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Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for
a safe transfer/discharge.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy for an involuntary discharge. This applies
to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for resident rights in the sample of 3. The findings include:R1's EMR
(Electronic Medical Record) showed R1 had multiple diagnoses including chronic obstructive pulmonary
disease, schizophrenia, and altered mental status. R1's Admission/readmission Screener by V5
(RN/Registered Nurse) dated September 8, 2025, showed R1 was admitted to the facility from a hospital on
September 8, 2025. On September 22, 2025, at 9:44 AM, V2 (DON/Director of Nursing) said on September
8, 2025, R1 came to the facility from a hospital. V2 said once R1 was transferred to the facility, R1 exhibited
behaviors. V2 said they knew they could not keep R1 in the facility for the safety of the other residents. V2
said R1 was transported to the local hospital but the plan was for him to be sent to the original hospital R1
came from. V2 said R1 returned to the facility in the same day and was sent back out to the local hospital.
V2 said R1 spent a week at the local hospital when the facility received a phone call that R1 was returning
to the facility. V2 said R1 came back to the facility and arrangements were made for R1 to be sent to the
original hospital he came from. V2 said R1 was not issued any involuntary discharge paperwork. On
September 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM, V3 (Assistant Administrator) said V3 evaluated R1 at the hospital the
week before R1 came to the facility. V3 said R1 was very cooperative when she met R1. V3 said
arrangements were made for R1 to be admitted to the facility on [DATE]. V3 said R1 arrived at the facility on
September 8 in an ambulance in soft restraints. V3 said the ambulance crew assisted with transferring R1
into his bed in the facility. V3 said once R1 was in the facility he started having behaviors and V3 called the
hospital R1 came from and told them the facility could not care for R1. V3 said facility staff monitored R1
while waiting for an ambulance to come to transport R1 back to the hospital he came from. V3 said the
ambulance crew was instructed to take R1 back to the original hospital, but R1 was too aggressive so the
ambulance transported R1 to the local hospital. V3 said R1 was transferred back to the facility a few hours
later and V3 said another ambulance was arranged to send R1 back to the original hospital. V3 said R1 was
transported to the local hospital a second time. V3 said she asked the local hospital to stabilize R1 and then
transfer him to the original hospital, but was told they were not able to do that. V3 said R1 stayed at the
local hospital for about a week and then the facility received a call R1 was being sent back to the facility. V3
said the facility could not care for R1 because he was a safety risk to the other residents. V3 said R1
returned to the facility and transportation was arranged for R1 to be sent to the original hospital. V3 said the
original hospital was not happy but V3 told them the facility could not care for R1. V3 said the facility did not
complete involuntary discharge paperwork for R1 because he wasn't in the facility for very long. On
September 22, 2025, at 12:18 PM, V5 (RN/Registered Nurse) said she was R1's nurse when he first came
to the facility on September 8, 2025. V5 said she did an admission assessment on R1
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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:
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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
145308
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
River View Rehab Center
50 North Jane
Elgin, IL 60123
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 0627
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
including obtaining his vital signs. V5 said R1 was having behaviors and was difficult to manage. V5 said V3
told V5 R1 was not a good fit for the facility so the admission process stopped for R1. V5 said another nurse
had already assisted V5 with entering R1's admission orders. On September 22, 2025, at 3:03 PM, V7
(PRSD/Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Director) said she assisted with monitoring R1 when he returned
from the local hospital on the evening of September 8, 2025. V7 said R1 was in the facility for a few hours
because V7 stayed after her shift for about two hours to monitor R1 while they waited for an ambulance to
take R1 back to the hospital. V7 said when R1 returned to the facility a week later on September 16, 2025,
V7 also monitored R1 while they waited for an ambulance to transport R1 back to the original hospital. On
September 22, 2025, at 4:13 PM, V6 (RN) said she was R1's nurse when he returned from the local
hospital in the evening of September 8, 2025. V6 said R1 came back to the facility but V6 was told they
were not readmitting R1 and he was to be sent back to the original hospital. V6 said R1 was still having
behaviors and V6 obtained the order from the psychiatrist to have R1 sent back to the hospital. V6 said the
ambulance was supposed to take R1 back to the original hospital but the ambulance crew said R1 was too
aggressive so they had to take R1 to the local hospital. A progress note dated September 8, 2025, at 12:38
PM, by V5 (RN) showed Resident arrived to the facility from [original hospital] with two EMTs (Emergency
Medical Technicians) via stretcher. Resident is alert but disoriented at times to place and time. He uses a
wheelchair for mobility due to poor gait and is able to use walker in the room. Resident has a diagnosis of
schizophrenia and mild intellectual disability. He was observed talking to himself out loud at time of
admission. Upon admission assessment towards resident, resident made a sexual inappropriate comment
towards writer. The writer immediately informed the Assistant Administrator. The resident was also
observed spitting on the window. Vitals taken 98.2 temperature, 148/87 blood pressure, 99% (percent)
pulse oximetry room air, 99 heart rate. Psychiatric nurse practitioner, [Physician] and Nurse Practitioner
were informed of new admit. A progress note dated September 8, 2025, at 4:45 PM, by V6 showed
Resident arrived back from [local hospital] Emergency Room, via [ambulance company] stretcher. Ordered
to be transferred to [original hospital] emergency room for psychiatric per nurse practitioner. Resident
refused all assessments stated 'Get out [expletive],' when attempting to ask questions. Arrived from hospital
without belongings or clothing on. In room on one to one until transferring back out. Calm and cooperative
at this time. A progress note dated September 8, 2025, at 6:50 PM, by V6 showed Resident aggressive
towards co residents and staff, yelling, threatening and swinging fists. Told writer 'I will [expletive] you when
I get back baby and I'm coming back for you sent [local hospital] emergency room via [ambulance
company] on stretcher. [Ambulance company] was unable to take the resident to [original hospital] due to
needing to restrain the resident because of aggressive behavior swinging and spitting at ambulance drivers.
No signs/symptoms of pain or distress upon leaving, no belongings to send, bed hold not in place, refused
vitals and skin assessment. A progress note dated September 8, 2025, at 7:02 PM, by V11 (Restorative
Nurse) showed Resident was admitted into facility for a short-period of time. Functional ability assessments
was conducted with information gathered from therapist, floor nurse, and CNAs (Certified Nursing
Assistants). Upon admission, resident demonstrated significant aggressive behaviors that were challenging
to manage. Following a comprehensive evaluation, it was determined that resident required a higher level of
care than the facility could provide. Resident was promptly transferred back to the hospital for further
assessment and treatment. On September 22, 2025, at 3:56 PM, V1 (Administrator) said the facility should
have followed the facility's policy and completed the proper paperwork and documentation for R1's
involuntary discharge. The facility does not have documentation to show R1 or R1's representative was
issued a
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
145308
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
River View Rehab Center
50 North Jane
Elgin, IL 60123
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 0627
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
notice in writing regarding R1 not being allowed to return to the facility. R1's medical record does not show
a physician documented the reason for R1's discharge was due to the safety of others was endangered.
The facility's undated policy titled Involuntary Discharge or Transfer showed A. The facility will provide
proper procedure and notification of an involuntary transfer or discharge pursuant to the regulations of the
Health Care Financing Administration for States and long term care facilities, 42 CFR 483.12 (federal
regulations); and State rules and regulations. B. Procedure: Reason For Transfer or discharge: 1. A resident
can be transferred or discharged from the facility based on one of the following reasons: a. The resident's
welfare cannot be met at the facility. b. The resident's health has improved sufficiently and the resident no
longer needs the services provided by the facility. c. The health and/or safety of individuals in the facility are
endangered. This would include residents, facility staff, or facility visitors. d. The resident has failed after
reasonable and appropriate notice, to pay for a stay at the facility. Notification and Documentation: 2.
Residents, family members, surrogate, and representative must be notified of the transfer and the reasons
for the transfer. This notice must be provided in writing thirty days prior to transfer or as soon as practicable
in a language and manner understood. As soon as practicable would depend on the reason for the transfer
which would include the endangerment; urgent medical needs; or the resident has resided in the facility for
less than thirty days. The transfer or discharge shall be discussed with the resident, resident's
representative, and person or agency responsible for the resident's placement in the facility. The following
forms and documentation will be completed: a. The resident's record must include the (1) reason for the
transfer/discharge, (2) needs that cannot be met by the facility, steps taken to meet those needs, and needs
that can be met by new facility as documented by resident's physician. Documentation in the notice must
(1) demonstrate the condition which warrants the transfer, (2) effective discharged /transferred (4) name,
mailing address and phone number of the person responsible for supervising the transfer, (5) name, mailing
address, email address and phone number of the Office of the State Long Term Care facility Ombudsman
and (6) is the person has intellectual/developmental disabilities or serious mental illness, the name, mailing
address, email address and phone number of Equip for Equality. b. The resident's physician must document
in the record the reason for discharge is either the resident's welfare cannot be met or the resident's health
has improved sufficiently; or any physician can document in the resident's record when the safety of other
individuals are endangered. c. The explanation and discussion of the transfer or discharge with the resident
and his representative shall be summarized in the resident record. d. the Illinois Department of Public
Health (IDPH) prescribed form entitled 'Notice of Involuntary Transfer or Discharge and Opportunity for a
Hearing' must be completed and given to the resident with a copy placed in the resident record. Additional
copies must be sent by registered or certified mail to the Illinois Department of Public Health, the resident's
representative, the Illinois Department of Public aid if applicable, State Long Term Care Ombudsman or
Equip for Equality. This information must be documented in the record with corresponding notation of the
information having been provided to the resident and appropriate individuals/agencies listed above. The
notice to IDPH should be addressed to the Regional Health Officer in the region where the facility is
located. Reminders: 5. a. All forms/notices must be accurate and complete. b. Copies of all forms/notices
must be placed in the resident record and sent to the appropriate agencies c. The resident's record must
include descriptive ongoing documentation to demonstrate the need for transfer/discharge. d. The resident
record should include descriptive documentation of all actions taken with dates and times. The record
should include all attempts to assist the resident in the transfer/discharge. e. The resident's record should
include all attempts
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145308
If continuation sheet
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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
145308
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
River View Rehab Center
50 North Jane
Elgin, IL 60123
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 0627
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
made through care planning or other means to assess the resident's needs prior to issuing a thirty day
notice. f. The IDPH prescribed form titled 'Notice of Involuntary Transfer or Discharge and Opportunity for a
Hearing' includes the required information identifying the Long Term Care Ombudsman and agency
responsible for the protection and advocacy of the developmentally disabled or mentally ill. This information
needs to be explained at the time of issuing the thirty day notice with corresponding documentation in the
resident's record. g. The resident should be offered counseling services with the corresponding
documentation placed in the record. f. The facility shall assist the resident in the arranging alternative living
arrangements. All assistance will be documented in the resident record.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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