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Inspection visit

Inspection

La Bella of WoodstockCMS #1452222 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to have evidence that R4's alleged allegations were thoroughly investigated for 1 of 6 residents (R4) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 6. The findings include:On 07/23/2025 at 12:22PM, R4 was lying in bed on his left side with eyes closed. On 07/23/2025 at 12:22PM, R4 said, the staff have been giving me a hard time when I call for help. I went to the bathroom; the staff gave me a hard time due to them getting off work soon. I told the administrator. V5 CNA's-Certified Nursing Assistant told me she did not want to come in my room to provide care. I told her to shut her mouth. She started walking down the hallway cussing. I watch the security video with the administrator yesterday. It showed V5 CNA walking down the hallway. The video did not have sound at the time, V1 may not have turned the volume on.On 07/23/2025 at 12:30PM, V1 Administrator was not in the facility.On 07/28/2025 at 8:37AM, V1 Administrator said, I will call you back. On 07/28/2025 at 11:19AM, V4 Nurse Consultant said, V1 Administrator has been removed from his position; I attempted to obtain information about R4 and V5 CNA from V1 last Wednesday (07/23/25) after I was told about the incident. On 07/23/25 and on 07/28/25 The facility was not able to provide documentation or verbal confirmation to show R4's allegation of verbal abuse was investigated.V5 CNA was not available at the time of the survey. The facility's Abuse Policy dated 11/2024 shows, Verbal Abuse means the use of oral, written or gestured communication or sounds that willfully includes disparaging and derogatory terms to residents or their families, or within their hearing distance regardless of their age, ability to comprehend, or disability. Alleged Violation is a situation or occurrence that is observed or reported by . resident .but has not yet been investigated and, if verified, could be indication of noncompliance with the Federal requirements .Written procedures for investigations include . Providing complete and thorough documentation of the investigation. Residents Affected - Few 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: 145222 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 145222 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/28/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Bella of Woodstock 309 McHenry Avenue Woodstock, IL 60098 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete 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 observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure R1 did not leave the facility unsupervised, this applies to 1 of 6 residents (R1) reviewed for supervision in the sample of 6.The findings include: R1'S Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] shows, R1 has a moderate cognitive impairment. On 07/23/2025 at 9:00AM, R1 was lying in bed. R1 sat up on the side of the bed. R1 then moved her wheelchair into position, engaged the left and right brake, stood to her feet, and sat herself down in the wheelchair. On 07/23/2025 at 9:00AM, R1 said, I can move myself in my wheelchair using my arms and legs. I am not able to move quickly. On 07/23/2025 at 11:30AM, V4 Nurse Consultant said, after R1 was found outside we initiated 1:1 monitoring and then applied a bracelet to her arm. When R1 gets close to the doors that lead outside an alarm will go off. On 07/23/2025 at 12:53PM, V2 DON-Director of Nursing said, the front door alarm went off around 9:30PM. There is no receptionist at the front door during that time. R1 went outside alone.On 7/23/2025 at 1:15PM, V3 CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant said, it was not the door alarm that alerted the staff. There was a visitor that recognized R1 should not be outside the building at night. The staff heard the visitor ringing the doorbell, that is when they found R1 outside the facility.V6 CNA's written statement dated 07/18/25 at 9:30PM, shows, the doorbell was rang by a concerned citizen that a patient was outside. I told one of the patients to get the nurse and I went outside to bring the patient back in.V6 CNA was not available for comment during the survey. R1's Elopement Investigation Timeline dated 07/18/2025 shows, at 9:22PM, R1was wearing a night gown and carrying a bag of belongings. At 9:23PM, R1 exited the facility. At 9:30PM, a visitor rang the doorbell. At 9:34PM, R1 was brought back inside the facility by V6 CNA. Event ID: Facility ID: 145222 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  • 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 28, 2025 survey of La Bella of Woodstock?

This was a inspection survey of La Bella of Woodstock on July 28, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at La Bella of Woodstock on July 28, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."

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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