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Inspection

HEATHER HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #1451731 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that bathroom toilet handlebars and sink were properly installed to prevent from falling on a resident. This failure applied to one (R1) of three residents reviewed for accidents. Findings include: R1 is [AGE] years of age and current diagnoses include but are not limited to: Heart Disease with Heart Failure, Anemia. R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 09/12/2024 documented his BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 15 which indicates he is cognitively intact. R1 was not interviewed because he was discharged to another facility. On 11/04/2024 at 12:24PM, surveyor interviewed V8 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) about the fall incident that R1 sustained on 09/15/2024. V8 stated, I have worked here for about 6 six years, it will be six years in January. On the night of the incident, I heard a call light go off. I checked my hallway and there were no lights on there. So, I checked the other hallway and I saw R1's light on. I went to check his room. The nurse was in there already. I observed him on the bathroom floor, laying on his stomach. He said the sink fell on him. He was not observed by the sink. The call light was by the toilet. His legs were by the toilet, and his upper part of the body was in the room. We asked him how the sink fell on him, and he stated he was trying to pull up his pants and that the sink fell on him. His pants were observed to be pulled up and buckled and belted. He said he was in pain, so we did not try to get him up. Ambulance was called. On 11/04/2024 at 2:15PM, surveyor interviewed V4 (Building Manager) about the repairs that needed to be made in R1's bathroom after the fall incident that R1 sustained. V4 stated, I was informed on Monday morning about the broken sink in the room. I went to the bathroom. The sink was on the floor, the toilet rails were broken off. So, I closed the bathroom immediately and called local plumbing company to fix and they got here immediately. They replaced the wall and attached the sink. It took a few hours to fix. No work had been done in that bathroom since I started working here. No other incidences have occurred in the facility since I started working here in December. I put in a new faucet on that sink around February. The sink was stable. V4 provided a picture of the bathroom with the broken toilet bars and the sink on the floor. V4 also provided the work order for the repairs that were done on 09/16/2024. (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 4 Event ID: 145173 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 145173 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heather Health Care Center 15600 South Honore Street Harvey, IL 60426 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few On 11/7/2024 at 11:02AM, surveyor spoke with V7, RN (Registered Nurse) about the fall incident that R1 sustained on 09/15/2024. V7 stated, I was sitting at the nurses' station and heard a loud sound; and I rushed to R1's room. I saw R1 in the bathroom on the floor, lying on his stomach. He was yelling out, complaining of back pain. R1 did not complain of leg pain. R1 did not allow me to touch him. The CNA was in there with me. I observed the sink was partially hanging on the wall. R1 was fully dressed, with a cap on his head. His legs were in the bathroom and the upper part of his body was out of the bathroom. He was not close to the sink. I left the room to call 911. When the paramedics came to pick him up, he made no noises when he was being transferred to the stretcher. On 11/7/2024 at 1:00PM, V2, DON (Director of Nursing) was inquired of her interdisciplinary team note from 09/16/2024. V2 stated, This is the statement that V4 made to me that it was no way the sink could have fell and it had to be dismantled. We brought the outside contractor in. I don't have any evidence of R1 dismantling the sink. I just have what the contractor provided. R1's records were reviewed. The incident was documented as a fall on 09/15/2024 and the report states Resident was observed on the floor, complaining of pain to his back and left arm. Basin was on the floor near the resident but not on any body part. Resident stated bathroom basin detached from the wall causing him to fall and hurt his back. Physical assessment was completed with no obvious injuries. Resident complained of pain to touch on his back. Resident offered pain medication. Ambulance called, MD notified, resident is responsible for self. Note dated 09/17/2024 states R1 is a [AGE] year-old male receiving care in the facility. He is alert, oriented to person, place and time with a BIMS score of 15. (R1) is ambulatory without assistance. Resident is currently admitted with non-acute injuries including lumbar radiculopathy and spinal stenosis. Nurse's note dated 9/16/2024 at 15:28:02 states, Resident to local hospital with Dx of Intractable back pain, lumbar radiculopathy (pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs down one or both legs from the lower back) and spinal spondylosis (a degenerative disease that affects the spine, causing a loss of normal spinal structure and function. On 11/04/2024 V1 Administrator provided the 09/15/2024 nursing schedule for review and stated that V13 CNA was assigned to R1. V7 Registered Nurse post occurrence documentation dated 09/15/2024 at 06:57 documents the following: No.3 - Was a complete body check completed? No. No.4 - Injuries - Are there any injuries? Yes, box 6 checked: c/o Pain. No.5 - Details of checked box - complains of lower back pain with no obvious injury to the site. No.6 - Description of Occurrence - basin detached from the wall and resident was observed on the floor. R1's comprehensive assessment, section GG-Functional abilities and goals dated 09/15/2024 states in part, F. Toilet transfer: The ability to get on and off a toilet or commode rates 4 (Supervision or touching assistance - Helper provides verbal cues and/or touching/steadying and/or contact guard (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145173 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 145173 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heather Health Care Center 15600 South Honore Street Harvey, IL 60426 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few assistance as resident completes activity. Assistance may be provided throughout the activity or intermittently. R1's Care plan dated 09/12/2024: Focus - R1 has an increased risk of falling due to heart failure (HF), hypertension (HTN), reliance on a quad cane, and the use of psychotropic medication. Goal - Will remain free of falls through next review. Interventions/Tasks - Encourage appropriate use of cane. Promote placement of call light within reach. Provide an environment clear of clutter. Provide proper, well-maintained footwear. Care plan dated 09/13/2024 includes: Focus - R1 needs help with walking and must use an assistive device due to risk of falling and general weakness. Goal - Resident will ambulate from bedroom door to dining room daily. Interventions/Tasks - Alert resident to obstacles and remove any clutter that may cause potential harm. Assist resident with ambulation. Encourage resident to ambulate with staff assist as needed. Monitor for changes in gait. Notify nursing management and MD of changes. Review of V4, Building Manager's job summary states in part: JOB SUMMARY: Directs, plans and administers the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations which govern a long term care facility. Work involves the coordination of safety and maintenance needs to ensure a comfortable and safe environment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: A. Facility safety - Ensure high standards of safety are developed, met and maintained in accordance with all facility policy and procedures; and applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations. 2. Arranges, coordinates and schedules internal safety inspections and determines appropriate corrective actions when necessary. B. Facility maintenance - Ensures the long term care facility and grounds are maintained in accordance with facility policy and procedures and fiscal guidelines; and applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. 1. Coordinates, arranges, supervises and provides for the completion of corrective and preventative (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145173 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 145173 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 11/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Heather Health Care Center 15600 South Honore Street Harvey, IL 60426 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 0689 maintenance in accordance with facility policy and procedures, practiced and financial considerations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 3. Develops, schedules and controls a preventative maintenance program to maintain safe and efficient plant operations and grounds. Residents Affected - Few C. Facility Equipment Maintenance - Ensures major equipment and furnishings are maintained I safe, operable condition and/or arrange for replacement. E. Facility Safety and Maintenance Training - Provides training for personnel and residents as it relates to safety and maintenance needs of the long term care facility. Review of Facility Assessment Tool states in part: Part 3: Facility Resources Needed to Provide Competent Support and Care for our Resident Population Every Day and During Emergencies. Physical environment and building/plant needs: The facility submits at minimum, weekly supply orders, based on resident and facility needs. In addition, the facility follows the Preventive Maintenance Program, which is designed to: 1. Prevent unnecessary wear and malfunction of equipment by performing scheduled maintenance and testing; 2. Identify and correct issues before they become serious hazards; Physical Resource Category Resources Physical equipment bathroom safety bars, sinks for residents FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145173 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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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.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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What happened during the November 12, 2024 survey of HEATHER HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of HEATHER HEALTH CARE CENTER on November 12, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HEATHER HEALTH CARE CENTER on November 12, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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