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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GROVE OF ELMHURST, THECMS #1453392 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 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. (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: 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 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 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 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 17, 2025 survey of GROVE OF ELMHURST, THE?

This was a inspection survey of GROVE OF ELMHURST, THE on January 17, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GROVE OF ELMHURST, THE on January 17, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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