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Inspection visit

Inspection

PEARL OF JOLIET, THECMS #1453722 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 **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement a physician's order. Residents Affected - Few This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for having an NPO (Nothing by Mouth) order. Findings include: R1 is a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including bilateral cataracts. R1's 4/9/24 physician order showed, NPO from midnight. May have clear liquids until 6:30 AM: take the following medicines if taken in the morning on the day of the surgery with sip of water if taken Pepcid, amlodipine, carvedilol and quetiapine. R1's 4/12/24 Health Status progress note showed resident was scheduled for eye surgery this AM. Appointment had to be rescheduled due to patient was to be NPO and had toast this AM. Daughter is aware and spoke with management today regarding her concern. On 4/17/24 at 1:00pm, R1 said on 4/12/24, the morning of her scheduled cataract surgery, the staff fed her toast and cereal. On 4/17/24 at 11:54am, V1 (Administrator), at 9:34am V2 (Assistant Director of Nursing), at 10:52 am V8 (Nurse), and at 12:40pm V10(Certified Nurses Assistant) said on 4/12/24, R1 was fed toast prior to her surgery when she had an NPO order. The facility's Physician Orders policy dated 1/20/24 showed that Licensed Professional Nurses/Registered Nurses will follow orders from physicians. 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: 145372 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 145372 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/18/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Pearl of Joliet, The 306 North Larkin Avenue Joliet, IL 60435 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 0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview, observation, and record review, the facility failed to maintain residents bed equipment. This applies to 1of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for maintenance of furnishings and equipment in a sample of 3. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: R1 is a [AGE] year old female admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses including osteoarthritis, type 2 diabetes, and bilateral cataracts. On 4/16/24 at 1:46pm, the cord to R1's bed control was observed with approximately two inches of exposed wires. On 4/17/24 at 9:15am, the cord to R1's bed control was observed with 2 inches of exposed wires. V1 (Administrator) was present at this time. On 4/16/24 at 11:41am, V4 (R1's daughter) said the cord to R1's bed control had frayed wires. On 4/17/24 at 2:00pm, V1 said the bed control to R1's bed was not maintained because the cord to the bed control had exposed wires. On 4/17/24 at 10:52am, V7 (Director of Maintenance) said that he was notified on this day \R1's cord for her bed control was with exposed wires. The facility's Safe Environment policy, dated 5/18/23, showed that the facility will provide a safe environment in accordance to state and federal regulations. The facility will maintain all essential, mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe operating conditions, and provide beds in good condition. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145372 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0908GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F908 - Maintain all mechanical, electrical, and patient care equipment in safe

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the April 18, 2024 survey of PEARL OF JOLIET, THE?

This was a inspection survey of PEARL OF JOLIET, THE on April 18, 2024. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PEARL OF JOLIET, THE on April 18, 2024?

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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