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Inspection visit

Inspection

NORRIDGE GARDENSCMS #1453292 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 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 provide personal care to dependent residents. Residents Affected - Few This applies to 2 of 4 residents (R2, R3) reviewed for activities of daily living care in a sample of 4. Findings Include: 1. R2 is a [AGE] year-old female with moderate cognitive impairment as per the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] and dependent on staff for personal hygiene. On 5/30/24 at 10:10 AM, R2 was observed with V10 (LPN-Licensed Pratical Nurse) in her room. R2 was noted with a strong urine odor. V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) checked on R2, and R2 was observed to be dirty and soaked incontinent brief with urine and discoloration (blackish). On 5/30/24 at 10:10 AM, V10 stated, The CNAs are supposed to change residents every two hours. I don't think R2 was changed today, and I will check with my CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to change R2. A review of R2's care plan documents that R2's care is planned for the risk of impaired skin integrity, with interventions including Providing skin care per facility guidelines and as needed (PRN). 2. R3 is a [AGE] year-old female with mild cognitive impairment as per the MDS dated [DATE]. The MDS also documents that R3 is dependent on staff for personal hygiene. On 5/30/24 at 10:30 AM, R3 was in her bed and stated, A lot of time, they don't change me on time. I don't remember anybody changed me today. On 5/30/24 at 10:30 AM, V11 (LPN) checked on R3. R3 was observed with incontinent brief, dirty, and heavily soiled urine that was discolored (blackish inside). A review of R3's care plan documents that R3 is care planned for the risk of impaired skin integrity, with interventions including Providing skin care per facility guidelines and as needed (PRN). On 5/30/24 at 11:00 AM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON) stated, Our residents are supposed to get incontinent care every two hours and as needed. The facility presented the Incontinent-Peri Care Policy (Revised March 2020) document: Incontinent (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 3 Event ID: 145329 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 145329 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/31/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Norridge Gardens 7001 West Cullom Norridge, IL 60634 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 0677 or perineal care must be provided by the nursing staff at least every 2 hours and as needed (PRN) to all residents identified by the staff as incontinent or needing assistance. 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: 145329 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 145329 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/31/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Norridge Gardens 7001 West Cullom Norridge, IL 60634 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. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure urinary catheter insertion was completed to prevent potential cross contamination. This applies to 1 of 3 residents reviewed for urinary tract infection in a sample of 4. Findings include: R1 is a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with cognition intact as per the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE]. R1 was admitted with an admitting diagnosis, including spina bifida, chronic idiopathic constipation, bladder dysfunction, and a history of urinary tract infection (UTI). A review of R1's physician order sheet (POS) indicates that R1 has an order to perform a straight urinary catheterization every four hours. V4 (Nurse) was observed on 5/30/2024 at 2:35PM with V5 (CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant) performing a straight catheterization procedure on R1. V4 did not to clean the left and right labia area of R1. V4 was also observed holding the catheter and directing the urine into the collection chamber without using sterile gloves. On 5/30/24 at 2:40 PM, V4 stated, I didn't know I should have used those three cleansing swabs/sticks to cleanse her left and right labia and urethral meatus. On 5/30/24 at 2:50 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) stated, The staff should follow the straight cath guidelines while performing straight Cath to avoid UTI. The three cleansing swabs/sticks should have been utilized to cleanse R1's left labia, right labia, and urethral meatus. Straight Cath is a sterile procedure, and V5 shouldn't have held the sterile catheter without wearing sterile gloves. The facility provided a Urinary Straight Catheter policy (revised in March 2020) document: For the female: To cleanse the labia, use only one cotton ball for each downward cleansing stroke. Next, cleanse around the urethral meatus. Using a new cotton ball, cleanse directly over the meatus. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145329 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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Citations

2 citations recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0690GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F690 - Incontinence

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 31, 2024 survey of NORRIDGE GARDENS?

This was a inspection survey of NORRIDGE GARDENS on May 31, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at NORRIDGE GARDENS on May 31, 2024?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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