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Inspection visit

Inspection

GOLDWATER CARE PEORIA HEIGHTSCMS #1452391 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 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 (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: 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. (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 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. Event ID: Facility ID: 145239 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.

  • 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.

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What happened during the February 28, 2026 survey of GOLDWATER CARE PEORIA HEIGHTS?

This was a inspection survey of GOLDWATER CARE PEORIA HEIGHTS on February 28, 2026. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GOLDWATER CARE PEORIA HEIGHTS on February 28, 2026?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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