Health inspection·May 22, 2025

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 5/21/25 at 2:40PM, V14 (Social Services) stated, (R6) brought up a concern to me regarding (V13) stating he said something to her about her thighs and it made her feel fat. I spoke with (R6) regarding the concerns right away then I handed it off to (V1) to take care of. (V13) was supposed to apologize for making any comment that (R6) may have taken negatively. I'm not sure if he did apologize or not but that was supposed to happen. Residents Affected - Few The facility's policy titled, Quality of Life-Dignity with a review date of February 2020 showed, Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances his or her sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, feeling of self-worth and self-esteem .1. Residents are treated with dignity and respect at all times .7. Staff speak respectfully to residents at all times .11. Demeaning practices and standards of care that compromise dignity are prohibited . 2) R39's electronic face sheet printed on 5/22/25 showed R39 has diagnoses including but not limited to type 2 diabetes, adjustment disorder, wedge compression fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder. R39's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed R39 has no cognitive impairment and reports feeling down, depressed, or hopeless nearly every day. R39's care plan dated 4/18/25 showed, I have depression related to my admission to facility and current health condition that has caused me great pain and mobility limitation. I have diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder and General Anxiety. I am having difficulty with my roommate and another female peer. I am a very private person and have asked for my roommate to not talk about me or discuss with others about my medications. I have declined to move to another room because I like my room and feels that moving is not the right solution for me. It is very stressful and tearful. On 5/21/25 at 9:23AM, R39 stated, One day I was in the break room with (V13) because he was helping me get snacks out of the vending machine. I couldn't find my magnifying glass, but I saw reflection over on the wall and when I reached next to me, I found my magnifying glass and (V13) said, You couldn't find it because your thighs are too big. Two weeks ago, he told my roommate (R6) that her hips were too big then he said, oh I won't tell (R39) she has big thighs again. (V14) was informed about it and said she would take care of it, but we never heard anything further. (R39 was tearful throughout entire conversation regarding incident with V13). On 5/21/25 at 2:40PM, V14 (Social Services) stated, (R39) will say she has concerns, you address it, she'll say she doesn't want them in her room, then she will come back and say she never said that. She didn't bring up (V13) to me until her roommate (R6) brought up a comment that she thought (V13) made a comment about her thighs. (R39) was looking for her magnifying glass and he said that's why you couldn't find it because you were sitting on it, he never referenced her weight. I usually don't fill out grievance forms for her because she never wants anything done. R39's social service progress notes were reviewed and showed no documentation related to any conversation regarding V13 or any concerns that R39 has had. The facility's grievances were reviewed for the past 6 months with grievances filed by R39. On 5/22/25 at 10:09AM, R39 stated, I was never told about any resolution with (V13), and he hasn't even come and apologized to me. They never follow-up with us on our concerns. I was told by (V14) that she handed off my concerns to (V1) and then never heard anything else. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED A. Building 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0550 A phone call was made to V13 during the survey with no return call received. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0583 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide privacy for a resident (R39) during dressing. This applies to 1 of 1 residents reviewed for privacy in the sample of 23. Residents Affected - Few The findings include: R39's electronic face sheet printed on 5/22/25 showed R39 has diagnoses including but not limited to type 2 diabetes, adjustment disorder, wedge compression fracture of unspecified lumbar vertebra, major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder. R39's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed R39 has no cognitive impairment. R39's care plan dated 4/18/25 showed, I have depression related to my admission to the facility and current health condition that has caused me great pain and mobility limitation. I have diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder and General Anxiety. I am having difficulty with my roommate and another female peer. I am a very private person and have asked for my roommate to not talk about me or discuss with others about my medications. I have declined to move to another room because I like my room and feel that moving is not the right solution for me. It is very stressful and tearful. On 5/21/25 at 9:23AM, R39 stated, I was getting ready for the day and had no clothes on. I had both of my privacy curtains pulled and one of the aides asked if she could come through and get to the sink. I asked her to give me a minute. She then asked again if she could come through and I told her to please wait until I was dressed but she came through anyway. This happened right after one of the male aides made a negative comment about my thighs being big, so I was already feeling down about my body. This has happened twice now, and I don't feel like my privacy is respected. We are trying to work out a solution for this, but it should've never happened in the first place. I did talk to (V14-Social Services) about it so we are working on it. I don't want any of the staff seeing me naked unless absolutely necessary. I can get myself dressed and do most things on my own so there is no reason why they should be coming in my space when I specifically ask them to please wait. I realize they need to get to parts of the room to help my roommate but hopefully we can work something out. (R39 was tearful throughout entire conversation and verbalized she was afraid to tell surveyor because she didn't want to get in trouble). On 5/21/25 at 2:40PM, V14 (Social Services) stated, (R39) will say she has concerns, you address it, she'll say she doesn't want staff in her room, then she will come back and say she never said that. Most recently, her concern was when her curtain was pulled and one of the aides came through the curtain. I was told that the staff member didn't go through the curtain but opened the bathroom door which was nothing to do with (R39) and did not expose her or invade her privacy. Staff will tell (R39) they need to come through to get water for her roommate. They aren't looking at her they are trying to take care of her roommate who needs care, and they need to get to the sink for the washcloths. They can still go through the curtain and just not look at (R39), that wouldn't be a big deal. I think we have found a solution, but I really don't think her privacy was invaded at all, I think she just thought it was. (R39's care plan was reviewed and showed no documentation of R39 making false allegations). The facility's policy titled, Confidentiality of Information and Personal Privacy with a review date of October 2017 showed, Our facility will protect and safeguard resident confidentiality and (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0583 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete personal privacy .2. The facility will strive to protect the resident's privacy regarding his or her .d. personal care The facility's policy titled, Quality of Life-Dignity with a review date of February 2020 showed, Each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances his or her sense of well-being, level of satisfaction with life, feeling of self-worth and self-esteem .1. Residents are treated with dignity and respect at all times .4. Residents' private space and property are respected at all times. 5. Staff are expected to knock and request permission before entering residents' rooms .10. Staff promote, maintain and protect resident privacy, including bodily privacy during assistance with personal care and during treatment procedures. Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to protect 2 residents (R28, R49) from physical abuse, and failed to provide sufficient protection to prevent resident to resident abuse. These failures apply to 2 of 3 residents reviewed for resident-to-resident abuse in the sample of 23. The findings include: R53's electronic face sheet printed on 5/22/25 showed R53 has diagnoses including but not limited to dementia without behaviors, psychosis, and anxiety disorder. R53's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed R53 has severe cognitive impairment. R53's care plan revised 4/9/25 showed, I have behaviors that could increase the potential for abuse or neglect. These identified behaviors are verbal/physical aggressive behavior, dementia/impaired cognition, poor judgement . R49's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed R49 has no cognitive impairment. R28's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed R28 has mild cognitive impairment with no disorganized thought processes. On 5/21/25 at 11:44AM, R49 stated, I was out front and (R28) started coming up from the dining room and suddenly (R53) started slapping on us. She has dementia and doesn't realize what she's doing so I just backed up and said no, no, no but she caught up to me and hit me on the back. I don't know what precipitated it she just does that sometimes. She was slapping on my arm. They asked me if I was ok and I was, but it just shocked me because nothing really happened except, I told (R53) not to take the blanket off another lady's lap because the lady was cold, and it wasn't (R53's) blanket. On 5/21/25 at 11:52AM, V16 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated, I was working on the opposite unit, and I heard (R53) yell out and when I looked down the hall, (R53) and (R28) were in the hallway and she yelled, You better not even think about it! I saw her slapping his arm and yelled out for her to stop. (V17-Registered Nurse) was at the nurse's station but she did not intervene. I'm not sure if she would have heard it or not but I heard it all the way down the hall, and they were doing this pretty much right next to the nurse's station. On 5/22/25 at 9:08AM, V17 RN (Registered Nurse) stated, I was sitting at the nurse's station and (R53) was in the front lobby. Something caused her to become agitated. she grabbed the blanket off another resident's lap and (R49) was up there and I heard him say No (R53), you can't hit and I went up there and she was going after him and he was wheeling himself backwards. When she caught up to him, she smacked him on the back. I took (R53) by me at the nurse's station and gave her the stuffed cats she always holds. She left the nurse's station then and went towards the dining room area. That's when (V16) brought (R53) back to the nurse's station and said she hit (R28) twice on the arm. On 5/22/25 at 9:25AM, R28 stated, (R53) and I were going down the main hallway and she always tries to go ahead of me, so I tried to go around her. She yelled 'You better not even think about it!' and she slapped me on my right arm. It hurt the rest of the day, so she had some force behind it. I (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0600 didn't say anything to her or do anything to her, she just hit me for no reason. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 5/22/25 at 05/22/25 11:51AM, V1 (Administrator) stated, (V17) called me and said (R53) tried to take a blanket from another resident. (R49) tried to get between them because he is close with (R53) and then (R53) came into contact with his arm and (R28) was going by and she shouted something and as (R28) was going by she swatted towards him in the back. When a resident makes contact with a resident, I would expect staff to assess all residents for any injury. I came to the facility right away to make sure everyone was ok. These assessments would be documented in the resident's chart so I'm not sure why nothing was documented. We checked on everyone and they were all ok and (R53) was sent out for a psychiatric evaluation and her psychotropic medication was increased. It's impossible for us to predict when something like this will occur. I did not substantiate abuse because (R53) has Dementia and she didn't know what she was doing. Neither (R28) or (R49) told me that they had been hit by (R53) when I interviewed them. I asked them both if they had any concerns and they told me No. I'm not sure what else I could've done to get the full story from them. (R28 and R49's medical records showed no documentation of assessments following the incident nor were there any nurse's notes regarding the incident with R53) Residents Affected - Few The facility's policy titled, Abuse and Neglect-Clinical Protocol with a review date of June 2023 showed, 1. Abuse is defined as the willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain, or mental anguish .4. Willful means the individual must have acted deliberately, not that the individual must have intended to inflict injury or harm . The facility's policy titled, Abuse Prevention Program dated 10-2022 showed, This (facility) affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or mistreatment. This facility therefore prohibits abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, and mistreatment of residents. In order to do so, the facility has attempted to establish a resident sensitive and resident secure environment .Physical Abuse is the infliction of injury on a resident that occurs other than by accidental means and that requires medical attention. Physical abuse includes hitting, slapping, pinching, kicking . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 7 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0604 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to do quarterly assessments for a resident with a lap buddy restraint in place for 1 of 1 resident (R60) reviewed for restraints in the sample of 23. Residents Affected - Few The findings include: R60's face sheet showed she was admitted to the facility 9/30/22 with diagnoses to include Alzheimer's Disease with late onset, Type 2 Diabetes, repeated falls, obstructive and reflux uropathy, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and history of falling. R60's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed she is severely cognitively impaired, is dependent upon staff for all cares, and has a history of falls. R60's Physical Device/Physical Reminder Informed Consent showed, [R60] . Method of Physical Restraint/Physical Device is needed: to help prevent falls from wheelchair as a reminder . Verbal consent obtained 6/17/24 R60's care plan initiated 10/11/22 showed, I had an actual fall and continue to be at risk due to left femur fracture, Alzheimer's Disease, hypertension, history of falls, incontinence . I will attempt to self-transfer and self-ambulate. I prefer to use the lap buddy when I explore the unit . Interventions: 6/14/24: Will trial lap buddy while up. Please remove it during meals, activities, and upon my request. I like to keep my lap buddy when I explore the unit . 6/17/24: Place lap buddy on my wheelchair when up out of bed to enhance safe wheelchair mobility and release every 2 hours and PRN (as needed) with supervision . R60's June 2024 Physician Order Sheet showed, 6/17/24 - May use lap buddy on wheelchair when out of bed to enhance safe wheelchair . R60's record showed no evidence of an initial restraint assessment or quarterly restraint assessments from June 2024 through May 2025. On 5/20/25 at 10:27 AM, R60 was in the dining room listening to an activity with a lap buddy in place. On 5/21/25 at 9:55 AM, V20 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and V24 CNA were toileting R60 using the stand lift. R60 required multiple reminders in addition to staff having eventually to physically place her hands on the stand lift bar due to her cognitive deficits. On 5/22/25 at 11:18 AM, V23 said R60 has only had the lap buddy since her last fall or at least within 2025. On 5/22/25 at 11:37 AM, V23 (Restorative Nurse) said there are no restraint assessments for R60. The facility's policy reviewed April 2017 showed, Use of Restraints . Restraints shall only be used to treat the resident's medical symptoms and never for discipline or staff convenience, or for the prevention of falls when the use of restraints is indicated, the least restrictive alternative will be used for the least amount of time necessary, and the ongoing re-evaluation for the need for restraints will be documented . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 8 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0605 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide appropriate indications for use of antipsychotic medications for three residents with diagnosis of Dementia (R3, R17, R78) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications in the sample of 23. Findings include: 1) Current Physician Orders indicate R3 is [AGE] years old with diagnoses that include Anxiety Disorder, Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder, Unspecified Dementia with Agitation and Delusional Disorder. Summary Report indicates R3 has orders for Seroquel (antipsychotic) 200mg (milligrams) twice daily related to Delusional Disorder dated 2/24/25. R3's Psychotropic Medication Consents are as follows: 2/1/25 - Seroquel 100mg twice daily for Depression - signed by R3. 2/7/25 - Seroquel 200mg at bedtime for anxiety/restlessness - verbal consent from R3. 2/24/25 - Seroquel 200mg twice daily for Depression - verbal consent from R3. On 5/21/25 at 10:15 am R3 was in her sitting on her bed. R3 stated she knows that she is on Seroquel thinks for depression. R3 denies hallucinations/hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there, does have interrupted sleep at night. R3 was able to answer questions appropriately. R3 did not appear to be responding to any internal stimuli or seem to be experiencing hallucinations or delusions. On 5/21/25 at 10:25am V29, CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) stated she is very familiar with R3 and stated that R3 has had no behaviors lately; has had bad days before mostly upset with family - threatening to throw things in her room. V29 stated she has never seen R3 hallucinate or have delusional behaviors. Pharmacy Consultation report dated 1/6/25 recommends to decrease R3's Seroquel to 50mg every morning and 100mg at bedtime. Recommendation was declined by physician due to Likely decompensation. Current Care Plan indicates R3 has Mood/Depression and receives Seroquel 200mg twice daily, Cymbalta (antidepressant) 60mg at bedtime, Celexa (antidepressant) 20mg every morning and Ativan (antianxiety) 1mg three times daily. Areas of impact include feeling down, depressed, trouble falling or staying asleep, feeling tired or having little energy, poor appetite at times, feeling bad about myself, trouble concentrating on things and increased anxiety. Initiated 12/20/23; revised 3/20/25. Care Plan does not designate which target behaviors/interventions are for which medications. On 5/22/25 at 2:10pm V14, SSD (Social Service Director) stated they recognize R3 is on a very high dose of Seroquel for her age but seems to be tolerating it well. V14 stated they are unsure if R3 has a history of bipolar disorder and stated R3 has had episodes of being religiously preoccupied, however it has not been persistent. 2) Current Physician order Report Summary indicates R17 is [AGE] years old, was admitted to the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 9 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0605 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm facility 10/21/22 and has diagnoses that include Anxiety Disorder, Unspecified Hallucinations, Recurrent Major Depressive Disorder and Vascular Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance. Report Summary indicates R17 has orders for Seroquel (antipsychotic) 25mg (milligrams) every evening related to Hallucinations (Order date 6/26/24). Residents Affected - Few Psychotropic Medication Consent dated 3/23/24 indicates, There should be a diagnosis to support each medication listed, if no medical diagnosis supports it, give reason for use. Consent indicates Seroquel 25mg every evening for Insomnia was consented to by V27, Family for R17 on 3/23/24. Psychotropic Medication Consent dated 6/13/24 indicates, There should be a diagnosis to support each medication listed, if no medical diagnosis supports it, give reason for use. Consent indicates R17 receives the following medications: Clonazepam (antianxiety), Zoloft (antidepressant), Seroquel 12.5mg every evening(antipsychotic) and Venlafaxine (antidepressant). None of the listed medications have a diagnosis or reason for use on the consent. Consent Summary of Behavior indicates, Depression. Consent is signed by V27, R17's POA (Power of Attorney). Pharmacy Consultation Reports dated 1/6/25 and 4/2/25 recommendations were to decrease R17's Seroquel to 12.5mg every evening. Physician's response on both pharmacy report recommendations were declined and R17's Seroquel remained at 25mg every evening. On 5/22/25 at 9:30am V27 stated R17's Seroquel was first ordered when R17 was initially admitted because She didn't want to be here and kept trying to get out of bed. V27 acknowledged R17 was having trouble adjusting and had a couple of falls. V27 stated, The hope was that the medication (Seroquel) would help settle (R17) down and keep her from getting out of bed and falling. V27 stated they did increase the dose when R17 was having difficulty sleeping. V27 stated a nurse told me About a month ago they wanted to decrease the dose and he agreed it would be ok. V27 stated, I thought it had been decreased and she was getting half a pill now. During the conversation with R17 and V27, R17 was appropriate in her responses with moderate memory impairments. There was no evidence of R17 responding to internal stimuli or experiencing hallucinations or delusions. Behavior Monitoring and Interventions for March, April, May 2025 indicate R17 had No Behaviors. Current Care Plan (date initiated 10/26/22; revised 3/9/25) indicates R17 is a potential elopement risk related to disorientation to place and impaired safety awareness. Care Plan indicates R17 has a history of active hallucinations and delusional thoughts believing that she is leaving the facility. Care Plan also indicates R17 has limitations with her mobility and is a fall risk. Care Plan indicates R17 receives Seroquel 25mg in the evening for hallucinations No behaviors noted. On 5/22/25 at 2Pm V14, SSD (Social Service Director) stated she is responsible for Psychotropic Medication Management. V14 stated that R17 is not followed by psychiatry services. V14 stated that R17's Seroquel was discontinued 12/1/22 by Psychiatric Services at that time because they did not find justification for its use. V14 stated that R27 called R17's primary physician and had the Seroquel re-ordered and that's when psychiatric services stated they would no longer follow R17. 3) Current Physician Order Summary Report indicates R78 is [AGE] years old and has diagnoses that include Mood Disorder, Vascular Dementia with Behavioral Disturbance. Report indicates R78 receives Seroquel 25mg three times daily related to Unspecified Mood Disorder (date initiated 4/19/25). (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 10 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0605 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Psychotropic Medication Consent dated 7/17/24 indicates consent for Seroquel 25mg three times daily was signed on that date for resists care, wanders, exit seeks, restlessness, agitation, anger, looking for wife and insomnia. Pharmacy Consultation Report dated 11/6/24, 12/4/25, 1/6/25 and 3/5/25 recommends attempting a Gradual Dose Reduction due to numerous falls to 25mg daily of R78's Seroquel. Physician declined the recommendations due to Doing well on regimen. Current Care Plan indicates R78 has potential for behavioral disturbances of verbal/physical aggression, agitation and anxiety related to Vascular Dementia. Care Plan indicates R78 receives Seroquel (antipsychotic), Trazodone (antidepressant), Zoloft (antidepressant) and Ativan (antianxiety). Care Plan does not designate which target behaviors/interventions are for which medications. On 5/22/25 at 2:15pm V14 SSD stated R78 is seen by the VA (Veterans Administration) and acknowledged Seroquel has not changed or decreased R78's behaviors. The Facility Policy/Antipsychotic Medication Use dated 2016 documents: Antipsychotic medications may be considered for residents with Dementia but only after medical, physical, functional, psychological, emotional, psychiatric, social and environmental causes of behavioral symptoms have been identified and addressed. Antipsychotic medications will be prescribed at the lowest possible dosage for the shortest period of time and are subject to gradual dose reduction and review. Residents will only receive antipsychotic medications when necessary to treat specific conditions for which they are indicated and effective. Diagnoses alone do not warrant the use of antipsychotic medication. In addition to the above criteria, antipsychotic medications will generally only be considered if the following conditions are also met: The behavioral symptoms present a danger to the resident or others; AND: The symptoms are identified as being due to mania or psychosis (such as auditory, visual, or other hallucinations; delusions, paranoia or grandiosity; or Behavioral interventions have been attempted and included in the plan of care, except in an emergency. Antipsychotic medications will not be used if the only symptoms are one or more of the following: wandering, poor self-care, restlessness, impaired memory, mild anxiety, insomnia, inattention or indifference to surroundings, sadness or crying alone that is not related to depression or other psychiatric disorders, fidgeting, nervousness, uncooperativeness. Facility Policy/Behavioral Assessment, Intervention and Monitoring dated 2016 documents: When medications are prescribed for behavioral symptoms, documentation will include: Specific target behaviors and expected outcomes. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 11 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. On 5/20/25 at 12:45 PM, R48 was sitting in a wheelchair in the doorway of her room. R48 had a dressing and tubular bandage to her left leg. R48's right leg did not have a tubular bandage in place. R48 had a low cut sock and shoes on her right lower extremity. Residents Affected - Few On 5/21/25 at 9:01 AM, R48 was sitting in a wheelchair out in the hall. R48 had a blue dress on. R48 had a dressing and tubular dressing in place to her left lower extremity. R48 had a tubular dressing in place to her right lower extremity. R48 stated she has lymphedema. R48 stated her left leg has the dressing in place and a tubular dressing because that leg is weeping. R48 stated she didn't have the tubular dressing to her right leg yesterday because it was wet and hanging up to dry. R48 stated the tubular dressing was hanging up because two nights ago (Monday night) the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) left them in a bucket of water. The CNA forgot to wash it and hang it up to dry overnight. R48 stated she is supposed to have the tubular dressing in place every day. R48 stated she can't wear the other wraps to her legs because they cut into her legs. On 5/21/25 at 9:11 AM, V7 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) stated R48 should have tubular dressings and they should be on. V7 stated they might have been wet. They should be washed at night and hung up to dry. V7 stated the third shift nurse puts them on the resident. On 5/21/25 at 9:15 AM, V3 Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Wound Nurse stated the tubular dressings are supposed to be put on in the morning and removed at night for both legs. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is supposed to rinse the tubular dressing when they are removed at night and hang them up at night, so they dry. V3 stated the tubular dressings are to help with R48's lymphedema. The Face Sheet dated 5/21/25 for R48 showed diagnoses including chronic kidney disease, morbid obesity, shortness of breath, cardiac murmur, iron deficiency anemia, hypoglycemia, generalized anxiety disorder, hemorrhoids, lymphedema, major depressive disorder, vitamin D deficiency, venous insufficiency, chronic venous hypertension with ulcer of bilateral lower extremity, acute kidney failure, other specified dermatitis, and varicose veins of lower extremity. The Physician Orders for R48 showed an order dated 5/6/25 for tubular dressings to the right and left leg; on in the morning and off at bedtime.; one time a day related to lymphedema (on) and in the evening related to lymphedema (off). The Electronic Medication Administration Note for R48 dated 5/20/25 at 5:28 AM showed the tubular dressing was not applied because they were hanging to dry due to being just washed. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] for R48 showed no cognitive impairment. The facility Physician Orders policy (July 2016) showed, physician orders will be carried out in a timely manner. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to apply tube dressings as ordered by a physician for 2 of 5 residents (R94 and R48) reviewed for physician orders in the sample of 23. The findings include: (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 12 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 1. R94's face sheet showed he was admitted to the facility 4/3/25 with diagnoses to include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, arthritis due to other bacteria, hypertension, cardiomegaly, gout due to renal impairment, and congestive heart failure. R94's facility assessment showed he has severe cognitive impairment and requires substantial to maximum assist for all cares. R94's care plan initiated 4/5/25 showed, I am at risk for impaired skin integrity related to advanced age, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Decreased mobility, Dementia, Incontinence, aortic stenosis, aortic valve insufficiency, congestive heart failure with the use of tubular support bandages for edema to legs . Interventions: EDEMA: Assist me with applying Tubigrips (compression tubular support bandages) to my legs every morning and removing at bedtime. Use caution when applying/removing; do not tug or pull. Make sure there are no wrinkles/rolled. Inspect my skin with each application/removal . R94's May 2025 Physician Order Sheet showed an order dated 4/24/25 for Compression: (tubular support bandages) to ble (bilateral lower extremities) on in the am (morning) off at hs (bedtime) one time a day for swelling. R94's eTAR showed on 5/1/25, 5/2/25, 5/4/25, 5/6/25, 5/8/25, 5/15/25, 5/16/25, and 5/20/25 showed the evening nurse scheduled to remove the tubular support bandages documented None on when this nurse went to remove. The same eTAR documented the (tubular support bandages) applied everyday with the exception of 5/11/25. On 5/20/25 at 12:09 PM, R94 was in his room lying in bed. R94 did not have his compression support dressings on. On 5/21/25 at 9:38 AM, R94 was lying in bed. R94 did not have his compression support dressings on. On 5/22/25 at 10:24 AM, R94 was lying in bed. R94 did not have his compression support dressings on. On 5/22/25 at 10:15 AM, V22 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) said R94 should currently have his support dressings on. V22 said R94 wears the support dressings for bilateral lower extremity edema. On 5/22/25 at 10:24 AM, V21 (Memory Care Director) said R94 is not wearing his support dressings at this time. V21 said R94 did have the dressings before but she does not know where they are now. V21 checked R94's room and did not find the support dressings. On 5/22/25 at 10:35 AM, V20 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) said, I have never known him to have (tubular support bandages). I've never seen any in his room and I've never put any on him. This is the first time I have heard anything about him having any. On 5/22/25 at 1:23 PM, V3 ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) said, I just went down there (to memory care unit) and printed out a list for them of the people who have orders for (tubular support bandages). I have a supply here and down in the therapy room. We have all the equipment. I put them down where they are accessible. The nurse should tell the CNAs who has (tubular support bandages) and they should be reading the care plans. I expect the nurse to confirm the (tubular support bandages) are on before they document that they are on. If a nurse goes in to remove the (tubular support bandages) and they are not on I would expect them should find out why they aren't there. I checked his room, and he didn't have any. The facility's policy revised July 2016 showed, Physician Orders.; Policy Statement: Physician orders will be consistent with principles of safe and effective order writing Physician orders will be (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 13 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0684 carried out in a timely manner . Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 14 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a preventative device was inflated to provide offloading for 1 of 5 residents (R29) reviewed for pressure injuries in the sample of 23. Residents Affected - Few The findings include: On 5/20/25 at 9:21 AM, R29 was laying on her right side in bed while V5 Wound Care Physician was evaluating a pressure injury to her left thigh and coccyx. V3 Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/ Wound Nurse was at bedside and stated R29 leans to her side in her wheelchair and that caused her thigh wound. V3 stated the air inflated cushion was put in her chair because of this. V5 stated the left thigh wound was healed and reopened two weeks ago. V5 stated R29 had a couple wounds to her buttocks that have healed, and now she has the new area to her coccyx. The air inflated cushion in R29's wheelchair was deflated on the left side, and in the middle near the back of the cushion. The right side was fully inflated. V3 pushed on the cushion, and it easily flattened out on the left side and in the back. It remained partially sunken when pressure was not applied. V3 stated the cushion needed more air. R29 stated the cushion has been flat for two weeks. R29 told V3 that the cushion gets so flat that she tries to sit further back in her chair. On 5/20/25 at 9:37 AM, V7 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looked in the computer and stated R29 had an order placed 3/25/25 for the inflated cushion to her wheelchair and the cushion was put in place that day. V7 stated the third shift nurse is supposed to check for proper inflation of the cushion and signed out in the computer that it was being checked. On 5/21/25 at 1:40 PM, V3 stated on 5/20/25 after R29's wound care was provided and there was a concern with the offloading cushion she had the resident sit in her chair and checked the cushion. V3 stated the resident complained that the cushion was flat. Air was put into the cushion and then R29 was checked again according to manufacturer's recommendations for proper inflation. R29 stated it did not feel right so the cushion was switched to another inflated cushion. The Face Sheet dated 5/21/25 for R29 showed diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, abnormal posture, hypokalemia, chronic kidney disease, unspecified abdominal pain, edema, anemia, erythema intertrigo, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The Wound Evaluation & Management Summary dated 5/20/25 for R29 showed a stage III pressure injury to her coccyx and a non-pressure wound of the left posterior thigh with an etiology of trauma/injury. The physicians recommendations included off-loading wounds. The Skin/Wound Note dated 5/6/25 at 12:16 PM for R29 showed, continues to be followed by the Wound Care Physician at the facility regarding the right buttock wound. Inflated cushion to wheelchair. Left posterior thigh, new orders for skin treatment paste. The Care Plan dated 4/2/25 for R29 was revised on 5/20/25 and showed she is at risk for impaired skin integrity and prefers to spend her leisure time in her wheelchair. Inflated cushion to wheelchair while in use. Check function/proper inflation. Nurse to check inflated cushion for proper inflation using the hand check method. The Physician Orders for R29 showed an order dated 3/25/25 that said the nurse is to check inflated (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 15 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0686 cushion for proper inflation. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm The Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] for R29 showed no cognitive impairment. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete The facility Pressure ulcers/Skin Breakdown - Clinical Protocol (4/2018) showed the nursing staff and practitioner will assess and document an individual's significant risk factors for developing pressure ulcers; for example, immobility, recent weight loss, and a history of pressure ulcer(s). In addition, the nurse shall describe and document/report the following: current treatments including support surfaces. The physician will order pertinent wound treatments, including pressure reduction surfaces, wound cleansing and debridement approaches, dressings (occlusive, absorptive, etc.), and application of topical agents. Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 16 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 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 the safety of a resident dependent on staff for cares for 1 of 7 residents (R60) reviewed for safety in the sample of 23. The findings include: R60's face sheet showed she was admitted to the facility 9/30/22 with diagnoses to include Alzheimer's Disease with late onset, Type 2 Diabetes, repeated falls, obstructive and reflux uropathy, major depressive disorder, anxiety disorder, and history of falling. R60's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed she is severely cognitively impaired, is dependent upon staff for all cares, and has a history of falls. R60's care plan initiated 10/11/2022 showed, I had an actual fall and continue to be at risk due to left femur fracture, Alzheimer's Disease, hypertension, history of falls, and incontinence. I will self-transfer and self-ambulate . 4/3/25: observed on floor near doorway . Interventions: . 4/3/25 Staff to remain in bathroom with resident . R60's care plan initiated 10/1/2024 showed, I have decreased mobility skills. I will transfer with stand lift and assist of 2 . R60's Incident Report dated 4/3/25 showed, This nurse is sitting at nurses station and heard a thud and heard a resident yell help, help, help. This nurse ran quickly to the situation and noted the resident laying on the floor on her back in front of her bedroom door (door is wide open) with her pants around her ankles. CNA is with resident when this nurse arrived to room . On 5/23/25 at 9:05 AM, V26 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) said, . Depending on how [R60] is for the day she will try to stand up out of her chair, so we do have to sometimes do one on one with her, so she doesn't stand up and fall obviously. I was a new hire at the time she fell for me, I had only been down on [R60's] wing 2 or 3 times, I was working with 2 other aides that didn't know that wing very well either, I had never transferred [R60] before and it was either during dinner or around dinner. She tried to stand up and I could see she was soiled so I needed to take her to the bathroom. I took her to her room. I think I accidentally looked at the resident's care information who was a 1 assist. I got [R60] onto the toilet and reached out for some wash clothes and a new depends. It felt like I looked away for 7 seconds and she had gone off the toilet. I told her to sit here because I have to get wash clothes . She did fall into the doorway, she didn't hit her head, and she did not get hurt. A day or 2 days later, whenever I came back to work my next shift, [V23] (Restorative Nurse) had pulled me aside and told me [R60] is a stand lift for transfers. The linens I went to get were on the linen cart right outside of the room . On 5/22/25 at 10:29 AM, V23 (Restorative Nurse) said, If I remember right the CNA said that she was getting anxious in the wheelchair, trying to get up, and needed the toilet. She went to put her on the toilet. She went to grab some linens to get ready to get her off the toilet . I believe the linens were on the bed. As soon as [R60] stood up she lost of balance and that's when she took that fall. Her gait is not the best and that is why she is non-ambulatory. The intervention started in response to that fall was to have the aide remain with her in the bathroom. The CNA should use the call light to have another staff member come assist her if the resident is noted to be anxious . (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 17 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 On 5/22/25 at 1:32 PM, V3 ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) said, . [R60] does get up on her own, actually just Monday I was walking down the hallway, and she was already standing up out of her wheelchair. She is not safe to leave alone in the bathroom. If they need something they should pull the call light and wait for someone to answer, or they could even holler out the door if need be. The facility's policy revised March 2018 showed, Falls - Clinical Protocol . Treatment/Management; 1. Based on the preceding assessment, the staff and physician will identify pertinent interventions to try to prevent subsequent falls and to address the risks of clinically significant consequences of falling . The facility's policy revised July 2018 showed, Dementia - Clinical Protocol For the individual with confirmed dementia, the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) will identify a resident centered care plan to maximize remaining function and quality of life . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 18 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a residents catheter tubing was secure, free of entrapment, and drainage bag was off the floor for 1 of 4 residents (R28) reviewed for catheters in the sample of 23. The findings include: On 5/20/25 at 9:15 AM, R28 was sitting in a wheelchair with his indwelling urinary catheter tubing wrapped around and between his leg. When R28 moved in his wheelchair the tubing would get caught behind his left heel. On 5/21/25 at 3:50 PM, V1 (Administrator) stated R28 was very particular about his catheter. V2 Director of Nursing (DON) stated R28 has a clip on the catheter tubing; but it does come undone at times because he is active. V2 stated they could use a strap at the top and bottom of the tubing to keep it in place. On 5/22/25 at 9:25 AM, R28 was sitting on the toilet with his drainage bag on the floor. R28 had a secure lock device on his thigh that was peeling of and was in place to secure the catheter tubing. R28 stated the secure lock device comes off when he takes a shower. R28 stated his catheter was pulled out and hurt bad. On 5/22/25 at 9:27 AM, V3 Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/ Wound Nurse stated R28 has a history of erosion to his penis. V3 stated it is a good idea to have the secure lock device in place for the catheter, so they don't pull. On 5/22/25 at 11:08 AM, V3 stated the catheter drainage bag should not be on the floor for infection control. The Face Sheet dated 5/22/25 for R28 showed diagnoses including retention of urine, personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate, hypertension, gout, hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia, obstructive and reflux neuropathy, polyneuropathy, sleep apnea, chronic kidney disease, generalized edema, obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and osteoarthritis. The Physician Orders dated 5/22/25 for R28 showed, catheter care every shift for catheter use. Catheter drainage bag: change as needed for catheter; label and date. Change every night shift every 2 weeks on Sunday. Check to ensure catheter is secure at all times with secure device due to penile erosion every shift. The Care Plan dated 4/12/25 for R28 showed he is at risk for impaired skin integrity due to having a catheter in place, a history of redness, soreness, and swelling in the penis and groin area. Provide catheter care per orders. Provide peri care every shift and as needed/requested. The Care Plan dated 4/12/25 for R28 stated he is at risk for infections related to hi catheter and due to a diagnoses of retention, benign prostatic hypertrophy, obstructive and reflux uropathy. R28 have a history of prostate cancer. R28 has a history of urinary tract infections. Position the catheter bag and tubing below the level of the bladder. Keep tubing and bag off the floor. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 19 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0690 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few The Physician's Note dated 4/16/25 at 6:41 PM showed he is alert and oriented x 4 (person, time, place, and situation). The Skin/Wound Note dated 12/26/24 at 11:12 AM showed, seen by wound doctor for wound care related to open area to the right side of penis, catheter induced. R28 has a history of penile erosion. Secure lock device in place and switched to the left side. The facility's Catheter Care Policy (July 2020) showed, Infection Control - Be sure the catheter tubing and drainage bag are kept off the floor. Changing Catheters - Ensure that catheter remains secured with a leg strap to reduce friction and movement at the insertion site. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 20 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0695 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to obtain orders for a residents (R9) CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machine, failed to document respiratory assessments for a resident utilizing a CPAP machine. These failures apply to 1 of 2 residents reviewed for respiratory care in the sample of 23. Residents Affected - Few The findings include: R9's electronic face sheet printed on 5/22/25 showed R9 has diagnoses including but not limited to multiple sclerosis, muscle weakness, dysphagia, and obstructive sleep apnea. R9's May 2025 physician's orders showed no orders for R9's CPAP machine settings or cleaning. A review of R9's care plan showed no care plan related to R9's obstructive sleep apnea or interventions to manage R9's respiratory status. On 5/21/25 at 9:41AM, R9 stated, The staff take care of my CPAP for me. They have to help put it on me at night when I want it. They got me a new mask, but it doesn't fit right in my face. The one I got now works well. It's just one setting right now but I don't know what it is. I leave that to them to figure out what the doctor has ordered. On 5/22/25 at 10:23AM, V15 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated, There is no order for (R9's) CPAP settings or cleaning schedule. There should be an order for settings and cleaning to ensure that we have her on the correct setting and the unit is being cleaned once a week. If we do not clean it, then bacteria could develop in the machines tubing and mask. Failure to have the correct settings could result in inadequate oxygenation for her. She used to have orders so I'm not sure why she doesn't now. The facility's policy titled, CPAP/BiPAP Support with a revision date of March 2015 showed, Purpose: 1. To provide the spontaneously breathing resident with continuous positive airway pressure with or without supplemental oxygen. 2. To improve arterial oxygenation in residents with respiratory insufficiency, obstructive sleep apnea, or restrictive/obstructive disease Preparation .3. Review the physician's order to determine the oxygen concentration and flow, and the PEEP (Positive End Expiratory Pressure) for the machine .Document the following in the resident's medical record: 1. General assessment (including vital signs, oxygen saturation, respiratory, circulatory, and gastrointestinal status) prior to procedure. 2. Time CPAP was started and duration of therapy. 3. Mode and settings for the CPAP .4. Oxygen concentration and flow, if used. 5. How the resident tolerated the procedure. 6. Oxygen saturation during therapy . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 21 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0804 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide proper fitting plate lids to keep foods hot during transport and failed to ensure palatable food temperatures. Residents Affected - Many These failures have the potential to affect all 96 residents who receive meals in the facility. Findings include: Facility Room Roster (provided on 5/20/25) indicates 96 residents/occupied beds. On 5/20/25 at 9:50 AM, R17 stated she always eats in her room and often her food is cold when they deliver her tray. V27, Family stated R17's food often is cold and does not like to eat it that way. V27 stated he was thinking of getting a microwave for R17's room. On 5/20/25 at 10:15 AM, R12 stated her breakfast is often cold. On 5/21/25 at 10:00 AM (during the group meeting) R9 stated her vegetables are often cold. On 5/21/25 from approximately 11:50 AM to 11:55 AM the C-Hall meal tray cart was filled with lunch meal trays for distribution to C-Hall residents eating in their rooms. A test tray was also placed into the C-Hall cart prior to leaving the kitchen. The plated foods placed on the C-Hall cart were covered with lids - some were clear lids that completely fit over the entire plate and foods, and some were smaller black lids that did not entirely cover the plated foods. For the C-Hall cart only, V8, Dietary Manager covered the plated foods with a layer of plastic wrap prior to the small black lids being placed. Neither V8 nor any of the other dietary staff placed plastic wrap on the other room tray carts that had already left the kitchen for distribution. At that time, V8 acknowledged the black lids did not fit properly over the plated foods and plastic wrap would help keep the food protected and warm. The test tray was one of the plates of food that was covered in plastic wrap and a black lid. V8 did not give an explanation for the other carts leaving the kitchen without being plastic wrapped. On 5/21/25 at 11:55 AM the C-Hall meal cart left the kitchen for distribution to residents eating in their rooms. At that time, V8 stated that the C-Hall meal cart is the last cart that has room tray distribution. Upon arrival to C-Hall the resident meal trays were distributed to the appropriate residents. At 12:10 PM, after the last resident tray was passed, the test tray was unwrapped and V8 took temperatures of the following food items and liquids: Breaded Pork Cutlet - 124 degrees (F) Mixed vegetables - 153 degrees (F) Herbed [NAME] - 117 degrees (F) Applesauce 55 degrees (F) Fruit punch - 54 degrees (F) At that time, V8 acknowledged that the temperatures would be even lower if the tray had not been (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 22 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0804 wrapped in plastic prior to being loaded onto the tray cart. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Facility Policy/Food and Sanitation: Tray Service dated 10/25/23 documents: Employees will use measures to ensure the sanitation and safety of food provision on the tray line, transportation of meals, and tray delivery. Cold foods are maintained at 41 degrees (F/Fahrenheit). All food that is transported from the kitchen to other areas for service will be handled in a safe manner, covered to prevent contamination, and in closed food carts. Hot foods will be at least 120-135 degrees (F) and cold foods at 40-45 degrees (F) at the time of service for palatability. Residents Affected - Many FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 23 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a clean/sanitary dishwashing area, failed to ensure safe refrigerator temperatures for cold foods, failed to provide serving trays in a presentable and safe manner and failed to ensure dietary staff wore hair coverings properly. These failures have the potential to affect all 95 residents who receive meals in the facility. Findings include: Facility Policy/Food Safety and Sanitation: Storage of Refrigerated/Frozen Foods dated 4/26/24 documents: Refrigerator and freezer food items will be properly stored to keep foods safe and preserve flavor, nutritive value, and appearance. Refrigerated foods are maintained at or below 41 degrees (F/Fahrenheit). Refrigerator doors will be opened as little as possible to prevent fluctuation of storage temperature. Facility Policy/Food Safety and Sanitation: General Preparation and Cooking Practices dated 9/18/23 documents: Hairnets or caps and beard guards are used in the preparation of food. The food service employee will ensure workstations, cutting boards and utensils are clean and sanitized. Dishes and silverware are free from chips, cracks, or stains and have glaze intact. Facility Policy/Food Safety and Sanitation: Tray Service dated 10/25/23 documents: Foods will be tasted and presented on trays that are inviting to ensure quality of the food. Facility Room Roster (provided on 5/20/25) indicates 96 residents/occupied beds. On 5/20/25 at 9:15 AM noted a black, thick substance along the lower wall where the kitchen dish machine counter met the wall in a partially enclosed small area with poor ventilation and which is frequently wet due to the garbage disposal scraping sink and steam from the dish washer machine. The black substance was thickest at the juncture of the wall and counter and appeared to be growing up the wall on three sides. At that time V8, Dietary Manager stated that he had cleaned and painted where the black areas are when he first took over as Dietary Manager (in October 2024), but the black substance came back. V8 stated the black areas are unsightly and should not be there. 2) On 5/20/25 at 9:20 AM Two door reach in refrigerator had cheese, butter and eggs stored on the left side. The eggs, located underneath the blocks of butter had a yellowish, thick substance adhered to the top of the eggs. At that time, V8, Dietary Manger confirmed with V10, [NAME] that the substance on top of the eggs was butter. V8 perforated three of the blocks of butter with the hand-held thermometer which read as 45 degrees (F/Fahrenheit), 46 degrees (F) and 48 degrees (F). V8 stated the Reach in cooler refrigerator temps are supposed to be 41 or less. On 5/20/25 at 11:50 AM V8, Dietary Manager stated he threw away all the food in the two-door refrigerator and contacted a repair service to look at the refrigerator. Job Invoice dated 5/20/25 indicates Reach in cooler running warm. Cooler has Evap that is froze up so will return 5/21/25 to repair to allow for defrost time. Job Invoice dated 5/21/25 indicates Added refrigerant to low system on two-door reach in cooler. Unit now running as it should. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 24 of 25 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 145278 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/22/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel of Sterling,the 105 East 23rd Street Sterling, IL 61081 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many 3) On 5/21/25 at 10 AM during a group meeting, R9 and R38 stated that some of the meal trays are old and worn and stated they do have some new trays, but they don't use them all the time. R9 stated she received a tray the other day that was like a teeter totter. R38 stated he had a wobbly tray. On 5/20/25 and 5/21/25 during lunch meal preparation and meal service, meal trays were noted to be excessively worn, with cracked, chipped and jagged areas along the edges and corners of the trays. On 5/21/25 V8 acknowledged the trays were old, unsightly should be replaced and were potentially hazardous. 4) V9, V11, V12 and V28, Dietary Aides and V10, [NAME] working in kitchen on 5/20/25 and 5/21/25 did not have hairnets that completely contained or covered all of their hair. All had at least 50% of their hair uncovered or hanging from the front, sides and/or back. On 5/21/25 at 1:15 PM V8 stated that he has and will continue to instruct dietary staff on keeping all hair covered while in the kitchen and has considered providing a different type of covering to staff that may assist in compliance. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145278 If continuation sheet Page 25 of 25