F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain resident rooms in a clean
and safe manner for four residents (R6, R8, R12, and R13) of four reviewed for safe, clean and homelike
environment in a sample of 15.Findings Include:Facility's Maintenance Director Job Description dated
3/2024 documents: The primary purpose of the Maintenance Director is to plan, organize, develop, and
direct the overall operation of the Maintenance Department in accordance with current, federal, state and
local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the
Administrator, to assure that our facility is maintained in a safe and comfortable manner.On 9/3/25 at 1:30
PM V1 stated he is unable to locate a policy for cleaning the air conditioner units in resident rooms.On
9/3/25 at 9:35 AM The AC (Air Conditioner) units in R6 and R13's room is located in the wall under the
window. There are foam tubes around AC unit with a quarter sized hole where daylight can be seen. The
vent slats of AC unit have multiple pinpoint black spots on them. V3 (Maintenance Director) stated probably
mildew. Units are cleaned two times per season to prevent mildew build up, but he is unsure if there is a
policy. On 9/3/25 at 10:21AM R6 and R13's AC unit has multiple black pinpoint spots on vent slats.
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
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145319
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/05/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arc at El Paso
555 East Clay
El Paso, IL 61738
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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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
Based on interview and record review the facility failed obtain physician ordered weekly weights for one
resident of three residents (R1) reviewed for weights in a sample of 15. Findings Include:The facility's
Significant Weight Gain or Loss Policy dated 02/2025 documents, All residents will be weighed monthly
unless physician order indicates differently.R1's physician's orders, dated 9/5/25, document weekly weights
were ordered to begin for R1 on 6/23/25. R1 also has orders to receive the following medications for the
diagnosis of congestive heart failure: Torsemide 20mg (milligrams) by mouth daily, Diltiazem 300mg by
mouth daily, Metoprolol Succinate ER 50mg by mouth daily, and Aldactone 12.5mg by mouth.On 9/3/25 at
11:17 AM, R1 stated she has not been getting weighed because the machine used to weigh her has been
broken.R1's Weight and Vitals Summary dated 9/3/25 documents from 6/23/25 to 8/17/25 weights were
only obtained on the following dates: 6/23/25 (419.8 pounds), 7/1/25 (416 pounds), and 7/7/25 (415
pounds).On 9/3/25 at 9:38 AM, V1 (Administrator) verified the facility has three mechanical lifts, and the
mechanical lift with the scale attached has not been functioning since 7/10/25.On 9/3/25 at 11:15 AM, V2
(Director of Nursing) confirmed R1 had not been weighed from 7/8/25 through 9/3/25.
Residents Affected - Few
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145319
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/05/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arc at El Paso
555 East Clay
El Paso, IL 61738
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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 implement new interventions after falls and
failed to complete a thorough post fall assessment for three of three residents (R2, R4 and R5.) reviewed
for falls in a sample of 15. Findings include: 1. R2's medical record documents that R2 was admitted on
[DATE] with diagnosis to include but not limited to unspecified dementia, moderate without behavioral
disturbance, cerebral infarction and hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right
dominant side. R2's documentation Un-witnessed fall dated 8/13/25 filled out by V2 (Director of Nursing)
documents resident self-transferred from toilet resulting fall. Resident lying on left side of shower room floor.
R2's documentation Un-witnessed fall dated 8/13/25 filled out by V2 (DON) documents under Mental status
that resident was disoriented, but wnl (within normal limits) for this resident, oriented to person and oriented
to situation were marked. The areas of resident did call for help, resident was able to call for help and call
light was within reach were not marked.R2's documentation ~Un-witnessed fall dated 8/13/25 filled out by
V2 (DON) has a documentation area marked Predisposing Physiological Factors that had
Weakness/Fainted, Forgets to use call light and fragile skin marked. The same area had resident was
standing, resident was lying, resident was sitting areas available and none were marked. R2's Unwitnessed
fall dated 8/13/25 filled out by V2 (DON) Predisposing Physiological Factors documentation area also had
antihistamine use as an area available and it was not marked. R2's Physician Order Sheet dated August
2025 documents R2 receives Hydroxyzine (antihistamine) 10 mg (milligrams) every 8 hours as needed. The
facility could not provide Medication Administration Record for August to include any use of this
antihistamine for review. R2's Unwitnessed fall dated 8/13/25 filled out by V2 (DON) Predisposing
Physiological Factors documentation had Anti-hypertensive use as an area available and it was not
marked. R2's Physician Order Sheet dated August 2025 documents that R2 receives Metoprolol
(anti-hypertensive) Tartrate 50 mg twice daily.R2's Un-witnessed fall dated 8/13/25 filled out by V2 (DON)
Predisposing Physiological Factors documentation had an Anti-depressant use are available to be marked.
R2's Physician Order Sheet dated August 2025 documents R2 receives Sertraline (anti-depressant) 25 mg
daily. Throughout the survey R2 was wearing glasses and did not answer questions appropriately. R2's
Un-witnessed fall dated 8/13/25 filled out by V2 (DON) Predisposing Physiological Factors documentation
had areas for impaired vision, wears glasses, was wearing glasses. None of these areas were marked. R2's
Un-witnessed fall dated 8/13/25 filled out by V2 (DON) Predisposing Physiological Factors documentation
had an area for restorative programs that was not marked. R2's current Care plan dated 3/24/25 documents
R2 is on a restorative ambulation program, restorative dressing and grooming program dated 7/20/25, and
Restorative AROM (Active Range of Motion) program dated 7/20/25.R2's Un-witnessed fall dated 8/13/25
filled out by V2 (DON) had Predisposing Situation Factors as listed Increased agitation, other, recent room
change, side rails up, using cane, using wheeled walker, none, change in sleep patterns, recently sleeping
less than usual, combative, restless, wandering, recent LOA (leave of absence ) with family, other recent
fall, padded rails, Geri sleeves, other (describe), large groups, reaching, restrained, staff approach, using
walker, wanderer, resistive to care, recent over sleeping, agitated at the time of fall, hallucinations at time of
fall, sundowns, recent blood draw, combative with care and previous skin tears or bruises. None of these
areas were marked. R2's Nurse's Notes dated 8/14/25 at 4:00 PM document that the IDT (Interdisciplinary
Team) met to discuss R2's fall and the new intervention to implement was Anticipate resident's toileting
needs. Offer assistance to toilet before and after each meal. R2's current care plan implemented
08/01/2025 and last updated
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145319
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/05/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arc at El Paso
555 East Clay
El Paso, IL 61738
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(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
8/14/25 documents R2 is at risk for falls related to confusion, gait/balance problems, self-ambulating to
restroom, fracture of right hip and acute pain right hip. Interventions for R2's fall risk document anticipate
and meet the resident's needs dated 8/1/25 and anticipate and offer assistance with needs with toileting
throughout the night. On 9/5/25 at 12:45 PM V6 (Care Plan Coordinator) confirmed R2 already had an
intervention in place on her fall plan to anticipate her needs and to anticipate her toileting needs. V6 stated,
That isn't very different. 2. R4's Medical Record documents that she was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis
to include but not limited to unspecified dementia, anxiety and fracture in thoracic spine. R4's Un-witnessed
fall dated 6/14/25 filled out by V18 (LPN) documents on 6/14/25 at 5:00 AM R4 was found on the floor at
the foot of opposite bed. R4's Un-witnessed fall dated 6/14/25 filled out by V18 has a Mental Status section
had area marked that documented disoriented, but wnl (within normal limits) for this resident. The Mental
Status section also had sections for resident was able to call for help, resident did call for help and call light
was within reach that were not marked.R4's Un-witnessed fall dated 6/14/25 filled out by V18 had
Predisposing Physiological Factors that only had wears glasses marked. The form did not have
Osteoporosis marked. R4's Physician Order Sheet dated June 2025 documents a diagnosis of age related
osteoporosis. The form did not have Discomfort/Pain marked. R4's Physician Order Sheet dated June 2025
documents Gabapentin 1000 mg (milligrams) twice daily (an anticonvulsant medication used to treat
seizures and nerve pain) for spinal stenosis and Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (narcotic) 5-325 mg every 4
hours as needed for pain. The form did not have Anti-hypertensive use marked. R4's Physician Order Sheet
for June 2025 documents Metoprolol Tartrate (Anti-hypertensive) 25 mg twice daily for hypertension.R4's
Un-witnessed fall dated 6/14/25 filled out by V18 had Predisposing Situation Factors listed as active exit
seeker, ambulating with assist, behavior symptoms, during transfer, increased agitation, other, admitted
within last 72 hours, ambulating without assist, dislikes roommate, improper footwear, large groups and
reaching. None of these areas were marked. R4's Un-witnessed all dated 6/14/25 filled out by V18 had
Predisposing Situations Factors listed as recent room changes, side rails up, using cane, using wheeled
walker, none, change in sleep patterns, recently sleeping less than usual, combative, restless, wandering,
recent LOA (leave of absence) with family, other recent fall, padded rails, geri sleeves, other (describe),
restrained, staff approach, using walker, wanderer, resistive to care, recent over sleeping, agitated at the
time of the fall, hallucinations at the time of the fall, sundown, recent IV use, recent blood draw, long
fingernails, combative with care and previous skin tears or bruises. None of the predisposing situations
factors were assessed/marked. R4's current Care Plan initiated 8/7/25 last updated on 8/11/25 documents,
Floor bed (42 inch) with floor mats of equal height obtained. Ensure bed in lowest position to floor and bed
mat at bedside while in bed to establish a larger safe space for resident while in bed. On 8/3/25 at 10:30
AM V6 stated that the bed listed on the care plan is a floor bed that sits directly on the floor. V6 confirmed
that R4 had a regular bed with a floor mat that was slid underneath the bed. The resident was not in the
bed during the observation. V6 stated, I don't know why that isn't a floor bed in her room. R4's Nurse's
Notes dated 6/17/25 at 10:24 AM document that the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) determined the root cause
of R4's fall on 6/14/25 was that R4 attempted to self-transfer with no assistance. The new intervention to be
put in place was to encourage resident to participate in activities when restless. R4's current Care Plan
initiated 8/7/25 last updated 8/11/25 documents that R4 is at risk for falls related to impaired gait and
stability, unaware of safety needs, poor judgement, daily use of pain and psychotropic medications and
attempts to self-transfer from bed. R4's intervention dated 8/7/25 documents, encourage the resident to
participate in activities that promote exercise, physical activity for
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145319
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/05/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arc at El Paso
555 East Clay
El Paso, IL 61738
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(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
strengthening and improved mobility. On 8/3/25 at 10:30 AM V6 (Care Plan Coordinator) stated,
encouraging people who fall to do activities is pretty standard, they need to build up strength and they are
less likely to try to self-transfer if they are out amongst a group of people. V6 stated she didn't know where
the intervention of encouraging R4 to participate in activities came from, a fall or a high risk for falling. 3.
R5's Medical Record documents that she was admitted on [DATE] with diagnosis to include but not limited
to Alzheimer's Disease, abnormalities of gait and mobility and osteoporosis. R5's Un-witnessed fall dated
5/16/25 filled out by V18 (LPN) documents that R5 was found on the floor sitting on her bottom next to her
bed. R5's Un-witnessed fall dated 5/16/25 filled out by V18 had an area labeled mental status that oriented
to person was marked. The areas available for resident did call for help, resident was able to call for help,
and call light was within reach were not assessed/marked. R5's Un-witnessed fall dated 5/16/25 filled out by
V18 had a section Predisposing Environmental Factors with the following areas listed ; clutter, fall alarm,
noise, other (describe), poor lighting, uneven floor, none, bedspread or blanket, cords, resident to resident
contact, crowding, furniture, other, pets, rugs/carpeting, wet floor, slick floor, clothing or shoes, other
personal items, and there was already a safety intervention in place. None of these areas were
assessed/marked.R5's Un-witnessed fall dated 5/16/25 filled out by V18 had a section Predisposing
physiological factors with the following areas listed: confused, drowsy, gait imbalance, impaired memory,
new/signs of infection, recent change in cognition, recent illness, current UTI (Urinary Tract Infection),
functional loss, hypotensive, incontinent, other, recent change in medications/new medications and
sedated. None of these area were assessed/marked. R5's Un-witnessed fall dated 5/16/25 filled out by V18
(RN) had a section Predisposing Physiological Factors with Forgets to use call light marked. Restorative
Programs was not marked. R4's current care plan dated 1/31/25 documents that R4 is on a restorative
dressing/grooming program and also a restorative walking program. R5's Un-witnessed fall dated 5/16/25
filled out by V18 had a section Predisposing Situation Factors with areas listed as: active exit seeker,
ambulating with assist, behavior symptoms, during transfer, increased agitation, admitted within last 72
hours, ambulating without assist, dislike roommate, improper footwear and large groups. No areas were
assessed/marked. R5's Un-witnessed fall dated 5/16/25 filled out by V18 had Predisposing Situation
Factors with areas listed as: other, recent room change, side rails up, using cane, using wheeled walker,
none, change in sleep patterns, recently sleeping less than usual, combative, restless, wandering, recent
LOA (Leave of absence) with family, other recent fall, padded rails, geri sleeves, other (describe) reaching,
restrained, staff approach, using walker, wanderer, resistive to care, recent over sleeping, agitated at time
of fall, hallucination at time of fall, sundown, recent IV use, recent blood draw, long fingernails, combative
with care, previous skin tears or bruises. None of these areas were assessed/marked. On 9/5/25 at 9:30
AM V2 (Director of Nursing) stated, All of these blank areas area addressed with a different assessment (72
hour monitoring). V2 was unable to provide a 72 hour monitoring form or any assessment that documented
the predisposing physiological and environmental factors for R2, R4 or R5 throughout the survey. The
Facility's Fall Prevention Program policy dated 5/2022 documents the purpose of the policy is to assure the
safety of all residents in the facility, when possible. the program will include measure which determine the
individual needs of each resident by assessing the risk of falls and implementation of appropriate
interventions to provide necessary supervision and assistive devices are utilized as necessary. Quality
Assurance Program will monitor the program to assure ongoing effectiveness. The fall Prevention Program
includes the following components: methods to identify risk factors, methods to identify residents at risk
immediate change in interventions that were successful documentation
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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
145319
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/05/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Arc at El Paso
555 East Clay
El Paso, IL 61738
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
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requirements Care plan incorporates identification of all risk/issue, addresses each fall, interventions are
changed with each fall, as appropriate, preventative measures.The Facility's Fall Prevention Program
documents a fall risk assessment will be performed by a licensed nurse at the time of admission. The
assessment tool will incorporate current clinical practice guidelines. A fall risk assessment will be performed
at least quarterly and with each significant change in mental or functional condition and after any fall
incident.
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