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Inspection visit

Health inspection

APERION CARE CHICAGO HEIGHTSCMS #1451801 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their comprehensive care plan policy by failing to develop a person centered care plan for a resident to include measurable objectives and timeframes to meet the resident's medical and nursing needs that were identified in the comprehensive assessment for Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia for one (R20) resident of 54 residents reviewed for care plans.Findings include:R20 is [AGE] years of age. Current diagnoses include but are not limited to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Hyperlipidemia, Anemia, Pyothorax without Fistula, Emphysema, Paranoid Personality Disorder, Pneumonia, and Paranoid Schizophrenia.R20's comprehensive assessment section C Cognitive Patterns dated 01/14/2025 documents a brief interview for mental status score of 15 which indicates R1 is cognitively intact.On 01/27/2026 at 2:25 PM, V21 MDS (Minimum Data Set) Coordinator was inquired of R20 not having a care plan for his medical diagnoses. V21 said, R20 has Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, and Elevated Cholesterol. He's taking medication for them. He's on Metformin for his diabetes, Carvedilol for hypertension, and Atorvastatin for cholesterol. I don't see it on his care plan. He should have a care plan so the caregiver knows what's going on and how to give care for what his diagnosis are and what care he should be receiving.R20's admission comprehensive assessment section I active diagnoses dated 10/02/2025 documents his medical conditions in part as Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia.R20's admission [DATE] and current January 2026 care plans do not document his medical conditions of Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension, and Hyperlipidemia.R20's medication administration record documents the following physician ordered medications to be administered- Sodium Chloride tablet 1 gram by mouth three times a day related to anemia start date 9/26/2025. Carvedilol oral tablet 6.25mg (milligrams) give 1 tablet by mouth two times a day related to hypertension start date 9/26/2025. Hydralazine HCI (Hydrochloride) 10mg oral tablet give 1 tablet by mouth every 6 hours as needed for elevated blood pressure related to hypertension start date 9/26/2025. Metformin HCI (Hydrochloride) oral tablet 500mg give one tablet by mouth two times a day related to type 2 diabetes mellitus start date 9/26/2025. Atorvastatin Calcium oral tablet 10mg give 1 tablet by mouth at bedtime related to hyperlipidemia start date 9/26/2025. These medications were administered by nursing staff as prescribed by the physician from 9/26/25 through 01/29/2026.The revised 11/17/17 comprehensive care plan policy states in part:Purpose: To develop a comprehensive care plan that directs the care team and incorporates the resident's goals, preferences, and services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Guidelines: The facility will develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, consistent with the resident rights, that includes measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment.The comprehensive care plan must describe the (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: 145180 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 145180 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/29/2026 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Aperion Care Chicago Heights 490 West 16th Place Chicago Heights, IL 60411 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 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete following:o The services that are to be furnished to attain or maintain the resident's highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-beingo Any services that would otherwise be required but are not provided due to the resident's exercise of rights, including the right to refuse treatment.A comprehensive care plan must be-o Developed within 7 days after completion of the comprehensive assessment.o Prepared by an interdisciplinary team, that includes but is not limited to-? The attending physician.? A registered nurse with responsibility for the resident.? A nurse aide with responsibility for the resident.? A member of food and nutrition services staff.? To the extent practicable, the participation of the resident and the resident'srepresentative(s). An explanation should be included in a resident's medical record if the participation of the resident and their resident representative is determined not practicable for the development of the resident's care plan.? Other appropriate staff or professionals in disciplines as determined by the resident's needs or as requested by the resident.o Reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each assessment, including both the comprehensive and quarterly review assessments. The CAAs provide a link between the MDS and care planning. The care plan should be revised on an ongoing basis to reflect changes in the resident and the care that the resident is receiving. Event ID: Facility ID: 145180 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.

  • 0656GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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What happened during the January 29, 2026 survey of APERION CARE CHICAGO HEIGHTS?

This was a inspection survey of APERION CARE CHICAGO HEIGHTS on January 29, 2026. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at APERION CARE CHICAGO HEIGHTS on January 29, 2026?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be ..."

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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