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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Oakwood Rehab and Nursing CenterCMS #1453381 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0806 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to accommodate a resident's food allergies and preferences. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for food allergies in a sample of 4. Residents Affected - Few The findings include: On 5/20/25 at 12:05 pm, R1 said that she is allergic to shellfish, squash, all melons in the melon family, bananas, and cucumbers. R1 said that she made the facility aware of her allergies, but she continues to be served food she is allergic to. R1 said that on 5/18/25, she was served a salad with a cucumber on it, and she told the staff, and on 5/17/25 she was served melons on her lunch tray, and she told the CNA (Certified Nurse's Assistant). R1 then showed a picture on her phone of a meal tray with a bowl of melons on the tray. On 5/22/25 at 10:45 AM, R1 said that she is still being served food that she is allergic to. R1 said that on the previous Monday (5/19/25) she was served a salad with a cucumber in it again. R1 reiterated that she is allergic to cucumbers, and she has told the facility. On 5/20/25 at 12:59 PM, V4 (CNA) said that R1 has gotten food on her tray that she is allergic to. V4 said 1-2 weeks ago, she had served R1 her meal tray during the day and the tray had melons on it. V4 verified that R1 told her that she was allergic to melons. On 5/20/25 at 2:01 PM, V6 (Dietary Manager) said that he had no knowledge of R1's allergies and he was aware R1 had gotten cucumbers. V6 pulled R1's 5/20/25 lunch meal ticket out of his pocket which showed R1's food allergies included melons and cucumbers, but the word cucumber was lined out in ink and in handwriting above the word cucumber, was the word cantaloupe, and above the list of food allergies was handwritten in ink, Dislikes: cucumber:. On 5/20/25 at 1:46 PM, V5 RD (Registered Dietitian) said that she did not ask R1 if she was allergic to cucumbers and her daughter told her that R1 dislikes cucumbers. V5 said that R1 should not be served any food that she is allergic to. V5 said that if someone has a food that they are allergic to, an array of things could happen including having a GI reaction, respiratory reaction, skin hives, swelling, edema, and even as far as an anaphylactic reaction. On 5/22/25 at 2:30 pm, V1 (Administrator) said that he was made aware of over a month ago that R1 was served a cucumber in her salad. V1 said that in the middle of April the facility held a care conference for R1 and R1's food allergies and food preferences including cucumbers were addressed in the conference. V1 said that the facility is aware that R1 is allergic to melons but thought that R1 (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 145338 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 145338 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 05/23/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Oakwood Rehab and Nursing Center 512 East Ogden Avenue Westmont, IL 60559 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 0806 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few only had a dislike for cucumbers; not that she was allergic to them. V1 said that his expectations are that residents are served food in accordance with their dietary orders, including dietary food restrictions and preferences. On 5/22/25 at 12:28 pm, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) said that she was aware that R1 was served a house salad with a cucumber on it. V2 said that she was also made aware of R1 being served melons as well by the CNA who served it to R1. V2 said that V4 (CNA) told her that she served R1 melons, but she did not know that a honeydew was a melon. V2 said that it is important that residents don't get served food that they are allergic to because it can lead to anaphylactic shock or even death. V2 said that her expectations are that the staff do a double check to ensure they are following any food allergies. R1's face sheet showed 4/4/25 allergen: Melon family, Squash, Raw Bell Pepper, Cantaloupe. R1's 4/22/25 Order Summary Report showed 4/22/25 General diet Allergic to melon family, raw bell peppers, squash, fish, shellfish, banana, and cantaloupe. R1's 4/8/25 care plan showed, R1 will benefit from liberalized diet with supplementation. Has various nutritional allergies and preferences concerning her diet as indicated in her record. The care plan showed interventions including encourage resident to indicate further preferences with dietary management. Offer substitutions for food she's allergic to or intolerance of. Provide, serve diet as ordered. Resident provided with dietary menu slip to complete her preferences. On 4/29/24 the facility resident Grievance/Complaint form showed R1's daughter called to go over her mom's preferences because her mom gets nauseous and has a poor appetite and has dislikes. The Actions or Recommendations showed that the menus are done with R1 on a weekly basis, R1's tray is double checked for lunch and breakfast by dietary director and for dinner by PM supervisor. The Resolution showed, R1 will be served exactly what she is asking for. There will not be unwanted items on her tray. The facility's food Allergies and Intolerances policy dated June 2023 showed that the residents with food allergies or intolerances will be identified and steps will be taken to prevent residents' exposure to allergens. In accordance with a resident's care plan the culinary service department will be informed of residents with food allergies and intolerances meals will be specially prepared for residents with severe food allergies so that cross contamination with allergens does not occur. Residents with food intolerance and allergies will be offered appropriate substitutions for foods that they cannot eat . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145338 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

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

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

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

  • 0806GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F806 - Food and drink

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the May 23, 2025 survey of Oakwood Rehab and Nursing Center?

This was a inspection survey of Oakwood Rehab and Nursing Center on May 23, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Oakwood Rehab and Nursing Center on May 23, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and pre..."

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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