F 0684
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 provide ongoing monitoring of a resident for 1
of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for quality of care in the sample of 5.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
R1's face sheet showed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses to include acute on
chronic systolic and diastolic heart failure, cardiomegaly, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,
dependence on supplemental oxygen, hypertensive heart and chronic kidney disease with heart failure and
with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, pressure ulcer of sacral region,
pulmonary hypertension, atherosclerosis of coronary artery bypass grafts, chronic respiratory failure with
hypoxia, dependence on renal dialysis, dysphagia, occlusion and stenosis of carotid artery, pericardial
effusion, peripheral vascular disease, and pressure induced deep tissue damage of left heel.
R1's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed she had moderate cognitive impairment and required
substantial to maximum assistance with bed mobility, transfers, and toileting. This same assessment
showed R1 to be at risk for and to have a pressure injury.
R1's care plan initiated [DATE] showed, [R1] has pressure injuries to the left heel and coccyx related to
recent hospitalization, impaired mobility . Remind patient to change positions frequently . R1's care plan
initiated [DATE] showed, The resident is (high risk) for falls related to deconditioning, gait/balance problems,
psychotropic medications, shortness of breath Staff will check residents' location and activity to ensure if
resident is properly and safety positioned in bed or chair . R1's care plan initiated [DATE] showed, The
resident has had an actual fall with no injury . Staff will assess and anticipate residents personal and ADL
(activities of daily living) needs such as toileting, incontinence care, grooming, eating . during rounds. Staff
will attend to needs as they are identified .
R1's complete medical record was reviewed and showed she was assisted to the toilet at 9:41 PM on
[DATE].
R1's record showed she had a Loop Recorder (device that monitors heartbeats) implanted [DATE]. The
company who receives the information downloaded from R1's loop recorder provided a document that
showed R1 had a cardiac event which led to R1's death on [DATE] at 1:04 AM.
R1's [DATE] 6:30 AM nursing note showed, Entered room to give medications, noted unresponsive, no
respirations or pulse. Yelled for help and initiated CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) immediately
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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
REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE
TITLE
(X6) DATE
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
145612
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
145612
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/21/2023
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Pearl of Crystal Lake, The
1000 East Brighton Lane
Crystal Lake, IL 60012
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 0684
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Called 911 at 5:07 AM . There was no evidence R1 had been checked on, provided care, or assessed since
9:41 PM (over 7 hours).
On [DATE] at 8:47 AM, V9 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) said they do rounds on their unit every 2 hours
for normal patients and more frequently if the patient is a high risk for falls or is confused.
Residents Affected - Few
On [DATE] at 11:37 AM, V4 RN (Registered Nurse) said she usually stayed on the hall and would do
rounds at least hourly.
On [DATE] at 10:35 AM, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) said she expects staff to be rounding every 2 hours
at a minimum to make sure residents are clean and dry.
The facility's policy and procedure with review date of [DATE] showed, Routine Resident Checks/Rounding .
Our facility will ensure that staff will conduct routine resident checks or rounding to help maintain resident
safety and well-being . To ensure the safety and well-being of our residents, nursing staff will make a routine
resident check/monitoring on each unit at least every 2 hours and/or based on the needs of the resident .
Routine resident checks/rounding involve entering the resident's room and/or identifying the resident
elsewhere on the unit to determine if the resident's needs are being met, identify any change in the
resident's condition, identify whether the resident has any concerns, and see if the resident is sleeping,
needs toileting assistance, etc. 3. The person conducting the routine check/rounding will report promptly to
the nurse, nurse supervisor/DON (Director of Nursing) any changes in the resident's condition and medical
needs .
The facility's policy and procedure with review date of [DATE] showed, Incontinence Care . General:
Incontinence care is provided to keep residents as dry, comfortable, and odor free as possible. It also helps
in preventing skin breakdown .
The facility's policy and procedure with review date of [DATE] showed, Fall Prevention and Management .
Universal Fall Precautions/Facility fall protocol will be implemented in addition to High-Risk Fall Precaution
Interventions . Meaningful and or scheduled rounds .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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