a day 7 days a week and a DON. On 4/13/2023 at 9:36AM, V1 stated the facility does not have a policy on staffing but follows state guidelines. The facility's Resident Census and Conditions of Residents, CMS 672, dated 4/10/2023, documents there are 55 residents living in the facility.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Life-Threatening (Immediate Jeopardy)
J - Isolated K - Pattern L - Widespread
Actual Harm
G - Isolated H - Pattern I - Widespread
Potential for Harm
D - Isolated E - Pattern F - Widespread
No Harm (Minor)
A - Isolated B - Pattern C - Widespread

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

Strengths
  • • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
Concerns
  • • Multiple safety concerns identified: 2 harm violation(s), Payment denial on record. Review inspection reports carefully.
  • • 15 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
  • • Grade D (45/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
Bottom line: Trust Score of 45/100 indicates significant concerns. Thoroughly evaluate alternatives.

About This Facility

What is Eastside Health & Rehab Center's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is considered below average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.

How is Eastside Health & Rehab Center Staffed?

CMS rates EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes.

What Have Inspectors Found at Eastside Health & Rehab Center?

State health inspectors documented 15 deficiencies at EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER during 2023 to 2025. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm and 13 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.

Who Owns and Operates Eastside Health & Rehab Center?

EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility is operated by PETERSEN HEALTH CARE, a chain that manages multiple nursing homes. With 92 certified beds and approximately 56 residents (about 61% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in PITTSFIELD, Illinois.

How Does Eastside Health & Rehab Center Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER's overall rating (2 stars) is below the state average of 2.5 and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Eastside Health & Rehab Center?

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 Eastside Health & Rehab Center Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER 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 2-star overall rating and ranks #100 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 Eastside Health & Rehab Center Stick Around?

EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER has not reported staff turnover data to CMS. Staff turnover matters because consistent caregivers learn residents' individual needs, medications, and preferences. When staff frequently change, this institutional knowledge is lost. Families should ask the facility directly about their staff retention rates and average employee tenure.

Was Eastside Health & Rehab Center Ever Fined?

EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER 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 Eastside Health & Rehab Center on Any Federal Watch List?

EASTSIDE HEALTH & REHAB CENTER 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.