F 0600
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**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 another resident which applies to 5 of 5 residents (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5) reviewed for
abuse in a sample of 7. This failure resulted in R1 sustaining a right hip fracture.
The findings include:
1. R1's Facesheet printed on 8/12/24 showed R1 to be a [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility with
diagnoses which include: metabolic encephalopathy, hemiplegia (right sided), vascular dementia, cerebral
infarction.
R2's Facesheet printed on 8/12/24 showed R2 to be an [AGE] year-old male admitted to the facility with
diagnoses which include: dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
The facility's Final Incident Report dated 8/4/24 showed R1 and another male (R2) had an altercation on
7/31/24. It is noted R1 and R2 have dementia and cognitive deficits. R1 approached R2 who was sitting in a
chair. R1 attempted to get R2 to move from the chair. R2 stood up and struck R1 in the face. R1 them fell
back onto the floor.
On 8/12/24 at 1:00 PM, R6 stated, A few of us (residents) were in the dining room area before breakfast
time. (R2) was sitting in (R1's) spot. (R1) gets upset when other residents are sitting in his chair. (R1)
nudged (R2), waved his hands to (R2) to get away. (R2) stood up and punched (R1) in the face. (R1) fell
back on the floor.
On 8/12/24 at 2:00 PM, R7 stated, When (R1) walked into the dining room (R1) got upset. We (residents)
do not have assigned seats, but (R1) has his chair he sits in all the time. (R1) walked up to (R2), (R1)
tapped (R2) on the arm, and (R2) punched (R1) in the face. (R1) fell back on the floor and landed on his
butt.
On 8/13/24 at 11:00 AM, V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing) stated R1 initially had no signs of injury. After
the incident R1 was placed in a wheelchair at the table for breakfast. At the end of breakfast V10 (Certified
Nursing Assistant/CNA) came and asked me to look at R1. V3 stated R1 usually ambulates by himself with
no assistance. At that time R1 was having difficulty standing up and bearing weight on his right leg. V3
stated when R1's leg was moved R1 winced in pain. V3 stated R1 was sent out to the hospital.
R1's Hospital Records showed he was admitted on [DATE] with a right hip fracture after having an
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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:
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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
145434
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Claridge Healthcare Center
700 Jenkisson
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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
altercation with another resident. These records showed R1 needed to have hip surgery to repair the
fracture.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 8/12/24 at 9:20 AM, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) showed this writer R1's right hip which had a
dressing covering a surgical site.
2. The Facility's Final Incident report dated showed R3 was waiting for bingo to start in the 3rd floor dining
room. R3 asked a male resident (R2) if he could move because he was sitting in her chair. This report
showed R2 got upset and struck R3 in the face and arm. The Report was filled out and completed by V3.
On 8/12/24 at 11:45 AM, R3 stated she was in the dining room to play bingo. 'The Chinese guy' (R2) was
sitting in my chair. I leaned over to ask him if he could move. (R2) swung at me and hit me in my face and
arm. R3 stated she immediately went to V7 (Registered Nurse/RN) about it. R3 stated she was upset at the
time but is fine now.
On 8/12/24 at 12:35 PM, V7 (RN) stated R3 came out of the dining room yelling the Chinese guy hit her in
the face and arm. V7 stated she went to check the dining room. (R6) and (R7) told me (R2) hit (R1).
On 8/12/24 at 2:00 PM, R7 stated, A while ago we were waiting to start bingo. (R2) was sitting in a chair by
the wall. (R3) came in and started yelling at (R2). (R2) started swinging at (R3). R7 stated she was not sure
where R2 hit R3. R3's back was to her. R3 then left the dining room yelling for V7.
On 8/12/24 at 9:20 AM, attempted to interview R2 with V2 (DON) as a translator. R2 only speaks Korean.
R2 stated he does not remember hitting anyone.
3. R5's Facesheet printed on 8/12/24 showed R5 to be a [AGE] year-old male resident admitted to the
facility with diagnoses which include: dementia, traumatic subdural hemorrhage, and unspecified psychosis.
R4's Facesheet printed on 8/12/24 showed R4 to be a [AGE] year-old male with diagnoses which include:
dementia, unspecific psychosis, and major depressive disorder.
The facility's Incident Report dated 7/10/24 showed R5 was found sitting on the floor outside another
resident's room (R4). R5 had a laceration above his left eye. This Report showed R4 stated R5 tried to
come into his room. R4 stated he pushed R5 out of his room, R5 stumbled, and hit the doorway as he fell.
This report showed R5 sustained a laceration to his left eyebrow approximately 2 centimeters long.
R4's emergency room report dated 7/16/24 showed R4 was treated for a laceration repair.
On 8/13/24 at 9:30 AM R5 was sitting in the dining room. R5 had a reddish scar above his left eyebrow.
The facility's Abuse Policy dated 7/3/12 showed the facility affirms the rights of the residents to be free from
abuse.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145434
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
145434
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/13/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Claridge Healthcare Center
700 Jenkisson
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
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 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to notify law enforcement when an allegation of physical abuse
occurred which applies to 4 of 4 residents (R1, R2, R4, R5) reviewed for abuse notification in a sample of 7.
The finding include:
1. The facility's Final Incident Report dated 8/4/24 showed R1 and another male (R2) had an altercation on
7/31/24. It is noted R1 and R2 have dementia and cognitive deficits. R1 approached R2 who was sitting in a
chair. R1 attempted to get R2 to move from the chair. R2 stood up and struck R1 in the face. R1 then fell
back onto the floor. This report showed the police were not contacted after both residents' families declined
to contact them.
R1's Hospital Records showed he was admitted on [DATE] with a right hip fracture after having an
altercation with another resident. These records showed R1 needed to have hip surgery to repair the
fracture.
2. The facility's Incident Report dated 7/10/24 showed R5 was found sitting on the floor outside another
resident's room (R4). R5 had a laceration above his left eye. This Report showed R4 stated R5 tried to
come into his room. R4 stated he pushed R5 out of his room, R5 stumbled, and hit the doorway as he fell.
This report showed R5 sustained a laceration to his left eyebrow approximately 2 centimeters long. This
report showed R5's family declined to have the police called.
R4's emergency room report dated 7/16/24 showed R4 was treated for a laceration repair.
On 8/13/24 at 11:30 AM, V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing) stated she believed the police did not have to
be called if the families did not want to contact them (press charges). V3 stated a resident hitting another
resident and causing a fracture is considered a serious injury. The police should have been contacted.
R1 and R5's medical record showed no indication law enforcement was notified after receiving an injury
from being struck or pushed physically by another resident.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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