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 observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to assess and treat a wound when it
was first identified. This applies to 1 (R1) of 3 residents reviewed for wound care in the sample of 3.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
R1's admission Record (Face Sheet) showed an admission date of 11/22/24. The Face Sheet showed
diagnoses to include but not limited to Alzheimer's, Pressure ulcer, contractures of the legs, failure to thrive,
and palliative care.
R1's admission Minimum Data Set (MDS) from 11/26/24 showed he had short and long-term memory loss.
The MDS showed he had limited range of motion in all extremities. The MDS showed R1 was dependent
upon staff for every activity of daily living to include oral care, feeding, toileting hygiene, dressing, and
personal hygiene.
On 1/13/25 at 11:36 AM, V11 (R1's family) addressed an email to the state health department. The email
showed, V11 was at the facility on 1/7/25, she was in R1's room during incontinence care, and she noted a
wound to R1's scrotum that she was not previously aware of.
On 1/16/25 at 10:00 AM, V4 (Wound Care Director) began providing wound care for R1 while (V7 Wound
Care Nurse Practitioner) assessed R1's wounds. At the request of the state surveyor, R1's perineal area
was assessed, and a quarter sized wound was observed to R1's scrotum. The wound was not draining and
was superficial. R1 has black skin tone, and the wound was bright pink. V4 and V7 both stated they were
not aware of the wound. V7 provided an order for a petroleum type jelly for protection. V7 stated she would
also request an order from hospice for a catheter to promote healing of this wound as well as his other
wounds.
On 1/16/25 at 11:00 AM, V5 (Certified Nursing Assistant-CNA) stated she reported R1's scrotum wound
weeks ago. V5 stated it was also documented in R1's Electronic Health Record (EHR). V5 demonstrated
where she would document skin alterations.
R1's Shower/Bathing and Skin Monitoring charting from 11/15/24 through 1/16/25 showed no documented
skin alterations.
On 1/16/25 at 12:06 PM, V5 was informed there were no documented skin alterations to R1's scrotum. V5
was not able to explain this; however, she reiterated R1's scrotum wound had been reported and the wound
had been there for several days.
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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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
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Event ID:
145339
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
145339
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Grove of Elmhurst, The
127 West Diversey
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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
On 1/16/25 at 12:45 PM, V11 stated she was at the facility on 1/7/25. V11 stated R1 had a bowel
movement, and she requested the staff provide incontinence care. V11 stated, during the incontinence
care, she noted the wound to R1's scrotum and requested staff apply an ointment.
On 1/16/25 at 1:15 PM, V4 (Wound Care Director) stated he was not aware of R1's scrotum wound. V4
stated either herself or her wound care staff should have been notified of the scrotal wound when it was
first found. V4 stated the importance of notification is so assessment and treatments can be initiated. V4
stated the assessment provides a baseline of the wound for tracking and it also dictates the treatments that
will be applied. V4 stated treatments are important to prevent infection and promote healing.
R1's 1/16/25 wound assessment (Authored by V7 Nurse Practitioner) identified the wound as moisture
associated skin damage (MASD) and was 3.0 cm (centimeters) by 1.5 cm.
The facility's wound report, provided on 1/16/25 at 11:00 AM, showed no documented wounds to R1's
scrotum.
R1' Treatment Administration Record (TAR) from 1/16/25 at 11:46 AM, showed no treatments were in place
for R1's scrotum.
The facility's Wound Care Guideline policy (Revised 1/24/24) showed, .The resident's skin
alteration/breakdown shall be documented in the resident's clinical records in accordance with the facility's
policy and in compliance to current regulatory standards .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145339
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
145339
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Grove of Elmhurst, The
127 West Diversey
Elmhurst, IL 60126
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 0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to handle soiled cleaning supplies and
soiled bedding in a manner to prevent cross-contamination. This applies to 1 (R1) of 3 residents reviewed
for incontinence care in the sample of 3.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
On 1/16/25 at 9:20 AM, R1's room had an odor of feces. V5 (CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant) was
providing incontinence care for R1. V5 stated R1 had a bowel movement, and she was cleaning him up. V5
had placed R1's soiled bedding on the floor and she had placed a stool covered washcloth on the bedside
nightstand. R1 also had a name band on to his left wrist. The name band had a brown smear that appeared
to be stool. V5 did not remove the name band.
On 1/16/25 at 1:04 PM, V9 (Licensed Practical Nurse-LPN) stated the substance on the name band
appeared to be feces. V9 stated the purpose of the name band is for identifying residents on the memory
care unit.
On 1/16/25 at 12:45 PM, V11 (R1's Family) stated she had visited R1 on 1/15/25. V11 stated R1's hands
were covered in stool, and it also was on his name band. V11 stated it took staff two washcloths to clean
his hands.
On 1/16/25 at 1:36 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated all incontinence care material, soiled bedding, and
soiled items should be placed directly into a plastic bag and not set on the floor or other horizontal surfaces.
V2 said this is to prevent cross-contamination.
The facility's Incontinent and Perineal Care Policy (revision 7/31/24) showed, It is the policy of the facility to
provide perineal care to ensure cleanliness and comfort to the resident, to prevent infection and skin
irritation, and to observe the resident's skin condition .Discard disposable items into designated
containers/plastic bag .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145339
If continuation sheet
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