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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ARC AT DWIGHTCMS #1454523 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 2. R17's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R17's staff assessment as R17 has memory problems with moderate cognitive impairment. R17's Care Plan dated 1/04/24 documents R17 is dependent on staff for assistance with eating. On 4/3/24 at 11:50 AM, during medication administration observation, V7 Registered Nurse entered R17 and R22's shared room. Both R17 and R22 were seated in partially reclined geriatric specialty wheelchairs. R17 and R22's geriatric specialty wheelchairs sat on opposite sides of their room. V8 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was feeding R17 while in a standing positron, next to R17's reclined geriatric specialty wheelchair. There were no chairs in R17's room for V8 CNA to sit down in while feeding R17. On 4/3/24 at 11:59 AM, V8 CNA exited R17's room after R17 finished his meal. V8 CNA stated she did not know it was a dignity issue to feed R17 while she (V8) was standing next to R17's chair. 3. R22's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R22's Brief Interview of Mental Status score as nine out of a possible 15, indicating moderate cognitive impairment. R22's Care Plan dated 3/06/24 documents R22 is dependent on staff for assistance with eating. On 4/3/24 at 11:50 AM, during medication administration observation, V7 Registered Nurse entered R17 and R22's shared room. Both R17 and R22 were seated in partially reclined geriatric specialty wheelchairs that sat on opposite sides of their room. V9 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was feeding R22 while standing up beside R22's chair. There were no chairs in R22's room for V9 LPN to sit down on while feeding R22. On 4/3/24 at 11:55 AM, V9 LPN exited R22's room, after R22 finished his meal. V9 stated V9 recognized it is a dignity issue to feed a resident while standing up. On 4/3/24 at 12:01 PM, V1 Administrator acknowledged it is a dignity issue when staff feed residents while the staff member remains standing. The facility policy Dignity dated 03/2024 documents the following: Guidelines: The facility shall promote care for residents in a manner and in an environment that maintains or enhances each resident's dignity, and respect in full recognition of his or her individuality. The (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 6 Event ID: 145452 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 145452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Arc at Dwight 300 East Mazon Avenue Dwight, IL 60420 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 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm facility shall consider the resident's life style and personal choices identified through the assessment processes to obtain a picture of his or her individual needs and preferences. Staff shall carry out activities in a manner which assists the resident to maintain and enhance his/her self-esteem and self-worth. Residents Affected - Some Maintaining a resident's dignity should include but is not limited to the following: *Encouraging and assisting residents to dress in their own clothes, rather than hospital- type gowns, and appropriate footwear for the time of day and individual preferences; *Placing labels on each resident's clothing in a way that is inconspicuous and respects his or her dignity (for example, placing labeling on the inside of shoes and clothing or using a color coding system); *Promoting resident independence and dignity while dining, such as avoiding: *Daily use of disposable cutlery and dishware; *Bibs or clothing protectors instead of napkins (except by resident choice); *Staff standing over residents while assisting them to eat; *Staff interacting/conversing only with each other rather than with residents while assisting with meals. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to honor residents' right to dignity during dining by daily serving of meals on disposable dishware and by standing over residents while providing feeding assistance. This failure affects seven residents (R8, R13, R15, R17, R22, R37, and R61) out of 18 reviewed for dignity on the sample list of 47. Findings Include: 1. On 4/2/24 at 12:10 PM, V3 Dietary Manager stated, We are serving the foam plates due to the dishwasher being broken. The dishwasher has been broken since February (2024), it first started leaking and it got worse, and then it finally quit. The server today started serving on regular plates then realized she intended to use foam plates for everybody. On 4/3/24 at 12:42 PM, R37 stated, I don't like the foam plates. It is too easy to cut through the foam plates with the metal knives, and the foam cups are small at the bottom and large at the top so I am always afraid I am going to tip them over and spill them. It's easy to lose track of time in here but I would say they have been serving the foam plates for about 3 weeks straight or so. On 4/3/24 at 12:44 PM, R13 stated, Foam plates, yeah, the dishwasher must be broken, there's nothing like a regular plate. On 4/3/24 at 12:46 PM, R8 stated, The dishwasher is broken, that's why they are using foam plates. On 4/3/24 at 12:48 PM, R61 stated, The foam plates are easier to get rid of, they just throw them (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145452 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 6 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 145452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Arc at Dwight 300 East Mazon Avenue Dwight, IL 60420 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 0550 away. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 4/3/24 at 12:55 PM, V10 [NAME] stated, We are using the foam plates because the dishwasher is broken. They are supposed to get us a new one. The use of the foam plates has varied but we have been steady using them for about 3 weeks. Nobody wants to stand over the sink and do dishes by hand. Residents Affected - Some On 4/4/24 at 9:45 AM, R15 unprompted, stated, For a couple of months we have been served meals on foam plates. The food gets cold a lot quicker because they can't use the plate warmers on foam plates like they do with regular plates. I hope they fix that dishwasher soon. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145452 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 6 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 145452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Arc at Dwight 300 East Mazon Avenue Dwight, IL 60420 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 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to maintain safe and comfortable water temperatures in resident hand sinks on the facility's C Hall (300 Hall). This failure affects 14 residents (R5, R10, R11, R13, R26, R31, R33, R38, R46, R52, R57, R58, R59, and R61) out of 18 reviewed for accident hazards on the sample list of 47. Findings Include: On 4/2/24 at 2:15 PM, the water temperature in the hand sink in room [ROOM NUMBER] had a stinging sensation to the hand. The water temperature in this same sink measured 119.4 degrees Fahrenheit (F) with an Illinois Department of Public Health Digital Automatic Calibration thermometer. room [ROOM NUMBER] had a hand sink water temperature of 115.3 F. room [ROOM NUMBER] had a hand sink water temperature measuring 122.3 F. room [ROOM NUMBER] hand sink water temperature measured 114.6 F. On 4/2/24 at 2:28 PM, V5 Maintenance Director, stated, We just got a new water heater and the mixing valve on it is so sensitive, I move it a millimeter and it sends the temperatures way off. V5 continued, Even the 114 (F) is too hot, our standard is to keep it below 110 (F). On 4/3/24 at 2:05 PM, the water temperature in the hand sink in room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 116.9 F. In room [ROOM NUMBER] the hand sink water temperature measured 117.3 F. The water temperature in the hand sink in room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 126.6 F. The water in this hand sink was hot enough to trigger a reflex withdrawal motion when a hand was placed under the water stream. In room [ROOM NUMBER] the water temperature of the hand sink measured 120.7 F, again hot enough to trigger a reflex withdrawal motion. The temperature of the water in the hand sink in room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 117.8 F. The hand sink water temperature in room [ROOM NUMBER] measured 115.7 F. On 4/3/24 at 3:07 PM, V5 Maintenance Director stated, Yesterday I adjusted the mixer valve to turn down the temperature, then I asked my Assistant to check the temperatures first thing this morning and they actually went the wrong way, they went up. We had a plumber out here and he said the mixing valve needs a whole new kit or replaced. On 4/3/24 at 3:10 PM, while observing the mixing valve, V5 stated, I have the valve turned all the way down so right now it should be passing basically 100 percent cold water but it isn't, so I know the temperatures are hot again today. The facility's Resident Roster dated 4/2/24 documents R5, R10, R11, R13, R26, R31, R33, R38, R46, R52, R57, R58, R59, and R61 reside on the facility's 300 Hall (C Hall). R5's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R5 received a score of 2 out of a possible 15 during a Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS), rating R5 as severely cognitively impaired. R10's MDS dated [DATE] documents R10 did not have the cognitive capacity to complete a BIMS and received a staff assessment as moderately cognitively impaired with long term memory problems and could not recall the current season. R11's MDS dated [DATE] documents R11 received a score of 11 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145452 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 6 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 145452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Arc at Dwight 300 East Mazon Avenue Dwight, IL 60420 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 0689 rating R11 as moderately cognitively impaired. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm R13's MDS dated [DATE] documents R13 received a score of 14 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R13 as cognitively intact. Residents Affected - Some R26's MDS dated [DATE] documents R26 received a score of 5 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R26 as severely cognitively impaired. R31's MDS dated [DATE] documents R31 received a score of 6 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R31 with severe cognitive impairment. R33's MDS dated [DATE] documents R33 received a score of 8 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R33 as moderately cognitively impaired. R38's MDS dated [DATE] documents R38 received a score of 2 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R38 as severely cognitively impaired. R46's MDS dated [DATE] documents R46 received a score of 10 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R46 as moderately cognitively impaired. R52's MDS dated [DATE] documents R52 received a score of 6 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R52 as severely cognitively impaired. R57's MDS dated [DATE] documents R57 received a score of 5 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R57 as severely cognitively impaired. R58's MDS dated [DATE] documents R58 received a score of 13 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R58 as cognitively intact. R59's MDS dated [DATE] documents R59 received a score of 6 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R59 as severely cognitively impaired. R61's MDS dated [DATE] documents R61 received a score of 11 out of a possible 15 during a BIMS, rating R61 as moderately cognitively impaired. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145452 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 6 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 145452 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/04/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Arc at Dwight 300 East Mazon Avenue Dwight, IL 60420 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 0801 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Many Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to provide the services of a clinically qualified director of food and nutrition services. This failure has the potential to affect all 77 residents residing in the facility, with R18 being one exception. Findings Include: On 4/2/24 at 9:44 AM, V5 Dietary Manager stated, I am the Dietary Manager. I started here as the manager in 2019. I have an FSM (Food Service Manager, cooking sanitation certificate) certificate. The FSM took one day to get. It was a one day course of study and take a test. I also have a CFM (Certified Food Manager, cooking sanitation certificate) certificate which is basically the same course of study and take a test that also took one day. V5 continued and confirmed neither of these certificates is similar to a CDM (Certified Dietary Manager), nor CFPP (Certified Food Protection Professional) (nationally certified, 6 months or greater of clinical nutritional study followed by a certification exam). V5 then stated, I am enrolled in the CDM course through the University of North Dakota. This course has a set of 4 books for study and since I have these 2 sanitation certificates, I only have to complete 2 of the books, so I am about halfway through the course. V5 continued, We do have an RD (Registered Dietician) who is here several days per month but is not full time, she works as a consultant. V5 then confirmed she did not meet the state requirements as a Dietetic Service Supervisor (reference Illinois Admin Code 77, Section 300.330, Definitions) by stating, I am not an RD, I haven't graduated from any school or program, I have not completed the CDM course so I don't have the CDM certificate, and I don't have any military service. V5 concluded by stating, We have one resident (R18) who receives feedings through a G-tube (gastrostomy tube) who is NPO (nothing by mouth). On 4/2/24 at 9:44 AM and 11:55 AM, and on 4/3/24 at 12:08 PM through 1:47 PM, V5, Dietary Manager was actively directing and managing the food preparation and food service activities in the facility's kitchen. There were concerns with resident dignity identified during the survey with the daily use of disposable dish wares (reference F550). The facility's Form 802 Resident Matrix dated 4/2/24 documents 77 residents reside in the facility, all of whom, with one exception, R18, consume food prepared from the facility kitchen. This same Form 802 documents R18 receives all nutrition and hydration through a gastrostomy tube and takes nothing by mouth. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145452 If continuation sheet Page 6 of 6

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Citations

3 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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0801GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    F801 - Staffing

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

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What happened during the April 4, 2024 survey of ARC AT DWIGHT?

This was a inspection survey of ARC AT DWIGHT on April 4, 2024. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ARC AT DWIGHT on April 4, 2024?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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