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Inspection visit

Inspection

HIGHLAND HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #1455081 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the Facility failed to provide a clean, comfortable, homelike environment for 3 of 7 residents (R4, R5, R6) reviewed for physical environment in the sample of 7. Findings include: 1. On 6/6/24 at 9:40 AM, R4 was lying in bed in her room. She stated that she usually has to ask staff to change her sheets once a week. She stated that her main complaint about the Facility is clutter in the hallway and said, It's like an obstacle course out there. R4's Minimum Data Set (MDS), dated [DATE], documented that R4 was cognitively intact. On 6/6/24 at 10:35 AM, V3, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), stated some of the units could use more attention from Housekeeping. On 6/6/24 at 12:17 PM, the shower in the B Hall bathroom smelled strongly of urine. 2. On 6/6/24 at 12:30 PM, R5 was sitting in his wheelchair in his room. He stated, (Odors) are horrible about 90% of the time. It smells like a bathroom. They have put out deodorizers, but they are not very good. He stated CNA's change his bed sheets about once a month. R5's MDS, dated [DATE], documented that R5 was cognitively intact. On 6/6/24 at 1:05 PM, the E Hall bathroom smelled of bowel movement, and there was a smear of stool on the floor next to the shower drain. There was a yellow bin that was full of soiled linens and was not covered, leaving the contents open to air. On 6/6/24 at 3:35 PM, V19, R7's Family, stated that she visits every day, and the Facility does have odors. She also stated that her daughter would say it smells all the time, but she thinks it smells of urine or bowel movement about 60-70% of the time. On 6/7/24 at 8:50 AM, the F Hall Unit was lined with two mechanical lift machines, a specialty chair, a sit to stand device, a linen cart and a cart with a cooler. On 6/7/24 at 8:59 AM, the G Hall North Unit was lined with two sit to stand devices, a specialty chair, a linen cart, a blood pressure machine, a bedside table, and a Wet Floor sign. (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: 145508 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 145508 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/07/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Highland Health Care Center 1450 26th Street Highland, IL 62249 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 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 6/7/24 at 9:01 AM, the G Hall South Unit was lined with a meal cart, a medication cart, a linen cart, a specialty chair, a bedside table and chair, a wheeled walker, and a Wet Floor sign. 3. R6's Facility Grievance, dated 3/20/24, documented concerns with the cleanliness of his bathroom. The Summary of Findings documented R6's bathroom did have an odor. Residents Affected - Few The Facility's Resident Council Meeting Minutes, dated 3/19/24, documented that residents were concerned about how often linens are being changed. On 6/6/24 at 1:21 PM, V1, Administrator, stated there is no policy on changing bed sheets, but the Standard of Practice is to change them on shower days and as needed. She stated it is important that the Facility does not have odors. On 6/7/24 at 9:42 AM, V1, Administrator, stated she expects staff to follow the Facility's policies and keep the Facility clean and odor free. The Facility's undated, Daily Cleaning Procedures Policy, documented, The restroom should be cleaned which includes disinfecting the toilet area, hand rails, call lights, and tub/shower, and the floor should be mopped. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145508 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.

  • 0584GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F584 - Safe Environment

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the June 7, 2024 survey of HIGHLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of HIGHLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER on June 7, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at HIGHLAND HEALTH CARE CENTER on June 7, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receivin..."

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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