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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPYCMS #1451211 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0802 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to adequately staff the dietary department to ensure meals were served in a timely manner for 1 of 5 residents (R9) reviewed for food and nutrition services in the sample of 9. Findings include: R9's Physician Orders document R9 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R9's Face Sheet documents R9 has diagnoses including heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, and protein calorie malnutrition. R9's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented R9 was cognitively intact, independent with eating, and ambulated with wheelchair and walker. R9's Care Plan documents goal to improve nutritional status. R9's Physician Orders document 12/16/24 order for carbohydrate controlled diet. On 1/9/25 at 12:47 PM, R9 stated dinner is never on time and has recently received dinner as late as 6:30 PM and 6:35 PM. On 1/9/25 at 12:57 PM, V10, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) stated meal service tends to run slower in the evenings. On 1/9/25 at 2:40 PM, V16, Dietary Aid, stated he occasionally has to work by himself during meals and services the entire facility. On 1/9/25 at 2:50 PM, V15, Dietary Manager, stated sometimes meal trays are late, and it is more of a problem for residents who eat in their rooms because the dining room is served first. On 1/9/25 at 3:00 PM, V14, Activities Director, stated meal timing was previously discussed as a problem in the Resident Council Meeting. He was unsure if the issue has been resolved but was told the kitchen has been sending food a little later in effort to keep it hot. On 1/9/25 at 11:35 AM, V7, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated meals run late if there is only one person running the kitchen. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 145121 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 145121 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/10/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Alton Memorial Rehab & Therapy 1251 College Avenue Alton, IL 62002 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0802 On 1/9/25 at 11:37 AM, V11, CNA, stated meals are served late on occasion. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 1/9/25 at 11:48 AM, there was a posting on the steam table documenting breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00, lunch is served from 11:30-12:00, and dinner is served from 5:30-6:00. Residents Affected - Few On 1/9/25 at 2:15 PM, V1, Administrator, stated she was unaware of any meals being served late. She stated the facility does not have a policy regarding acceptable time frames for meals, but should be base times on resident preference. On 1/9/25 at 4:20 PM, V1 stated she will address this issue. The Facility's Resident Council Meeting Minutes dated 11/19/24 document, Food needs to be on time. The Facility's Meal Times posting documents breakfast is served from 7:30-8:00, lunch is served from 11:30-12:00, and dinner is served from 5:30-6:00. The Facility's Dietary Schedule documents only one staff member was working during the dinner service on 12/7/24, 12/8/24, 12/13/24, 12/14/24, 12/15/24, 12/26/24, 12/27/24, and 1/6/25. The facility's 1/9/25 Census documents there are 54 residents living in the facility. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145121 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0802GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F802 - Staffing

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 10, 2025 survey of ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY?

This was a inspection survey of ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY on January 10, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ALTON MEMORIAL REHAB & THERAPY on January 10, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service..."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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