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GOLDWATER CARE PEORIA HEIGHTSCMS #14523919 citations on this visit
19 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 19 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0623 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to notify the local Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman and Residents/Residents' Representative in writing of resident Hospital Transfer/Discharge for five (R2, R6, R30, R34 and R291) of five residents reviewed for transfers and hospitalizations in the sample of 23. Findings include: Facility Transfer and Discharge Policy and Procedure, undated, documents that transfer or discharge documentation in the Residents clinical record shall be required. R2's Census List dated 10/1/24 documents a Hospital Paid Leave on 10/17/23, 2/26/24, 3/11/24, 4/5/24, 4/29/24, 6/4/24, 6/20/24, 7/10/24, 8/8/24 and 9/1/24. R6's Census List dated 10/1/24 documents a Hospital Paid Leave on 6/14/24 and 8/19/24. R30's Census List dated 10/1/24 documents a Hospital Paid Leave on 11/15/23, 12/20/23 and 7/3/24. R34's Census List dated 10/1/24 documents a Hospital Paid Leave on 9/20/24. R291's Census List dated 10/1/24 documents a Hospital Paid Leave on 8/24/24, 9/2/24 and 9/5/24. 1. On 10/1/24 at 12:10 pm, V9 (Social Service Manager) stated, I have never made any documentation in the medical records or sent a written notification of a hospital transfer or discharge to (V8/Ombudsman). On 10/1/24 at 12:15 pm, V8 (Ombudsman) stated, I do not receive any notification from the facility on their hospital transfers or discharges. Sometimes, when I am in the facility, they do tell me who got admitted to the hospital. I did not know that I was supposed to be notified of all the hospital discharges or transfers in writing. On 9/30/24 at 8:10 am, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated, We have not notified (V8/Ombudsman) of resident hospital transfers or discharges. On 10/1/24 at 10:50 am, V1 (Administrator) stated, We do not email or notify (V8/Ombudsman) of hospital transfers or discharges. As you know, the facility has been in the middle of new ownership transition, so I cannot give you a specific policy for Transfer Discharge to hospital on notifying the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman. (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 6 Event ID: 145239 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 145239 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Goldwater Care Peoria Heights 5533 North Galena Road Peoria Heights, IL 61614 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 0623 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some 2. On 10/1/24 at 12:10 pm, V9 (Social Service Manager) stated, I have never made documentation in the medical records or sent a written notification of a hospital transfer to any family or resident. On 9/30/24 at 8:10 am, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated, We do not mail or notify residents or their Representatives in writing of a hospital transfer. There is no documentation in the residents' charts that any of these notices have been sent either. I cannot find any copies of any notification to the Resident Representatives for any of our residents that discharged to the hospital. On 10/1/24 at 10:50 am, V1 (Administrator) stated, We do not send written notifications to the residents or the Representatives when a Resident goes out to the hospital and there is no documentation in the medical record either. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145239 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 145239 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Goldwater Care Peoria Heights 5533 North Galena Road Peoria Heights, IL 61614 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 0645 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to complete a new/updated PASARR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) Level II for one (R30) of two residents reviewed for PASARR screenings in a sample of 23. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: On 10/1/24 at 1:30 pm, V1 (Administrator) stated, I am unable to provide a PASARR Policy; we do not have a PASARR Policy. R30's Physician Order Summary Report, dated 10/1/24, documents an admission dated of 12/31/23 and medication orders (Venlafaxine Hydrochloride and Aripiprazole) for diagnoses including Major Depressive Disorder, Severe Psychotic Symptoms, Bipolar Disorder, Unspecified Psychosis and Delusional Disorder. R30's Notice of PASARR Level II Screen Outcome, dated 7/31/23, documents the date of Short-Term Approval ends on 10/29/23. The PASARR Outcome Explanation documents that this Level II evaluation is good within 90 calendar days of the Notice Date listed on the PASARR Level II Outcome and after that time, you must have an updated Level I and Level II before you to go to a Medicaid Certified Nursing Facility. On 10/1/24 at 1:30 pm, R30's Medical Record did not document an updated PASARR, and the Facility could not produce an updated PASARR. On 10/1/24 at 1:30 pm, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated, We need to update this PASARR. I just noticed that it was no longer effective after 10/29/23 and was for a short stay. I will get it updated. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145239 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 145239 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Goldwater Care Peoria Heights 5533 North Galena Road Peoria Heights, IL 61614 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 0868 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to hold Quality Assurance (QA) and Improvement Committee Meetings. This failure has the potential to affect all 40 residents who currently reside in the facility. Residents Affected - Many Findings Include: The Facility's Quality Assurance and Improvement Agenda dated 4/19/2019 documents that the following areas will be reviewed as a Quality Assurance Team at least every quarter: Resident Concerns, Consultant/Department Reports, Policy and Procedure Review and Updates, Nursing and Quality Improvement Information, Special Unit Report (if applicable), Dietary Report, Social Service Report, Activity Department, Housekeeping and Laundry, Quality Assurance Audits/Rounds, Surveys Compliance, Life Safety Concerns, Safety Issues/Risk Management, Personnel, Environmental Improvements Planned/Made during the Quarter, Census/marketing Recruitment. On 10/01/24 at 12:15 PM, V1 (Administrator in Training) stated I have no documentation of any QA meetings done prior to me coming in April 2024. I held one immediately upon hire because I did not see where it had been getting done. The facility's Long-Term Care Application for Medicare and Medicaid dated 9/29/24 documents 40 residents currently reside in the facility. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145239 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 145239 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Goldwater Care Peoria Heights 5533 North Galena Road Peoria Heights, IL 61614 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on record review and interview the facility failed to monitor infections. This failure has the potential to affect all 40 residents that currently reside in the facility. Residents Affected - Many Findings Include: The Facility's Infection Control Surveillance and Monitoring policy dated 4/11/2022 documents It is the policy of the facility to do routine surveillance and monitoring of the facility to determine if compliance with infection control practices is maintained. Monitoring of the day-to-day operation of the Infection Control Program will be conducted by the DON/ICP (Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist). Included in the duties are: Investigation and implementation of controls to prevent infections in the facility, determine and direct the correct procedures necessary for the prevention of infections. This shall be done on an individual basis, applying the concepts of isolation per infection, follow up on documentation of, and reporting of infection to physicians, through direct, random inspections of the clinical record with respect to: 1) Isolation techniques initiated and followed, 2) Evaluation of parameters involved in assessment of physical condition are evaluated and reported as appropriate (vital signs, evaluation of infection site, resident response to isolation techniques, etc.), 3 Periodic observation of infection sensitive techniques, including soaks, irrigations, catheter procedures, intravenous infusions, tracheostomy procedures and inhalation techniques The Facility's Infection Control Monitoring Logs provided started with April 2024. On 10/01/24 at 10:00 AM, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated, I started here (at the facility) in April 2024, I do not know where (V10/ previous Director of Nursing) kept any of her documentation of the facility's infections. I have no further documentation prior to April 2024. The facility's Long-Term Care Application for Medicare and Medicaid dated 9/29/24 documents 40 residents currently reside in the facility. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145239 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 145239 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/01/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Goldwater Care Peoria Heights 5533 North Galena Road Peoria Heights, IL 61614 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 0881 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement an Antibiotic Stewardship Program. This failure has the potential to affect all 40 residents that currently reside in the facility. Residents Affected - Many Findings Include: The facility's Antibiotic Stewardship Program Protocol dated 12/12/18 states, Purpose: To improve the use of Antibiotics in healthcare to protect residents and reduce the threat of antibiotic resistance through a set of commitments and actions designed to optimize the treatment of infections while reducing adverse events associated with antibiotic use. This will be accomplished using the Core Elements. Core Elements for Antibiotic Stewardship: 1. Leadership Commitment: Demonstrates support and commitment for safe and appropriate antibiotic use. Accountability: Identify physicians, nursing, and pharmacy leads responsible for promoting and overseeing antibiotic stewardship activities. Action: Implement as least one policy or practice to improve antibiotic use. Tracking: Monitor at least one process measure of antibiotic use and at least one outcome from antibiotic use. Reporting: Provide regular feedback on antibiotic use and resistance to prescribing clinicians, nursing staff, and other relevant staff. As of 10/1/24, the facility was unable to provide any documentation that antibiotic tracking or infection surveillance had been completed prior to September 2024. On 10/01/24 at 10:00 AM, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated that prior to September 2024, there was no monitoring of antibiotics or infection surveillance being completed. V2 stated V2 would have expected a McGreers Criteria Data Tool Form to be filled out on every antibiotic ordered at the facility to ensure it met Antibiotic Stewardship Protocols. V2 stated that V2 had to bring in Pharmacy to educate the nurses on what Antibiotic Stewardship even was. The facility's Long-Term Care Application for Medicare and Medicaid dated 9/29/24 documents 40 residents currently reside in the facility. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145239 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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Citations

19 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.

  • 0868GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F868 - Quality assessment and assurance

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

  • 0880GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0881GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F881 - Infection prevention and control program

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  • 0623GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F623 - Transfer and discharge-

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0645GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F645 - Preadmission Screening for individuals with a mental disorder and individuals

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  • 0015GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  • 0211GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0271GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0291GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

  • 0321GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0351GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0353GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0355GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  • 0363GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0712GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F712 - Frequency of physician visits

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0913GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F913 - Have direct access to an exit corridor;

    Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.

  • 0918GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F918 - Bathroom Facilities

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0923GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F923 - Have adequate outside ventilation by means of windows, or mechanical

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

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What happened during the October 1, 2024 survey of GOLDWATER CARE PEORIA HEIGHTS?

This was a inspection survey of GOLDWATER CARE PEORIA HEIGHTS on October 1, 2024. The surveyor cited 19 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GOLDWATER CARE PEORIA HEIGHTS on October 1, 2024?

Yes, 19 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly"

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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