Oak Hill

623 HAMACHER STREET, WATERLOO, IL 62298 (618) 939-3488
Government - County 144 Beds Independent Data: November 2025
Trust Grade
70/100
#71 of 665 in IL
Last Inspection: August 2024

Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.

Overview

Oak Hill in Waterloo, Illinois has a Trust Grade of B, indicating it is a good choice for families, as it ranks in the top half of nursing homes in the state at #71 out of 665 facilities, and is the best option in Monroe County. However, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with issues increasing from 1 in 2023 to 4 in 2024. Staffing is a concern, with a 72% turnover rate, much higher than the state average of 46%, which can affect the consistency of care. While the facility has no fines on record, which is a positive sign, there have been serious incidents, such as a resident falling and fracturing their elbow due to improper transfer assistance and another resident sustaining a bruise without a clear explanation of how it happened, indicating potential safety issues. Overall, Oak Hill has strengths in its rating and lack of fines but also notable weaknesses in staffing and recent safety incidents that families should consider carefully.

Trust Score
B
70/100
In Illinois
#71/665
Top 10%
Safety Record
Moderate
Needs review
Inspections
Getting Worse
1 → 4 violations
Staff Stability
⚠ Watch
72% turnover. Very high, 24 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
Penalties
✓ Good
No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Illinois facilities.
Skilled Nurses
✓ Good
Each resident gets 47 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for Illinois. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
Violations
○ Average
6 deficiencies on record. Average for a facility this size. Mostly minor or procedural issues.
★★★★★
5.0
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆
3.0
Staff Levels
★★★★★
5.0
Care Quality
★★★★☆
4.0
Inspection Score
Stable
2023: 1 issues
2024: 4 issues

The Good

  • 5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
  • Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
  • No fines on record

Facility shows strength in quality measures, fire safety.

The Bad

Staff Turnover: 72%

26pts above Illinois avg (46%)

Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity

Staff turnover is very high (72%)

24 points above Illinois average of 48%

The Ugly 6 deficiencies on record

2 actual harm
Aug 2024 4 deficiencies 1 Harm
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** Based on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure resident was being properly supervised and in a clutter-free ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the Facility failed to ensure resident was being properly supervised and in a clutter-free environment that was free of hazards for 1 of 5 residents (R80) reviewed for falls in the sample of 56. This failure resulted in R80 who had a history of falls tripping over a chair or bedside table in the sunroom, requiring seven stitches. Findings include: R80's Physician Order Sheet for August 2024 documents a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease, atrial fibrillation, overweight retention of urine, generalized anxiety disorder, myocardial infarction, major depressional disorder, type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications. R80's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R80 was severely impaired for cognition for activities of daily living. R80's Care Plan documents he has a history of falls and had fallen on 12/14/2023, 1/28/2024, 2/16/2024 and 3/3/2024. R80's Care Plan with start date of 8/23/2023 documents, Problem: Increased susceptibility to falling that may cause physical harm r/t (related to) history of falls, age, use of assistive devices, visual or hearing difficulties, incontinence, impaired physical mobility, cognitive impairment, w/c (wheelchair) use, weakness, poor safety awareness, poor standing balance, poor insight into deficits, impulsiveness. 3/26/24 fall in Sunroom minor injury, RCA (root cause analysis) tripped on chair IDT (interdisciplinary team) sunroom rearranged non- essential furniture removed. R80's Progress Notes dated 3/26/2024 at 6:55 PM, At approximately 6:00 PM resident was walking in sunroom, tripped on chair and fell onto R (right) side. Deep laceration noted to R eyebrow - unable to measure d/t (related to) amount of sanguineous drainage (bloody discharge). 1.5cm x 0.5cm skin tear noted to Right elbow - wound cleansed and dressing applied. Staff assisted resident to couch and applied pressure to Right eyebrow wound. Resident able to move all extremities WNL (within normal limits) but unable to voice pain at this time. Verbal responses at baseline. Physician notified and assessed resident. N.O. (new order) send resident to ER (emergency room). Unable to reach POA (power of attorney), left message and then contacted daughter, who spoke with V26, Family R80 and agreed to send res to (Hospital) EMS (emergency medical services) contacted. R80's Incident Report dated 3/26/2024 at 6:00 PM, Resident was walking in sunroom, tripped on chair and fell onto right side. Resulting in right eyebrow laceration and skin tear to right elbow. R80's Post Management Post Fall Assessment Tool dated 3/26/2024 documents, Laying on right side on floor of sunroom. Staff to assist resident when ambulating. Sunroom assessed, rearranged, and all nonessential furniture removed. R80's Progress Notes dated 3/26.2924 at 11:26 AM, Resident returned at approximately 11:30 PM, via ambulance. Bruising noted to right eye lid, 7 stitches intact. Resident appears to leaving the area alone. R80's Progress Notes dated 3/29/2024 at 9:54 AM, Patient continues to be on observation related to follow up fall day #3 and orders related to Zoo {sic}. Bruising continues to right eyebrow, stitches intact. R80's Progress Notes dated 8/23/2024 at 11:59 AM, V22, Registered Nurse (RN) Nurse stated, (R80) was out in the sunroom the day he fell. He used to be ambulatory and had a decline and he was in a wheelchair. We are thinking one of his feet got hooked on the chair or side table and got a gauge on eyebrow and fell out of the wheelchair. He was sent out to the hospital where he got stitches. R80's Hospital discharge Records dated 3/26/2024 documents, You have 7 stitches that will need to be removed in 7-10 days. On 8/23/2024 at 12:30 PM, V27, Nurse Practitioner stated, (R80) had a heart attack before thanksgiving and did have a decline in health. I would expect areas like the sunroom to be clutter free and free of hazards. It was unfortunate that he fell. The Fall Policy dated 10/27/2023 documents, Each resident will be assessed for fall risk and will receive care and services in accordance with their individualized level or risk to minimize level of risk to minimize the likelihood of falls. A 'fall' is an event in which an individual unintentionally comes to rest on the ground, floor, or other level, but not as a result of an overwhelming external force (e.g. resident pushes another resident). The even may be witnessed, reported, or presumed when a resident is found on the floor or ground, and can occur anywhere.
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

Report Alleged Abuse (Tag F0609)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to identify and immediately report allegations of physical and sexual a...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to identify and immediately report allegations of physical and sexual abuse for 4 (R5, R124, R430, R103) residents reviewed for abuse. This failure has the potential to affect all residents in the facility. Findings include: 1. R5's face sheet, dated 8/14/24, documented R5 has diagnoses of dementia, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, and hypertension. R5's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 5/22/24, documented R5 is severely cognitively impaired. R5's incident report, dated 8/9/24 at 5:30 pm, documented R5 has a 2 cm by 2 cm raised dark purple bruise noted to the left side of forehead. On 8/13/24 at 9:05 am R5 was observed with an approximately 2 cm by 2 cm yellow and purple bruise to the left side of her forehead. R5 was unable to recall how she obtained the bruise. V12 CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) documented in a written statement dated 8/9/24 I was in the resident (R5) room this morning with employee V13 CNA. We were getting the resident up and the resident was acting a little combative, upon putting the resident in the chair with the lift R5 started swinging and V13 grabbed the resident's hand and was really like tussling with the resident and was pretty rough. I was in awe. I had never witnessed anything like that before. In the midst of the tussling the resident was still hooked up to the machine and the iron from the lift hit her forehead. Upon leaving the room I had told my hall partner V14 about it and another CNA and they said that V13 had been reported before about abuse on several occasions and nothing had been done so I was hesitant about saying anything because if V13 has been reported before and nothing been done. I'm thinking what would make anyone think I'm telling the truth. But as I was going to the dining room, I seen R5 in the hallway, she had a green bruise on her forehead, so I knew I had to put my trust in God and report it. These residents are vulnerable, and they don't deserve to be abused. On 8/13/24 at 12:51 pm V12 stated that on 8/9/24 around 8:30 am she and V13 CNA went to get R5 out of bed. V12 stated that V13 was already frustrated because she said she didn't want to work that hall. V12 stated R5 was a little combative when she was in the lift, R5 was transferred into her chair, the lift was still connected to R5, and that V13 aggressively grabbed R5's arm, and then started to tussle with R5. V12 stated that V13 was swinging her arms and her hand hit R5's arm and that V13 continued to tussle with R5. V12 stated the iron bar hit R5's forehead during the tussle. V12 stated that she went and told the other CNAS and that they stated nothing will be done as V13 has been reported before. V12 stated that she did not report the incident until that evening when she saw the bruise on R5's head. On 8/13/24 at 8:50 am V1 Administrator stated that V12 did not report the allegation against V13 until 5:30 pm on 8/9/24. V1 stated that she suspended V12 for not immediately reporting the incident and she suspended V13 pending investigation. 2. R124's face sheet, dated 8/14/24, documented R124 has diagnoses of dementia, generalized anxiety disorder, hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic kidney disease, and depression. R124's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R124 is severely cognitively impaired. Statement dated 7/22/24 by V11 RN, ADON (Registered Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing) documented On Monday, July 22, 2024, I asked V15 RN how R124 was doing. I had heard over the weekend she was having some behavior issues such as hitting, kicking, and refusing medications. V15 stated that this past weekend was terrible, and that R124 would not take medications, was yelling at staff, and then she called her granddaughter on Saturday and told her that the male staff members here rape the residents. I asked V15 who overheard R12 call her granddaughter and V15 stated that she is the one who overheard this conversation. V15 then proceeded to tell me that V16 CNA was taking care of R124 this weekend and she yelled RAPE! very loudly, multiple times while V16 was in the room with her. V15 stated that V16 was scared by this and yelled for a nurse's help. I immediately reported this information to V2 DON. I then called V16 and asked for his side of the story, and his story coincided with V15's story. I explained to him that if anything like this were to happen that he needs to report it to V1 or V2 immediately. I then told him to no longer go in R124's room alone when providing care. V15 was educated on needing to report these kinds of situations. On 8/14/24 at 9:00 am V1 stated that the allegation by R124 against V16 happened over a weekend and was not reported to management until the following Monday, July 22, 2024. On 8/14/24 at 9:00 am V2 stated that they did not report this allegation to the state because R124 is severely confused and because the resident immediately yelled rape as soon as the staff member walked in. Statement dated 7/24/24 by V7 CNA documented this evening around 3:30-4 pm I went into R124's room to get her evening vitals. I said hello and explained what I was there to do. I picked up her left arm and was able to put the cuff up to her elbow and she started to get frustrated and started yanking her arm back. I was finally able to get the cuff off and she swatted at me and started screaming I hit her. I immediately stopped everything and got V17 Social Worker. She came in and talked to her and I went on taking evening vitals. Statement by V17 Social Worker, undated, documented on 7/24/24 at 4pm. V7 CNA came and stated that R12 said someone hit her. I went to talk to R124, and she said some crazy lady hit her on her right lower arm. She pointed to her wrist area. I asked for her to describe the lady and just said that she was crazy. I asked what happened before that and just said that she wanted to go home. R124 continued to state that we are all liars and that she just wanted to go home. Statement, dated 7/24/24, by V2 DON documented I visited with R124 in her room. I asked R124 how everything was going here. She stated her kids put her here and she doesn't want to be here or understand why. She was asked if anyone had been mean to her, raising their voice to her or touching her. She stated no, she didn't have any problems like that, but everyone likes to lie about her, and she does or says and there is just a bunch of liars here. I talked with R124 and informed her no one was saying anything about her, and no one was lying about her. She smiled and said thank you and laid down. On 8/14/24 at 9:05 am V2 DON stated that the facility did not report the allegation with R124 and V7 to the State and did not suspend V7 pending investigation because R124 is severely confused. 3. R430's face sheet, print date 8/14/24, documented that R430 had diagnoses of hemiplegia, frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder, front-temporal dementia, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, and depression. R430's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R430 was completely cognitively intact. V18's statement, dated 1/23/24, documented POA (Power of Attorney) called me stating that a CNA named V14 was touching R430 ways she did not want to be touched. POA stated she did not think anything happened but wanted to let me know. On 8/14/24 at 9:08 am V1 Administrator stated that the facility did not report the allegation to IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) nor did they notify the police. 4. R103's face sheet, dated 8/14/24, documented R103 has diagnoses of chronic kidney disease, dementia, depression, hallucinations, glaucoma, osteoarthritis, and macular degeneration. R103's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R103 is severely cognitively impaired. On 8/13/24 at 1:20 pm V2 DON presented a stack of abuse allegations and stated that they were not reported to IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) because they determined within 2 hours of the allegations that they were not abuse. During review of these documents, it was noted that R13's allegation documents contained a statement by R103, dated 1/23/24, that was obtained by V17 Social Service. R14's statement documented R103 said when he first took care of him that he fondled his genitals but has never done it again. I reminded him to report anything that makes him feel uncomfortable. He voiced understanding. On 8/13/24 at 3:00 PM V1 stated if we believe it is truly an allegation of abuse then we report it. On 8/14/24 at 8:10 am V1 again stated that they did not report the allegation made by R103 on 1/23/24. On 8/14/24 at 12:50 PM V1 stated we do not have a designated Abuse Coordinator. V1 stated that she, V2, and V17 look at each allegation and decide from there if it should be reported or not. V1 stated that she does not know why R124's, R430's, and R103's allegations were not reported to the State. The Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid dated 8/20/24 documented 133 residents reside in the facility. The facility Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation and Exploitation Policy, undated, documented it is the policy of Oak Hill to maintain an environment where residents are free from abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of resident property and all residents, staff, families, visitors, volunteers, and resident representatives are encouraged and supported in reporting any suspected acts of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, or exploitation. It continues, the Nursing Home Administrator or designees will report abuse to the state agency per Illinois and Federal requirements. It continues, all reports of suspected crime and/or alleged sexual abuse must be immediately reported to local law enforcement to be investigated.
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

Investigate Abuse (Tag F0610)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of physical and sexual abuse for ...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of physical and sexual abuse for 3 (R124, R430, R103) residents reviewed for abuse. This failure has the potential to affect all residents in the facility. Findings include: 1.R124's face sheet, dated 8/14/24, documented R124 has diagnoses of dementia, generalized anxiety disorder, hypertension, pulmonary fibrosis, chronic kidney disease, and depression. R124's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R124 is severely cognitively impaired. Statement dated 7/22/24 by V11 RN, ADON (Registered Nurse, Assistant Director of Nursing) documented On Monday, July 22, 2024, I asked V15 RN how R124 was doing. I had heard over the weekend she was having some behavior issues such as hitting, kicking, and refusing medications. V15 stated that this past weekend was terrible, and that R124 would not take medications, was yelling at staff, and then she called her granddaughter on Saturday and told her that the male staff members here rape the residents. I asked V15 who overheard R124 call her granddaughter and V15 stated that she is the one who overheard this conversation. V15 then proceeded to tell me that V16 CNA was taking care of R124 this weekend and she yelled RAPE! very loudly, multiple times while V16 was in the room with her. V15 stated that V16 was scared by this and yelled for a nurse's help. I immediately reported this information to V2 DON. I then called V16 and asked for his side of the story, and his story coincided with V15's story. I explained to him that if anything like this were to happen that he needs to report it to V1 or V2 immediately. I then told him to no longer go in R124's room alone when providing care. V15 was educated on needing to report these kinds of situations. On 8/14/24 at 9:00 am V1 stated that the allegation by R124 against V16 happened over a weekend and was not reported to management until the following Monday, July 22, 2024. On 8/14/24 at 9:00 am V2 stated that they did not report this allegation to the state because R124 is severely confused and because the resident immediately yelled rape as soon as the staff member walked in. V2 stated that the facility did not notify the police, did not question other employees, and they did not examine R124's genitalia. Statement dated 7/24/24 by V7 CNA documented this evening around 3:30-4 pm I went into R124's room to get her evening vitals. I said hello and explained what I was there to do. I picked up her left arm and was able to put the cuff up to her elbow and she started to get frustrated and started yanking her arm back. I was finally able to get the cuff off and she swatted at me and started screaming I hit her. I immediately stopped everything and got V17 Social Worker. She came in and talked to her and I went on taking evening vitals. Statement by V17 Social Worker, undated, documented on 7/24 at 4 pm. V7 CNA came and stated that R124 said someone hit her. I went to talk to R124, and she said some crazy lady hit her on her right lower arm. She pointed to her wrist area. I asked for her to describe the lady and she just said that she was crazy. I asked what happened before that and just said that she wanted to go home. R124 continued to state that we are all liars and that she just wanted to go home. Written statement, dated 7/24/24, by V2 DON documented I visited with R12 in her room. I asked R124 how everything was going here. She stated her kids put her here and she doesn't want to be here or understand why. She was asked if anyone had been mean to her, raising their voice to her or touching her. She stated no, she didn't have any problems like that, but everyone likes to lie about her, and she does or says and there is just a bunch of liars here. I talked with R124 and informed her no one was saying anything about her, and no one was lying about her. She smiled and said thank you and laid down. On 8/14/24 at 9:05 am V2 DON stated that the facility did not investigate the allegation with R124 and V7, did not suspend V7 pending investigation, did not question other residents and employees, and did not conduct nor document a physical assessment of R124 because R124 is severely confused. 2. R430's face sheet, print date 8/14/24, documented that R430 had diagnoses of hemiplegia, frontotemporal neurocognitive disorder, front-temporal dementia, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, and depression. R430's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R430 was completely cognitively intact. V18's written statement, dated 1/23/24, documented POA (Power of Attorney) called me stating that a CNA named V14 was touching R430 ways she did not want to be touched. POA stated she did not think anything happened but wanted to let me know. R430's progress note, dated 1/23/24 at 10:56 am, documented POA [NAME] called and stated that resident reported that CNA V14 was touching resident where she did not want to be touched. This nurse reported to ADON V11 about situation. On 8/14/24 at 9:08 am V1 Administrator stated that the facility did not question R430 regarding the allegation, the facility did not report the allegation to the State, the facility did not suspend nor remove V14 CNA from the schedule because he is agency, they did not question other staff regarding the allegation, nor did they notify any authorities regarding the allegation. 3. R103's face sheet, dated 8/14/24, documented R103 has diagnoses of chronic kidney disease, dementia, depression, hallucinations, glaucoma, osteoarthritis, and macular degeneration. R103's MDS, dated [DATE], documented R103 is severely cognitively impaired. On 8/13/24 at 1:20 pm V2 DON presented a stack of abuse allegations and stated that they were not reported to IDPH (Illinois Department of Public Health) because they determined within 2 hours of the allegations that they were not abuse. During review of these documents, it was noted that R430's allegation documents contained a statement by R103, dated 1/23/24, that was obtained by V17 Social Service. R103's statement documented R103 said when he first took care of him that he fondled his genitals but has never done it again. I reminded him to report anything that makes him feel uncomfortable. He voiced understanding. On 8/13/24 at 3:00 PM V1 stated that they did not complete an investigation into the allegation made by R103 on 1/23/24. On 8/14/24 at 8:10 am V1 again stated that they did not conduct an investigation, nor did they report the allegation made by R103 on 1/23/24. V1 then stated that she asked R103 this morning if he has ever been touched inappropriately and he stated no. On 8/14/24 at 12:50 PM V1 stated that the facility does not have a designated Abuse Coordinator. V1 stated that she, V2, and V17 look at each allegation and decide from there if it should be investigated or not. V1 stated she does not know why R124's, R430's, and R103's allegations were not investigated. The Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid dated 8/20/24 documented 133 residents reside in the facility. The facility Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, Misappropriation and Exploitation Policy, undated, documented it is the policy of Oak Hill to maintain an environment where residents are free from abuse, neglect, exploitation and misappropriation of resident property and all residents, staff, families, visitors, volunteers, and resident representatives are encouraged and supported in reporting any suspected acts of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, or exploitation. It continues, the Nursing Home Administrator or designees will report abuse to the state agency per Illinois and Federal requirements. It continues, it is the policy of Oak Hill that reports of abuse (mistreatment, neglect, or abuse, including injuries of unknown source, exploitation, and misappropriation of property) are promptly and thoroughly investigated. The investigation is the process used to try to determine what happened. The designated facility personnel will begin the investigation immediately upon identification of alleged abuse. A root cause investigation and analysis will be completed. The information gathered is given to administration. a. Investigation of abuse: When an incident or suspected incident of abuse is reported, the Administrator or designee will investigate the incident with the assistance of appropriate personnel. The investigation will include: 1. Who was involved 2. Residents' statements a. For non-verbal residents, cognitively impaired residents or residents who refuse to be interviewed, attempt to interview resident first. If unable, observe resident, complete an evaluation of resident behavior, affect and response to interaction, and document findings. 3. Resident's roommate statements 4. Involved staff and witness statements of events 5. A description of the resident's behavior and environment at the time of the incident 6. Injuries present including a resident assessment 7. Observation of resident and staff behaviors during the investigation. It continues, all reports of suspected crime and/or alleged sexual abuse must be immediately reported to local law enforcement to be investigated.
CONCERN (F)

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

Infection Control (Tag F0880)

Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents

**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure infection control procedures were in accordance ...

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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 infection control procedures were in accordance with current standards of practice for Covid-19. This failure has the potential to affect all 133 residents residing in the facility. Findings Include: On 8/20/24 the facility provided a document titled, Covid Positive which noted R113 and R51 are the resident's currently residing in the facility who are positive for Covid-19 at this time. 1. On 8/20/2024 at 12:00 PM R51 was observed lying in bed, as well as R12 sitting up in a chair within the same room. No masks being worn by either resident and the privacy curtain was not observed as being pulled to separate the residents. R12 stated My roommate has COVID. She really is not feeling well. I had COVID in 2021 and was very sick. I was not offered a mask or to move rooms. I know how to take the necessary precautions. Despite R12's statement of knowing how to take necessary precautions, no precautions that were being taken were expressed. R51's Face Sheet documents an admission date of 3/20/2024. Diagnosis include Sepsis due to Enterococcus, Acute hypoxia due to respiratory failure, Acute kidney failure, Hypo-osmolality, hyponatremia, Chronic lymphocytic leukemia of B-cell type not having achieved remission, etc . R51's Minimum Data Set, MDS, dated [DATE] documents R51 is moderately cognitively impaired and requires partial/moderate assist with mobility. R51's Care Plan updated 8/19/2024 Problem: At risk for invading viral organisms related to COVID pandemic as evidenced by advanced age, community living setting, comorbidities. 6 feet apart if in outbreak status. Will test per Illinois Department of Public Health, IDPH/ facility policy if in outbreak. 8/19/24 Positive for Covid. R51'a progress notes dated 8/20/2024 at 6:30AM documents This nurse changed R51's dressing due to leaking. R51 continues isolation related to positive COVID results. Vital signs stable. No signs or symptoms noted. R51 turned every 2 hours. No complaints of pain or discomfort currently, call light within reach. R51's Covid Rapid Test documented on 8/19/24 at 5:30 AM, a positive test for Covid-19 with symptoms present being listed as a cough. R12's Face Sheet documents an admission date of 6/6/2024. Diagnosis include Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage, Type 2 Diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertensive heart, and Chronic Kidney Disease without heart failure. R12's MDS updated 7/8/2024 documents R12 has no cognitive impairments and requires supervision/touching assist with mobility. R12's COVID rapid test results dated 8/19/2024 documents negative result. 2. On 8/20/24 at 9:30 AM R113 has a sign on his door stated Contact and Droplet Isolation. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is outside of his door. R113 and R110 were observed as being roommates during this survey. Throughout this survey, the door to their room was never observed being closed. R113 COVID (Coronavirus) Rapid Test dated 8/19/24 documents R113 is positive for COVID. R113's Nurses Note dated 8/19/24 documents resident tested for COVID with positive results. Resident is aware and agreeable to stay in room. Denies feeling bad. Resident continues on enhanced barrier precautions. R113's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R113 is cognitively intact. R113's Dietary Note dated 8/19/24 documents resident recently tested positive for COVID on 8/19/24 will remain in isolation period through 8/29/24 off of isolation on 8/30/24. R110's COVID Rapid Test dated 8/19/24 documents R110 is negative for COVID. R110's Social Service Note dated 8/21/24 documents attempted to call POA (Power of Attorney) to offer a room move D/T (due to) roommate is on isolation precautions. She did not answer, so I left a message. R110's Social Service Note dated 8/22/24 documents received message from POA (Power of Attorney) that she does not want dad moved D/T being exposed to COVID. R110's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R110 is cognitively intact. On 8/23/2024 at 8:45 AM V20, Infection Control Preventionist, stated When a resident is positive for COVID and they have a roommate that is negative, we try to find a different room for the roommate if a room is available. If another room is unavailable, we keep the curtain closed and provide care to the non-COVID resident first. On 8/20/24 at 9:55 AM, V19 Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) stated that she had concerns regarding Covid-19 practices at the facility. V19 stated that Covid-19 positive residents are being allowed to leave their rooms and enter into common areas, such as the dining room and have direct contact and interaction with other residents who are not positive for Covid. V19 stated that staff have presented their concerns to facility administration and were told that residents who are Covid positive have the right to leave their room. V19 stated that it was expressed to administration that it was not understood why staff had to wear full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) entering into a Covid positive room, but then positive residents are allowed to come out of their rooms with no PPE on. V19 stated staff were instructed if they made further complaints regarding Covid concerns, they would be disciplined. On 8/21/24 at 10:25 AM, V1 (Administrator) stated that resident's who have tested positive for Covid-19 are encouraged to utilize a mask and/or quarantine in their room, but are not required to. V1 stated Covid-19 positive residents are allowed to exit their room and choose not to wear personal protective equipment as it is part of their resident rights. V1 confirms Covid positive residents may interact with non Covid-19 positive residents. V1 stated social distancing is encouraged in common areas as the facility's effort to help protect resident's who have not tested positive for Covid-19. V1 also stated that if space allows, if one resident has tested positive for Covid-19 in a room and the room mate is negative, the resident's would be moved to separate rooms. V1 confirms that the facility is not at full capacity at this time. On 8/21/24 at 11:15 AM, V20 (Infection Preventionist) stated it is the facility's expectation to follow the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines regarding Covid-19. V20 stated she has received complaints from staff regarding resident's who are positive for Covid-19 being allowed to leave their room without personal protective equipment. V20 stated that staff were notified that it was the resident's right to leave their room and education should be provided to the resident, encouraging them to quarantine and/or utilize source control. V20 confirmed resident's who are positive for Covid-19 are placed on contact and droplet isolation. Facility policy updated 2024 states Residents with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection should be placed in a single person room with door kept closed, if safe to do so, and a dedicated bathroom if possible. If cohorting, only residents with the same respiratory pathogen should be housed in the same room. Review of the not dated policy provided by the facility titled, COVID-19 Prevention, Response and Reporting documents, It is the policy of this facility to ensure that appropriate interventions are implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and promptly respond to any suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infections. The Centers for Disease Control titled, Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) Pandemic, dated March 18, 2024 documents the following: Source control refers to use of respirators or well-fitting facemasks or cloth masks to cover a person's mouth and nose to prevent spread of respiratory secretions when they are breathing, talking, sneezing, or coughing .Source control is recommended for individuals in healthcare settings who: Have suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infection or other respiratory infection .or had close contact (patients and visitors) or a highter-risk exposure (HCP) with someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection, for 10 days after their exposure. Place a patient with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 in a single-person room. The door should be kept closed (if safe to do so) .Limit transport and movement of the patient outside of the room to medically essential purposes. The Long-Term Care Facility Application for Medicare and Medicaid dated 8/20/24 documented 133 residents reside in the facility.
Oct 2023 1 deficiency
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, record review, and observation the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent falls for 1 of 14 resid...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and observation the facility failed to provide supervision to prevent falls for 1 of 14 resident (R5) reviewed for falls in the sample of 33. Findings Include: On 10/26/23 at 11:48 AM V17, Certified Nurse's Aide, CNA assisted R5 with transferring R5 from the bed to the wheelchair and then from the chair back to bed with gait belt. R5's Face Sheet, undated, documents R5's has diagnoses of unspecified dementia, repeated falls, and fracture of unspecified part of neck of left femur, R5's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R5 is a limited assistance of one staff for transfers. R5's MDS documented that R5's balance was not steady only able to stabilize with staff assistance for going from seated to standing and moving on and off the toilet. The MDS documented R5 required one-person physical assistance with transfers and toileting. The MDS also documents R5 is severely cognitively impaired. R5's Fall Risk Acuity form dated 6/8/23 documents that R5 is not high risk for falls. R5's Incident/Accident report, dated 7/16/23, at 4:45 PM, documented resident found on floor @ (at) foot of bed, legs extended towards doorway on her back. The Report documented cont. (continue) visual check. Resident not left unattended in restroom. R5's Nurse's Noted dated 7/16/23 documents at approximately 4:45 PM. This nurse was in hallway providing care for other residents during a code yellow alert, resident roommate noted to be shouting for help. this writer and 2 Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) went to room immediately. Resident (R5) was found lying on her back with (BLE) bilateral lower extremities extended outward towards the door and head near her footboard. Resident (R5) reported she had gotten herself out of the bathroom since she knew everyone was busy. Resident assessed for injury. ROM WNL (Range of Motion Within Normal Limits). able to bend at bilateral knee and ankles, reports pain to left knee. neuro assessment WNL. denies hitting head on floor, reports she went down sideways onto her knee and side. neurological assessment continues. grips equal, pupils equal and light reactive. VSS (Vital Signs) 98.7 (temperature)-98 (pulse)-22 (respiration)-145/89 (blood pressure)-98% (oxygen saturation level) RA (room air). Resident presents very restless pertaining to fall. Assisted back upright to wheelchair with 2 staff assist. tolerated OK, able to bear weight with complaints of pain. later transfers to toilets with one assist via pivot transfer with complaints. The Note documented that R5's medical doctor (MD) was notified and ordered a Xray of left knee. R5's Nurse's Note dated 7/16/23 at 8:15 PM documented staff & (and) resident education provided, resident not to be left unattended in restroom. resident education provided on call light use, safety precautions, proper body mechanics to prevent injuries. increased visual checks and monitoring to continue. R5's Radiology Report dated 7/16/23 documents an Acute Distal Diametaphyseal Fracture. R5's Nurse's Note dated 7/17/23 documents R5 had an acute distal diametaphyseal fracture of left femur. R5's Nurse's Note, dated 7/17/23 at 11:10 AM, documented that MD wanted R5 sent to emergency room to treat fracture. Care Plan dated 10/24/23 documents Problem: Increased susceptibility to falling that may cause physical harm R/T (related to) H/O (history of) frequent falls, age related debility, uses of assistive device (walker, cane), visual/hearing difficulties, incontinence, impaired physical mobility, poor safety awareness, poor insight into deficits. 5/3/20 fall in bedroom, no injury. 5/28/20 fall in room, no injury. 7/16/23 fall in bedroom, fractured L femur. Fall Interventions are toileting every 2 hours, staff to make frequent checks while she is in her room, shoes or nonskid socks, review medication regimen. On 10/27/23 at 11:00 AM V2 Director of Nursing (DON) stated We placed her on the toilet, and then we had a code yellow. She (R5) thought we were busy and tried to put herself to bed. On 10/27/23 at 11:30 AM V30, Certified Nurse's Aide, CNA stated, I remember someone yelling for help. A group of us ran to the room. She (R5) was on the floor in front of the wheelchair. She was either coming out or going into the bathroom. We work together on that hall. I didn't place her on the toilet. On 10/27/23 at 11:48 AM V29, Nurse Practitioner, so the hard part of this I didn't assume care until after this fall. In general, it would depend on if the patient could put on the call light when they are done. You would expect them to pull the light. The facility policy Fall Prevention Program, dated 9/16/22, documents each resident will be assessed for fall risk and will receive care and services in accordance with their individualized level of risk to minimize the likelihood of falls.
Sept 2022 1 deficiency 1 Harm
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** Based on interview, record review, and observation the facility failed to provide safe transfers to prevent falls for 1 of 17 re...

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**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, record review, and observation the facility failed to provide safe transfers to prevent falls for 1 of 17 residents (R117) reviewed for falls in the sample of 49. This failure resulted in R117's falling and sustaining a right elbow fracture. Findings Include: R117's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R117 is cognitively intact and requires Extensive Assistance with 2 person physical assist in transfer; moving from seated to standing position-not steady, only able to stabilize with staff assistance; surface-to-surface transfer-not steady, only able to stabilize with staff assistance. R117's Face Sheet undated documents R117 diagnoses as Hemiplegia, unspecified affecting right dominant side, Muscle weakness, Aphasia following cerebral infarction. On 09/13/22 at 3:46 PM, R117 stated An agency Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (V28), got her (R117) right arm in the bed side rail when the CNA tried to help (R117) out of bed. R117 stated, The CNA did not know what she was doing. After I slid to the floor with my arm caught in the side rail, the CNA left me. I started yelling for help. It happened around 8:45 AM. I was taken to a local hospital. The staff are getting me up tomorrow using the mechanical body lift. The Fall Investigation dated 9/12/22 documents R117 was lowered to the floor from bed. Complaining of right side of temple pain and right elbow pain. R117 was sent to local emergency room (ER). V28, agency CNA, interviewed stating she left R117 on the side of bed with her legs dangling off bed and upper body lying back on bed to get someone to help her with the transfer of R117. The staffing agency was contacted, and V28, CNA, was placed on the Do Not Return (DNR) list. R117 returned to the facility with right elbow fracture. Corrective Action: Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) recommendation dated 9/12/22 Make sure 2 staff members, lift, bed to floor. A undated note attached to the 9/12/22 Fall Investigation from V28, CNA, documents, I came in (R117's) room to get her ready for breakfast I started to sit her up but I needed assistance I left her (R117). She (R117) had her legs on the side of the bed partially laying back and when I made it back to her room nurses where in her room and she said she fell on the floor. On 9/15/22 at 2:40 PM, V24, CNA, states, Yes, I was here that day that the fall happened. Everyone knows (R117) is a 2 person assist. It was an agency CNA and did not take her time. She wanted to rush and get things done but you can't rush through everything. We all convened to (R117's) room when (R117) called out for help. On 9/16/22 at 11:30 AM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON) states, To avoid things like this we have care cards in each residents room because we want staff to know to care for our residents. It was also there because we do hire agency staff and it was there to help them. My expectations are that they would follow the care cards to avoid problems like this. My expectations are that all staff follow the care cards. R117's Hospital records dated 9/12/22 documents diagnosis: closed non displaced fracture of the right radius.
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

  • "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
  • "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
  • • 6 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
  • • 72% turnover. Very high, 24 points above average. Constant new faces learning your loved one's needs.
Bottom line: Mixed indicators with Trust Score of 70/100. Visit in person and ask pointed questions.

About This Facility

What is Oak Hill's CMS Rating?

CMS assigns Oak Hill an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Illinois, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.

How is Oak Hill Staffed?

CMS rates Oak Hill's staffing level at 3 out of 5 stars, which is average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 72%, which is 26 percentage points above the Illinois average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs. RN turnover specifically is 64%, which is notably high. RNs provide skilled clinical oversight, so turnover in this role can affect medical care quality.

What Have Inspectors Found at Oak Hill?

State health inspectors documented 6 deficiencies at Oak Hill during 2022 to 2024. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm and 4 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.

Who Owns and Operates Oak Hill?

Oak Hill is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 144 certified beds and approximately 128 residents (about 89% occupancy), it is a mid-sized facility located in WATERLOO, Illinois.

How Does Oak Hill Compare to Other Illinois Nursing Homes?

Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Illinois, Oak Hill's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (72%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (4 stars) is above the national benchmark.

What Should Families Ask When Visiting Oak Hill?

Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "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 facility's high staff turnover rate.

Is Oak Hill Safe?

Based on CMS inspection data, Oak Hill 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 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 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 Oak Hill Stick Around?

Staff turnover at Oak Hill is high. At 72%, the facility is 26 percentage points above the Illinois average of 46%. Registered Nurse turnover is particularly concerning at 64%. RNs handle complex medical decisions and coordinate care — frequent RN changes can directly impact care quality. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?

Was Oak Hill Ever Fined?

Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill on Any Federal Watch List?

Oak Hill 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.