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Inspection visit

Health inspection

ST JAMES WELLNESS REHAB VILLASCMS #1456111 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to follow its Covid-19 infection control policy and The State Agency guidelines on COVID-19 by having COVID-positive residents and asymptomatic/COVID-negative residents in the same room to prevent a potential outbreak. This applies to 4 of 8 residents (R1, R3, R5, and R7) reviewed in a sample of 9. Residents Affected - Some The findings include: R1 was a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with mild cognitive impairment as per the Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE]. R2 (R1's roommate) is a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with mild cognitive impairment as per MDS dated [DATE]. On 12/15/23 at 2:10 PM, R2 was observed in her wheelchair in her room and stated, I tested COVID-19 positive almost two weeks ago. I remain in my room with my roommate (R1). Record review on laboratory report dated 12/01/23 documented COVID-19 positive test result for R2. On 12/15/23 at 12:10 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing / DON) stated, R1 was exposed to COVID-19 as her roommate (R2) tested positive on 12/1/23. We could not move R1 from her roommate with COVID-19, who tested positive, as we had no private rooms available. So, we separated R1 and R2 in the same room by pulling the privacy curtain. R1 remained in the same room until she transferred to a local hospital on [DATE]. R3 is an [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with moderate cognitive impairment as per MDS dated [DATE]. R4 is a [AGE] year-old female admitted on [DATE] with moderate cognitive impairment as per MDS dated [DATE]. Record review on laboratory report result dated 12/13/23 (collected 12/11/23) indicates that R3 has a negative COVID result. Record review on laboratory report result dated 12/13/23 (collected 12/11/23) indicates that R4 has a positive COVID result. On 12/15/23 at 10:10 AM, observed R3 and R4 sharing a room. (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: 145611 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 145611 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/18/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE St James Wellness Rehab Villas 1251 East Richton Road Crete, IL 60417 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 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 12/15/23 at 1:10 PM, V9 (Infection Preventionist) stated, We are not supposed to co-mingle positive and asymptomatic or exposed (PUI) residents together in the same room. We are doing it only because of the lack of private rooms.: On 12/15/23 at 10:20 AM, the surveyor observed R5 (wife) and R6 (husband) sharing a room. Residents Affected - Some A review of the progress note dated 12/4/23 documents that R6 tested COVID-19 positive on 12/4/23. Record review on laboratory report result dated 12/5/23 (collected 12/4/23) indicates that R5 has a negative COVID test result. On 12/16/23 at 1:15 PM, V2 stated, The family doesn't want to separate R5 and R6 even though R6 tested positive and R5 tested negative on 12/4/23. So, we keep them together. I don't have any documentation to prove the family preference to keep R5 and R6 together. Record review on laboratory report result dated 12/13/23 (collected 12/11/23) indicates that R5 tested positive for COVID. On 12/15/23 at 10:20 AM, observed R7 (Husband) and R8 (Wife) sharing a room. A review of the laboratory report result dated 12/5/23 (collected 12/4/23) documents that R8 tested COVID-19 positive on 12/4/23. Record review on laboratory report result dated 12/5/23 (collected 12/4/23) indicates that R7 has a negative COVID test result. On 12/16/23 at 1:18 PM, V2 stated, Again, the family doesn't want to separate R7 and R8. I don't have any documentation to prove the family preference to keep R7 and R8 together. Record review on laboratory report result dated 12/13/23 (collected 12/11/23) indicates that R7 tested positive for COVID. The facility presented the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) policy (Page 5) revised on 5/8/23 document the recommended infection prevention and control (IPC) practices when caring for a resident with suspected or confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection document: The residents with symptoms of Covid-19 (even before the results of the diagnostic testing) and asymptomatic residents who have met the criteria for empiric Transmission-Based Precaution based on close contact with someone with SARS-CoV-2 infection should not be cohorted with residents with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection unless they are confirmed to have SARS-CoV-2 infection through testing. On 12/16/23 at 10:30 AM, V2 presented IDPH Updated Guidelines for Nursing Homes and stated that these are the most updated guidelines they follow through to care for COVID-19 residents. The State Agency guidelines (page 14) document: If limited single rooms are available or if numerous residents are simultaneously identified to have COVID-19 exposures or symptoms concerning COVID-19, residents should remain in their current location, draw a privacy curtain between beds, and wait for the test result. However, these residents should NOT be cohorted with residents with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection unless they are confirmed to have SARS-CoV-2 infection through testing. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145611 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.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the December 18, 2023 survey of ST JAMES WELLNESS REHAB VILLAS?

This was a inspection survey of ST JAMES WELLNESS REHAB VILLAS on December 18, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ST JAMES WELLNESS REHAB VILLAS on December 18, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

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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