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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ATRIUM HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #1454791 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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. Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to protect the resident's right to be free from abuse by a resident. This failure affected two (R1 & R2) residents out of 13 residents reviewed for abuse. Findings include:On 10/22/2025 at 3:44pm, R8 stated she was in her room adjacent to his (R2)'s room when she heard someone yelling ‘nurse' ‘nurse'. She drew the curtain and saw (R1) on the floor and a wheelchair turned on its side and (R2) punching (R1). She could not see where the punches landed on (R1). On 10/22/2025 at 3:58pm, V10 (Certified Nursing Assistant) stated he saw (R1) on the floor and the wheelchair beside him and (R2) was hitting (R1)'s back with his (R2) hand on a fist.On 10/21/2025 at 12:33pm, V3 (Licensed Practice Nurse) stated that particular day (10/14/2025). He (R1) went to the room to ask for (R3R2's roommate), and he (R2) said (R3) was not in the room. On his (R1) way out, he calls him a b***h. He (R2) stated he comes out of his room, and he starts to hit him (R1). On 10/21/2025 at 2;21pm, V4 (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Assistant) stated he was called up to the floor between 2:30pm and 3:30pm. When he got to the floor, (R1) was sitting on his buttocks trying to get back into his wheelchair. (R2) was already separated from the situation. He (R2) said he (R1) came into the room looking for (R3). He (R2) stated to him (R1) that (R3) wasn't in the room. On his way out, (R1) was disrespecting him by calling him out name. On his way out, (R1) said B***h. And he (R2) said that he hit him (R1). V4 stated he told him (R2) he can't put his hands on others because that's physical abuse, that he can't be physical with anybody. Everybody needs to be safe, feel safe at all times because this is their home, and residents should always feel safe in their home.On 10/21/2025 at 2:54pm, V5 (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator) stated he (R1) said he was coming out of the room and out of nowhere he (R2) hit him all over his body. V5 stated (R2) said he (R1) has been calling him names. (R2) said (R1) called him b***h and n***o. That he (R1) came to the room and asked for (R3). He (R2) told him he (R3) was not in the room and as he (R1) was leaving the room, he called him a b***h again. (R1) was calling (R2) b***h and n***o and then in return, (R2) followed (R1) and hit him all over his body.On 10/22/2025 at 1:34pm V1 (Administrator) stated (R1) went to (R2)'s room to look for (R3). (R2) said he (R3) was not in the room and (R1) called him a b***h and he (R2) followed him outside and hit him on the cheek. V1 stated it is not expected for residents to be abused while at the facility. The reportable result was ‘founded' because (R2) did admit he hit (R1). R1's Face sheet documented that R1's Diagnoses: (include but not limited to) hemiplegia, right hand osteomyelitis, and hypertensive heart disease. R1's (08/01/2025) Minimum Data Set documented, in part Section C. Cognitive Patterns. C0500. BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) Summary Score: 15. Indicating R1's mental status as cognitively intact. R1's (10/14/2025) Progress Notes documented, in part Resident went to another residents room to ask for a fellow peer, the roommate responded to him saying the person he is looking for was not in the room, on his way out he called the resident in the room a B***H. This aggravated the resident and followed him on his way out the room and punched him, which made the both (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 2 Event ID: 145479 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 145479 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/23/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Atrium Health Care Center 1425 West Estes Avenue Chicago, IL 60626 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 FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete of them start to fight. Dr. (doctor) notified with order to send resident to hospital for psych evaluation. Authored by V3. R2's Face Sheet documented that R2's diagnoses: (include but not limited to) tumor of the bronchus and lung, Parkinson's disease, and schizophrenia. R2's (08/14/2025) Minimum Data Set documented, in part Section C. Cognitive Patterns. C0500. BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) Summary Score: 15. Indicating R2's mental status as cognitively intact. R2's (10/14/2025) Progress Notes documented, in part Resident was in his room when another resident came to his room to ask for his roommate, resident stated i told him my roommate was not in the room but he still came in and went to his bedside and on his way out he called me a B***H, This aggravated the resident which led him to follow him on his way out the room and punched him, which made the both of them start to fight. NOD (nurse on duty) immediately went there to separate the fight and social services was called. Authored by: V3 (Licensed Practice Nurse) R2's (10/14/2025) Progress note documented, in part resident was petitioned to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation due to physical altercation with another resident. R2's (10/14/2025) Notice of Involuntary Transfer or Discharge and opportunity for hearing for Nursing Home Residents documented, in part Federal Proceeding. This facility seeks to transfer or discharge you pursuant to the regulations of the health care financing administrations for States and long term care facilities. As recorded in your clinic Importance with Section 4 eight 3.15 (c) of the federal regulations, the reason for this proposed transfer or discharge is: the safety of individuals in this facility is endangered.R1's (10/14/2025) Statement documented, in part Resident Name: (R1). Statement: (R1) stated he went into room to see (R3). On the way out, (R2) attacked him in the hallway. R2's (10/14/2025) Statement documented, in part Resident Name: (R2). Statement: (R2) stated (R1) came to his room looking for (R3). On his way out of the room, (R2) stated (R1) called him B***H so he attacked him in the hallway. He (R2) stated he hit him (R1) in jaw. R8's (10/14/2025) Statement documented, in part Resident Name: (R8). Statement: (R8) heard (R1) yelling for the nurse. She opened her curtain and saw (R1) on the floor and (R2) standing above (R1) and (R2) was punching (R1). V3's (10/14/2025) Statement documented, in part Saw (R2) and (R1) holding each other fighting. At this point, (R1) was on the floor and (R2) stood up over him. V10's (10/14/2025) Statement documented, in part Heard someone yelling for the nurse. When I (V10) got there with the nurse, (R2) was over (R1) hitting him (R1). The (undated) Residents' Rights for People in Long-Term Care Facilities documented, in part As a long-term care resident in the State, you are guaranteed certain rights, protections and privileges according to State and Federal laws. Your rights to safety. You must not be abused. Your facility must be safe. The (10/24/2022) Abuse Prevention Policy documented, in part This facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse. This facility therefore prohibits abuse of residents. Definitions. Physical Abuse is the infliction of injury on a resident that occurs other than by accidental means and that requires medical attention (77 Ill. Adm. Code 300.330). Physical abuse includes hitting, slapping, pinching, kicking, and controlling behavior through corporal punishment (42 CFR 483.12 Interpretive Guidelines). Event ID: Facility ID: 145479 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation 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.

  • 0600GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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What happened during the October 23, 2025 survey of ATRIUM HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of ATRIUM HEALTH CARE CENTER on October 23, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ATRIUM HEALTH CARE CENTER on October 23, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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