F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from
physical abuse by a staff member. This failure affects one (R2) of three residents reviewed for abuse in the
sample list of 10. Findings:A facility investigation report dated December 9, 2025, at 7:13 PM, documents
an alleged incident involving R2 and V13 (Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)). According to the investigation
report, R2 reached out and grabbed V13 (CNA's) head. V13 (CNA) immediately responded grabbing R2's
hand and redirecting it away from V13's (CNA) head.The facility investigation file includes a witness
statement dated December 9, 2025, documenting V12 (CNA) reported that around 7:00 PM on December
9, 2025, while she and V13 (CNA) were assisting R2 into bed, R2 grabbed V13 (CNA's) head. V12 (CNA)
stated V13 (CNA) responded by striking R2's hand and telling R2 not to grab her head.The investigation file
contains a statement dated December 9, 2025, from the alleged perpetrator V13 (CNA), documenting V13
(CNA) asked V12 (CNA) to assist with repositioning R2 in bed and R2 grabbed V13 (CNA's) head during
the process. V13 (CNA) stated she removed R2's hand from her head.R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated
[DATE] documents R2 has severe cognitive impairment. R2 has a diagnosis of severe dementia with
anxiety with behavioral disturbances.On 1/15/26 at 10:47 AM, R2 was observed lying flat on her back in
bed with upper side rails in place. R2 was unable to respond to questions related to R2's severe cognitive
impairment. R2's electronic medical record (EMR) contains a health status note dated 12/9/2025
documenting that a CNA reported an alleged incident occurring in R2's room during a transfer. This note
documents R2 was assessed for injuries and vital signs were obtained. On 1/15/26 at 11:12 AM, V13,
(CNA), stated she is no longer employed at the facility. V13 (CNA) acknowledged that an incident involving
R2 occurred but reported that she does not recall the exact details. V13 (CNA) indicated that she does not
wish to speak with this writer, expressing concern that doing so might incriminate her.On January 15, 2026,
at 1:07 PM, V8 (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)), stated on the evening of December 9, 2025, V12 (CNA)
approached her regarding a situation between R2 and V13 (CNA). V8 (LPN) reported that she advised V12
(CNA) that if the situation involved an allegation of abuse, the Administrator needed to be contacted
immediately. V8 (LPN) stated she also called the Administrator and was instructed to place V13 (CNA) in
the conference room until V1 (Administrator) could arrive at the facility to investigate the matter.On January
20, 2026, at 3:13 PM, V1, (Administrator/Abuse Coordinator), stated she investigated the incident between
R2 and V13 (CNA). V1 reported that V13 (CNA) instinctively moved R2's hand away from her long hair and
confirmed that there was no injury to R2. V1 (Administrator) agreed that all residents have the right to
remain free from abuse while residing in the facility and stated, Absolutely 110% residents have the right to
be free from physical abuse.The facility's Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention
Program Policy dated September 2022 states residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect,
misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation. This
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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
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Event ID:
145370
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
145370
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/20/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Sullivan Healthcare & Senior Living
11 Hawthorne Lane
Sullivan, IL 61951
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 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
includes, but is not limited to, freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, verbal, mental,
sexual, or physical abuse, and physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's symptoms.
The policy specifies it is a facility-wide commitment to protect residents from abuse, neglect, exploitation, or
misappropriation of property by anyone-including facility staff, other residents, consultants, volunteers, staff
from other agencies, family members, legal representatives, friends, visitors, or any other
individual.Additionally, the policy documents the facility will establish and maintain a culture of compassion
and caring for all residents, particularly those with behavioral, cognitive, or emotional challenges. To
achieve this, the facility will implement measures to address factors that may lead to abusive situations,
including:Adequately prepare staff for caregiving responsibilities.Provide staff with opportunities to express
challenges related to their job and work without reprimand or retaliation.Instruct staff regarding appropriate
ways to address interpersonal conflicts; andHelp staff understand how cultural, religious and ethnic
differences can lead to misunderstanding and conflicts.
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