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.
Based on interview and record review the Facility failed to prevent a fall during a staff assisted transfer for
one of three Residents (R4) reviewed for falls in a sample of five.Findings include:The Facility Fall
Prevention Program Policy, dated 11/21/17, documents: to assure safety of all Residents in the Facility;
measures which determine the individual needs of each Resident by assessing the risk of falls and
implementation of appropriate interventions to provide necessary supervision and assistive devices are
utilized as necessary; use and implementation of professional standards of practice; communication with
direct care staff members; methods to identify risk factors and Residents at risk; safety interventions will be
implemented for each Resident identified at risk; direct care staff will be oriented and trained in the Fall
Prevention Program; transfer conveyances shall be used to transfer Residents in accordance with the plan
of care; and nursing personnel will be informed of Residents who are at risk for falling and interventions will
be identified on the care plan.The Facility Transfers-Manual Gait Belt and Mechanical Lift Policy, dated
1/19/18, documents: to protect the safety and well-being of the Staff and Residents, to promote quality of
care, this Facility will use Mechanical lifting devices for the lifting and movement of Residents; mechanical
lifting devices shall be used for any Resident needing a two person assist or who cannot be transferred
comfortably or safely; and staff responsible for direct Resident care will be trained in the use of mechanical
lifting.The Facility Incidents by Incident Type Report, dated 10/1/26 through 2/26/26, documents a
witnessed fall for R4 on 1/30/26 at 1:30 pm.The Facility's Fall Investigation Report, dated 1/30/26,
documents statements from V6 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) while in shower room, my foot slipped
while transferring (R4). (R4's) feet slid as I grabbed both arms and lowered (R4) to a seated position' and I
asked available (CNA's) and was told they transfer (R4) independently without assistance and that they just
put (R4) in chair.R4's Physician Order Sheet/POS, dated 2/27/26, documents diagnoses including
Cerebrovascular Disease, Major Depressive Disorder, Senile Degeneration or Brain, Dementia and Adult
Failure to Thrive. R4's POS documents an order for Hospice services.R4's current Care Plan documents: is
totally dependent on two staff members for bed mobility, dressing, grooming, bathing, positioning; transfer
using a mechanical lift device and two staff members.R4's Witnessed Fall Report, dated 1/30/26,
documents R4 and V6 (Certified Nursing Assistant) were in the shower room and R4 was lowered to the
floor by (V6) during a transfer.R4's Nursing Note (late entry), dated 1/31/26 at 1:29 pm, documents V6
came to this nurse to report while in shower room, (V6) slipped and lost balance during a transfer. (R4's)
feet slid as (V6) grasped both upper arms of (R4) and lowered (R4) to a sitting position (on the floor).' R4
did not hit head and did not complain of any pain at time of fall. Then (R4) complained of Right Shoulder
pain and a radiology test (X-ray) was ordered for the shoulder pain.R4's Nursing Note, dated 2/4/26,
documents: was seen by V8 (Physician's Assistant) for a plan of care related to a fall in the shower with
staff assistance and a right shoulder injury; is under Hospice care and has a history of frequent fall; and has
ongoing
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
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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
02/28/2026
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.
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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
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Previous Versions Obsolete
soreness in R4's Right Shoulder. The Nursing Note also documents Radiology test result (X-ray) of R4's
Right Shoulder was negative for a fracture.On 2/26/26 at 1:58 pm, V1 (Administrator) stated, (R4) was a
mechanical lift with two-person assistance for transfers. (V6/CNA) had only been employed here for about
two months. (V6) did improperly transfer (R4) and should have used two staff. I did counsel (V4) on the
proper transfer technique with a (mechanical lift because (V6) transferred (R4) by herself while in the
shower room.
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