F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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
interview and record review, the facility failed to follow their policy and residents' care plans to safely
transfer residents.
This applies to 2 of 3 residents (R4, R5) reviewed for falls in the sample of 5.
The findings include:
1. On February 14, 2024 at 9:44 AM, R4 was sitting up in a wheelchair in her room. No injuries were visible
on the resident. R4 was unable to answer questions due to her cognitive status.
The EMR (Electronic Medical Record) shows R4 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R4 has multiple
diagnoses including, cellulitis of the left lower limb, lack of coordination, muscle weakness, cognitive
decline, repeated falls, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, dementia, heart failure, and overactive bladder.
R4's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated December 27, 2023 shows R4 has moderate cognitive impairment, is
independent with eating, requires substantial/maximal assistance with oral hygiene, showering, and
personal hygiene, and is totally dependent on facility staff for toilet hygiene, lower body dressing, bed
mobility, and transferring from the bed to the chair, the toilet, and the shower.
R4's care plan initiated on November 16, 2023, and revised on January 24, 2024 shows: The resident
requires max assistance with the use of sit-stand machine by (2) staff members for all transfers.
R4's Fall Incident Report dated February 2, 2024 at 8:45 AM shows: Writer received report that resident
slipped from sit-to-stand while being transferred from the toilet. Resident was observed sitting on floor of
bathroom in front of toilet. No noted injuries at this time. Resident was assisted up from floor and back to
wheelchair with two staff members. Resident stated that her legs gave out and she was unable to stand up.
There were no complaints of pain during ROM (Range of Motion) to bilateral legs. R4's incident report
shows R4 did not sustain an injury due to the fall.
On February 13, 2024 at 11:02 AM, V2 (DON-Director of Nursing) said R4 uses a sit-to-stand mechanical
lift for transfers between surfaces and was being assisted to transfer with a sit-to-stand mechanical lift on
February 2, 2024. V2 said, V3 (CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant) owned up to being alone during the
transfer. A few days before the incident we had done a house-wide in-service of all staff with a restorative
aide explaining how all residents need two staff members present when using a mechanical lift, and [V3]
did not follow the instructions. V2 continued to say, [V3] should have
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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
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Event ID:
145522
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
145522
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
02/15/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Beacon Hill
2400 South Finley Road
Lombard, IL 60148
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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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 - Few
waited. There was enough staff present to help her. [V3] could have gotten another CNA from another
hallway or waited until the nurse could help her.
2. On February 14, 2024 at 9:47 AM, R5 was sitting up in a wheelchair in her room. R5 had a below the
knee amputation of the left leg. R5 said she had a fall while transferring from the toilet to the wheelchair on
February 9, 2024. R5 said, My right leg buckled, and I could not pull myself up, so the CNA helped me to
the floor. We used the slide board, not a machine. They would have gotten help if I insisted, but I thought I
could do it with just me and the CNA. I did not get hurt.
The EMR shows R5 was admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R5 has multiple diagnoses including, surgical
amputation of the left leg below the knee, muscle weakness, Type 2 diabetes, atrial fibrillation, urine
retention, morbid obesity, and adjustment disorder with anxiety.
R5's MDS dated [DATE] shows R5 has moderate cognitive impairment, is able to independently eat and
perform oral and personal hygiene, and requires substantial/maximal assistance with toilet hygiene,
showering, lower body dressing, and transfers from the chair to the bed, the toilet, and the tub/shower.
R5's care plan initiated on January 31, 2024 shows R5 is at risk for falls related to deconditioning.
Interventions initiated February 1, 2024 include, Transfer: 2-person extensive assist with sliding board.
R5's fall incident report dated February 9, 2024 at 8:40 AM shows: This RN was notified by the CNA that
resident had to be lowered to the floor after trying to transfer from the toilet to the wheelchair. Resident
stated I am able to transfer without 2 people assisting me and I did not fall, my right leg buckled, and I could
not pull myself up so the CNA helped me sit onto the floor. I did not get hurt. I just sat down on the floor. MD
notified of incident. Resident educated on the importance of having two people assist with transfers at all
times. CNA educated to read the [care card] on how a resident transfers and go only by the transfer order
despite what a resident may state. No injuries observed at time of incident. R5's incident report shows R5
did not sustain an injury due to the fall.
On February 13, 2024 at 11:02 AM, V2 (DON) said, [R5] uses a sliding board to transfer and was on the
toilet the day of her fall. The CNA was alone and said the resident said she could transfer by herself. [R5]
started sliding and had to be lowered to the floor. It is in the care plan that two staff members are necessary
to transfer [R5]. The CNA was from a staffing agency. After educating the CNA, we said she could not
return to the facility.
The facility's policy entitled; Using a Mechanical Lifting Machine revised July 2017 shows: Purpose: The
purpose of this procedure is to establish the general principles of safe lifting using a mechanical lifting
device. It is not a substitute for manufacturer's training or instructions. General Guidelines: 1. At least two
(2) nursing assistants are needed to safely move a resident with a mechanical lift.
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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