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Inspection visit

Health inspection

AVANTARA LINCOLN PARKCMS #1455102 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure that fall interventions were in place for one resident (R1) who was a high risk for falls. These failures resulted in R1 sustaining a fall which required R1 to go the local hospital due to sustaining an intracranial subdural hematoma. Findings include:R1's medical diagnoses include but are not limited to history of falling, type 2 diabetes mellitus, essential hypertension, obstructive sleep apnea, seizures, chronic kidney disease.R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] has R1's Cognitive Skills for Daily Decision Making scored at 3 Severely Impaired. R1's initial Reportable Incident to the state agency dated [DATE] documents in part, Resident was last seen by CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) asleep approximately 2:30am. On [DATE] approximately 3:00am while nurse is at the nurse's station heard and responded to a thud sound: observed resident in a supine position on the hallway floor. Obtained update from hospital CT (Computed Tomography) of head resulted acute chronic subdural hematoma, scalp hematoma. There is also acute hemorrhage throughout the cerebral cisterns. Review of R1's records shows that R1 had four falls at the facility dated [DATE], [DATE], [DATE] and [DATE]. R1's progress note dated [DATE] at 10:30am documents in part, Situation: s/p (status post) fall.Patient s/p fall. Noted to have a lump on right dorsal head of the patient. Patient c/o (complain of) headache, denies n/v (nausea/vomiting) denies blurry vision. NP (Nurse Practitioner) informed that 911 was called and patient already left the facility. R1's progress note dated [DATE] at 21:39pm documents in part, admitted to hospital for subdural hematoma per RN (Registered Nurse). On [DATE] at 2:19pm V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) stated that R1 had fallen multiple times at the facility. V2 stated that R1 was very forgetful and confused. V2 stated that R1's 3rd fall was unwitnessed and R1 was sent to the hospital for evaluation. V2 stated that she spoke to R1's son before R1 returned to the facility after the 3rd fall and promised to place R1 close to the nurse's station and place a bed alarm on R1. V2 stated that she interviewed the 3pm to 11pm CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and was told that R1 was anxious throughout the shift and that she had been going in and out of R1's room all day.On [DATE] at 3:33pm V32 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated that R1 is normally sleep when V32 starts her shift at 11pm. V32 stated that on [DATE] at 11pm, R1 was still awake. V32 stated that she had received report from the outgoing CNA that R1 was anxious and combative. V32 stated that R1 was refusing to lay down, so she placed R1 at the nurse's station to be monitored. V32 stated that when R1 appeared to be sleepy, she placed R1 in the bed. V32 stated that approximately 30 minutes after placing R1 to bed, she (V32) heard a loud boom. V32 stated that she rushed to the boom and found R1 laying in the hallway on the floor.On [DATE] at 9:18am V33 (Registered Nurse/RN) stated that R1 had been refusing to go to bed during his shift. V33 stated that around 2am R1 appeared to be sleepy so the CNA placed R1 in bed. V33 stated that around 3am he heard a loud thud and got up to see where the noise came from. V33 stated that he found R1 laying on the floor in the hallway. V33 stated he tried to stimulate R1 but R1's speech (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 4 Event ID: 145510 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 145510 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/31/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avantara Lincoln Park 1366 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 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 - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few had become unclear. V33 stated that R1's speech before the fall was clear. V33 stated that R1 was a huge fall risk because she kept trying to get out of bed and self-ambulate. V33 stated that he did not inform R1's doctor that R1 was restless and did not want to go to bed.On [DATE] at 9:50am V32 (CNA) stated that R1's bed alarm was on, but the bed alarm had a faint sound. V32 stated that R1's bed alarm needed a new battery and only maintenance could change the battery. V32 stated that the CNA before her had reported that she already informed everyone that R1's bed alarm was low and needed a battery. V32 stated that R1's bed alarm was on at the time of R1's fall, but it was too low for anyone to hear it.R1's care plan revision date [DATE] documents in part, R1 is a high risk for falls related to pain weakness and MUTL (multiple) MED (medical) condition. R1 will be free of minor or major injury RT (related to) an undetected incident of fall.Update upon return: Room closer to nurses' station, bed alarm, bed position in lowest position.R1's care plan revision date [DATE] documents in part, R1 is at risk for altered thought process related to chronic left SDH (subdural hematoma) . R1 will be free from any injury r/t (related to) accidents through the next review date. R1's needs will be anticipated. Call MD (medical doctor) for any changes in cognitive functioning and/or any changes in behavior.R1's Final Reportable Incident to state agency dated [DATE] documents in part, Final Investigation/Conclusion: Based on staff interview. On [DATE] approximately 10:30pm CNA noted resident wanting to get up verbalized that she does not want to miss her appointment and want to go home. CNA suggested to go to the washroom, resident responded no, diaper dry. CNA gotten resident up in wheelchair and situated by the nurses' station with bedside table in front of resident.Approximately 2:30am observed resident sleepy, instructed the CNA to take resident to her room and assist to bed. Resident was taken to her room, checked and diaper changed. 3:01am CNA observed resident sound asleep, bed in lowest position call light within reach: CNA stepped out of room to do her routine rounds. Approximately 3:10am both nurses at the nurse's station heard and responded to a thud sound: observed resident in a supine position on hallway floor in front of 212 just slightly across her room. Resident unable to relay what happened. [DATE] resident remains in the hospital at this time. R1's hospital records dated [DATE] documents in part, Chief complaint: Fall. Visit Diagnoses: Acute on chronic intracranial subdural hematoma, Intracranial hemorrhage, Brain herniation, Unresponsive, Fall. R1's hospital records dated [DATE] documents in part, Physical Exam: Constitutional: Patient is unresponsive with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3. Respiratory Patient is intubated. General: She is in acute distress. R1's CT scan dated [DATE] documents in part, Findings and Impression: Large acute on chronic subdural hematoma along the right lateral convexity measures 1.8cm (centimeter) in thisness. Significant mass effect on the right cerebral hemisphere resulting in 9 mm (millimeter) of leftward midline shift and mild right uncal herniation. There is also considerable amount of acute hemorrhage throughout the cerebral cisterns. R1's hospital records dated [DATE] documents in part, Hospital Course: The patient is an [AGE] year old female with a history of hypertension with hypertensive heart disease with chronic HFpEF (Heart Failure with preserved ejection fraction), type II diet diabetes with nephropathy/CKD (chronic kidney disease) stage IV, history of TIA, asthma, dementia, and multiple recent presentations with falls with resultant subdural hematoma who again present after presumably mechanical fall when found unresponsive, and was note to have a large right acute on chronic subdural hematoma with cerebral edema and midline shift with uncal herniation. 1. Unwitnessed fall with acute on chronic right subdural hematoma with associated cerebral edema, midline shift, and right uncal herniation. The patient was initially admitted to the SICU (Surgical Intensive Care Unit) when CT head showed the above. Neurosurgery was consulted who advised nonoperative management due to overall poor prognosis of the injury. She was initially intubated for airway protection, and did require (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145510 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 145510 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/31/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avantara Lincoln Park 1366 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 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 - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete intermittent pressor support. Unfortunately, she did not improve, and palliative care was consulted. Family ultimately elected to proceed with palliative extubations and transition to comfort measures only. She is treated with a morphine drip for air hunger and/or pain. An order was placed to consult inpatient hospice, who reached out to the family, but inpatient hospice was not established prior to the patient expiring. The patient expired on [DATE] at 11:34pm. Facility's job description titled RN Floor Nurse dated [DATE] documents in part, Summary/Objective: In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the Registered Nurse plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing care to all Guests and guests. The RN provides supervision of staff and will safeguard the health, safety and welfare of all Guests under their care by following applicable laws, regulation, and established nursing policies and procedures. Essential Functions: 9. Responsible for all nursing care of assigned Guest while on duty. Must notify appropriate persons if there is any significant change in a Guest's condition or any transfer to hospital. 10. Ensure that Guest care plans are being followed and assess each Guest's status in accord with their care plan. Facility's undated job description titled Certified Nursing Assistant documents in part, Job Summary: The primary purpose of your job position is to provide residents of this facility in you nursing unit with nursing and personal care under the supervision of a Charge Nurse, and to safeguard the health, safety , and welfare of all resident of the facility, in accordance with the facility's established policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulation, and the directions your supervisors, who include the Administrator, Director of Nursing, Assistant Director of Nursing, House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Rehabilitation Director, and other members of the facility's management to whom such persons report, in order to assure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times. Main Duties: P. Detect and report situations that have a high probability of causing accidents or injuries to residents and/or staff. U. Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the charge nurse as soon as possible and keep his/her informed of supply needs and equipment needing replacement. Facility's policy titled Fall Prevention Program Guidelines revised date [DATE] documents in part, Policy Statement: Fall prevention program guidelines shall be implemented to promote safety of all residents in the facility. This program shall include measures to determine the individual needs of each resident by assessing the risks for fall and the implementation of evidence-based prevention interventions. Procedure. 2. Safety interventions shall be initiated and implemented for each resident identified at risk for fall. 3. All assigned nursing personnel and facility staff shall be responsible for ensuring ongoing precautions are put into place and consistently maintained. 7. An individualized evidence-based plan of care shall be created to reflect fall prevention interventions which could be but not limited to h. Residents shall be observed to ensure the resident is safely positioned in bed or chair. Provide care as assigned in accordance with the plan of care. k. May utilize personal alarms when appropriate such as bed alarms, chair alarms and motion sensor alarm and floor mat alarms.p. Ensure equipment is properly functioning and maintained. If malfunctioning, equipment must be removed immediately and reported to maintenance department for repair or replacement. Event ID: Facility ID: 145510 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 145510 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/31/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avantara Lincoln Park 1366 West Fullerton Avenue Chicago, IL 60614 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview, and record review, the facility failed to administer covid 19 vaccine to one resident (R5) that consented for the covid 19 vaccine. The facility also failed to document the administration or declination of covid 19 vaccine for the same resident. This failure affected one resident (R5) in a sample of four residents reviewed for covid 19 vaccine administration. R5 admitted to facility on 11/17/2025 with diagnosis that documents in part; Cerebral infarction, hyperlipidemia, essential hypertension, chronic atrial fibrillation, insomnia, protein calorie malnutrition, covid 19 (12/1/25).On 12/29/25 at 3:15pm, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated that she expects the infection control nurse to obtain consents for resident vaccinations and schedule a vaccine clinic to ensure that vaccinations are administered and recorded in the immunization tab in chart.On 12/30/25 at 1:05 pm, V19 (family member of R5) stated that he did give consent for R5 to receive the covid 19 vaccine on 11/18/2025 and that he wanted R5 to have the covid vaccine administered.On 12/30/25 at 09:45 am, V30 (Infection Control Nurse/LPN) stated the covid outbreak started 11/23/25 which was a Sunday and we started testing based on contact tracing with guidance from Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), it was one case on 2nd floor and one case on the 5th floor. By 11/26/25 we had so many cases around 18 that CDPH stated to begin unit base testing. One of our staff aides tested positive who worked directly with R5 on 11/28/25, this was discovered thru contact tracing. V30 stated the purpose of consents and declination forms is to ensure that residents and staff are educated on benefits and risk of vaccines. I feel it is important for residents and staff to sign the consent and declination forms and also receive their vaccine if they consent to be vaccinated. Currently we have two residents that are on isolation for covid 19 in the facility.Review of facility contact tracing log for residents displays that R5 tested positive for Covid 19 on 12/1/25 and is no longer a resident in the facility.Review of facility policy titled Infection prevention control with revision date of 6/30/25 documents in part: Policy statement; the facility has established a policy to Identify, Record, Investigate, Control, Test, and Prevent infections in the facility. The facility will also maintain a record of incidents and corrective actions implemented for the identified infection.;29.) The facility shall comply with infection control recommendations provided by the IDPH or certified local health department, including, but not limited to, testing plans, infection control assessments, training or other measures designed to reduce infection rates and disease outbreaks. Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145510 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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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.

  • 0689SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F689 - Accidents

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

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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What happened during the December 31, 2025 survey of AVANTARA LINCOLN PARK?

This was a inspection survey of AVANTARA LINCOLN PARK on December 31, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at AVANTARA LINCOLN PARK on December 31, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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