F 0689
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observations, interviews, and record reviews, the facility failed to effectively supervise and ensure one
resident was seated properly in wheelchair with feet on footrests or elevated off floor prior to transporting.
This affected one of three residents' (R1) reviewed for safety. This failure resulted in R1 falling from the
wheelchair sustaining a laceration to forehead requiring seven sutures and a left patella fracture.
Findings include:
On 10/12/24 from 11:20 AM until 12:40 PM R1 was observed sitting in wheelchair in the dining room. R1
was observed sitting with back against wheelchair back and holding a doll. R1 was able to feed self once
her meal was set up for her. R1 was not observed shifting weight, leaning forward in wheelchair, or making
any sudden movements.
On 10/12/24 at 12:40 PM, V3 CNA (certified nurse aide) was observed transporting R1 to R1's room. R1's
room is directly across from the nurses' station. V3 and V4 CNA were observed transferring R1 from
wheelchair to bed. R1's wheelchair was placed next to bed. V4 placed a gait belt around R1's waist and
drag pivoted R1 onto her bed. R1's legs were bent at the knees throughout transfer. R1 was not able to
straighten legs to support R1's weight. R1's upper body was observed leaning far forward. R1 was totally
dependent on V3 and V4 for transfer.
R1's care plan, initiated 5/1/2015, notes R1 has risk or actual needs/symptoms related to Alzheimer's
disease and dementia. Interventions include provide reminders for ADL (activities of daily living) and
provide cues and supervision for ADLs every day.
R1 falls care plan, initiated 5/1/2015, notes R1 is at high risk for falling related to decreased bed mobility
and ambulation, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, muscle weakness, difficulty in walking, and multiple
comorbidities.
R1's falls risk assessment, dated 7/16/24, notes R1 is at high risk for falls.
R1's OT (occupational therapy) evaluation, dated 6/25/24 notes R1 dependent for upper body dressing,
transfers, and unable to stand and bear weight. R1's OT Discharge summary, dated [DATE], notes R1
requires substantial/maximum assistance with upper body dressing. R1 requires substantial/maximum
assistance with transfers from bed to wheelchair to bed. R1 is able to stand for 30 seconds with maximum
assistance of two persons. R1 achieved maximum potential with OT and was discharged from skilled
therapy.
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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
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
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Event ID:
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Printed: 05/15/2026
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No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145237
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Generations at Regency
6631 Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
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
R1's MDS (minimum data set), dated 7/16/24, notes R1 with functional limitation in range of motion in both
upper extremities. R1's cognitive status for daily decision making is severely impaired.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
R1's ADL care plan, initiated 8/6/2019, notes R1 is at risk for ADL decline related to generalized weakness
and deconditioning. Interventions include transfers - R1 is dependent on staff for all transfers, use
mechanical lift device for all transfers. Wheelchair - R1 requires substantial/maximum assistance for
locomotion. R1 may require two person assist in periods of lethargy, weakness.
On 10/12/24 at 12:40 PM, V3 CNA (certified nurse aide) stated prior to R1's fall, R1 was able to self-propel
in wheelchair. V3 denied witnessing R1 lean forward in wheelchair or attempt to stand unassisted by staff.
On 10/12/24 at 12:45 PM, V4 CNA stated prior to R1's fall, R1 was able to self-propel in wheelchair. V4
denied witnessing R1 lean forward in wheelchair or attempt to stand unassisted by staff. V4 stated prior to
fall R1 was able to take a few steps with staff assistance.
On 10/13/24 at 4:15 PM, V5 LPN (licensed practical nurse) stated on 8/17/24, V5 was in the resident room
next door to R1's room. V5 stated when V5 exited room V5 observed R1 on the floor. V5 stated V6 CNA
informed her R1 leaned forward and fell out of wheelchair. V5 stated R1 was able to stand while sitting in
wheelchair but would sit right back down. V5 stated R1 was able to self-propel in wheelchair prior to the fall.
On 10/14/24 at 12:13 PM, V9 CNA stated she was working on 8/17/24 evening shift when R1 fell. V9 stated
prior to the event she was sitting at nurses' station charting on computer. V9 stated R1 is a two person
transfer and she instructed V6 to let her know when she was ready to have her assist with transferring R1
to bed. V9 stated V6 CNA stated, okay R1 lets go. V9 stated she did not hear V6 call out to R1 after this. V9
stated no other words were spoken prior to the fall. V9 stated she then heard a boom and looked up to find
R1 lying on the floor on side in a fetal position; R1's legs are semi contracted.
R1's medical record, dated 8/17/24 at 7:08pm, V5 LPN (licensed practical nurse) noted after eating dinner,
R1 was being taken to bed by V6 CNA in wheelchair upon which R1 leaned forward in wheelchair and fell
forward, face down to the floor. Upon assessment R1 received moderate sized abrasion to middle of
forehead with moderate blood present. R1 remains alert, and verbal during occurrence. Neurological check
initiated: no deficits noted. No indication of pain or discomfort. No vomiting or loss of consciousness
observed. Pupils equal and reactive to light. Level of consciousness and range of motion to all four
extremities at baseline. R1's vital signs stable. EMS (emergency medical services) 911 called and arrived
within 5 minutes of occurrence. R1 transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
On 8/18, the emergency room nurse said R1 had CT (computerized tomography) scan of the head, cervical
spine, facial bones, and all are negative. R1 received seven sutures to laceration on forehead.
On 8/22 at 11:00am, V7 LPN noted V7 was notified by therapy upon R1 assessment, R1 grimacing and
pointing fingers to the left knee. Upon assessment V7 noted R1's left knee swollen, light redness, warm to
touch, skin intact. On pain scale, R1's pain is 6 out of 10. Acetaminophen administered. V8 NP (nurse
practitioner) informed with order to send R1 back to the hospital to repeat CT scan, radiology due to R1's
recent fall.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145237
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
145237
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
10/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Generations at Regency
6631 Milwaukee Avenue
Niles, IL 60714
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
On 8/22, V8 NP noted laceration of mid forehead with seven sutures, discoloration of right and left eyes,
and discoloration of chin. Left knee redness and swelling, limited range of motion.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
8/22 at 3:56pm, R1 returned to facility with diagnosis of non-displaced transverse fracture of left patellabrace (knee immobilizer) applied in the emergency room with order to follow up with orthopedic surgeon.
This facility's investigation into R1's fall notes R1 is cognitively impaired, with memory and recall problems.
R1 communicates primarily in Polish. Per V6 CNA, R1 looked tired, V6 went to R1, unlocked brakes on
wheelchair and was preparing to wheel R1 to room when R1 suddenly leaned forward resulting in R1 falling
from wheelchair.
V6 is no longer employed at this facility and was unable to be interviewed during this survey.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145237
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