F 0600
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical
abuse for 2 of 3 residents (R2, and R3) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 3. The failure resulted in R3
receiving a fractured coccyx after an incident where R1 pushed R3 down.
Findings Include:
R1's admission Record documents that R1 is an [AGE] year-old make that was admitted to the facility on
[DATE]. Diagnoses listed are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, spondylosis, unspecified dementia,
anxiety disorder, hyperlipidemia, insomnia, and repeated falls.
R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 02/07/2025, documents that R1 has a BIMS (Brief Interview for
Mental Status) of 05, indicating that R1 has severe cognitive impairment.
R1's care plan with a revision date of 02/07/2025 has a focus area of, I have a behavior problem. The
interventions listed for the focus area are administer medications as ordered, anticipate and meet resident's
needs, assist the resident to develop more appropriate ways of coping and interacting, encourage resident
to express feelings, caregivers to provide opportunity for positive interaction and attention, stop and talk
when passing, if reasonable discuss the residents behavior and explain why the behavior is
inappropriate/unacceptable, intervene as necessary to protect the safety and rights of others, approach and
speak in a calm manner, minimize potential for resident's disruptive behaviors by offering tasks which divert
attention, and monitor behavior episodes and attempt to determine underlying cause. Consider time of day,
location, persons involved and situations.
R3's admission Record documents that R3 is an [AGE] year-old male that was admitted to the facility on
[DATE]. Diagnoses listed are Parkinson's disease, unspecified dementia, Alzheimer's disease, anemia,
insomnia, and depression.
R3's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 02/21/2025, documents that R3 has a BIMS (Brief Interview for
Mental Status) score of 06, indicating that R3 has severe cognitive impairment.
R3's Care Plan with a revision date of 02/22/2025 has a focus area of, I have a behavior problem. The
interventions listed for this focus area are, Explain all procedures to the resident before starting and allow
the resident to adjust to changes, if reasonable discuss the resident's behavior and explain/reinforce why
behavior is inappropriate or unacceptable, Intervene as necessary to protect the rights and safety of others,
approach/speak in a calm manner, divert attention, remove from the situation and take to an alternate
location, monitor behavior episodes and attempt to determine
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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.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145624
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 Shadwell Avenue
Flora, IL 62839
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0600
underlying cause, consider location, time of day, persons involved and document behaviors, and provide a
program of activities of interest to accommodate residents status.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
1. A final incident report sent to the state surveying agency titled Report to (state surveying agency)
Regional Office documented on 03/21/2025 at 7:15 P.M. R3 was in the hallway preaching loudly when R1
became agitated. R1 then pushed R3 causing R3 to fall into the handrail and bump his right elbow and
back of his neck. An abrasion to R3's right elbow was noted. R1 and R3 were immediately separated and
assessed for injuries. A referral to psychiatry was made to address R1's agitation.
R3's Behavior Note dated 03/21/2025 timed 8:52 P.M. authored by V13 (Registered Nurse/RN) documented
at approximately 7:15 P.M. R3 was in the hallway preaching loudly when a peer suddenly became agitated
and pushed R3. R3 fell into the handrail and bumped his right elbow and the back of his neck. R3 was
assisted to a stand. R3 was assessed by the RN. R3 has a small new abrasion to the right elbow. No
apparent injuries seen or reported to the back of the neck. R3 stated he did not hit his head. R3 denies
pain. R3 has unsteady gait and gross tremors that appear to be at his baseline. R3's range of motion
appears to have some limitations due to stiffness and tremors, but do not seem to be impaired from the fall.
No signs and symptoms of distress. R3 escorted by standby assist to his room. Assistant director of nurse,
on-call admin, MD local police, and V12 (Family Member) POA notified, and all appropriate charting
completed. At 7:59 P.M. a local official took verbal statement on the incident from this RN on-site.
R3's Health Status Note with a date of 03/22/2025 and a time of 2:54 P.M. authored by V14 (Licensed
Practical Nurse) documented, R3 complaining of tenderness to left buttock. Assessed area, no signs or
symptoms of swelling, bruising, or abrasions. Informed R3 he may be sore for a while. Pain medications
given and helped alleviate discomfort.
On 04/15/2025 at 12:39 P.M. V2 (Assistant Director of Nursing/Interim Director of Nursing) stated V12
(Family Member) took R3 to an appointment on 03/25/2025 to V15 (Physician). At that appointment R3 told
V15 he was pushed down by another person and landed on his buttock. R3 complained of pain in the sacral
area at the appointment. V15 ordered an x-ray of the sacrum and coccyx. V12 took R3 to a local hospital to
get the x-ray completed on 03/25/2025.
R3's Hospital report dated 03/25/2025 documents, Clinical history: patient was pushed down by another
person on Saturday. He landed on his bottom. C/O (complaint of) sacral area pain. X-ray of Sacrum and
Coccyx were obtained. Impression: Suspected contour irregularity and oblique/transverse radiolucent line of
the first segment of the coccyx might be a non-displaced fracture. Correlates with clinical findings. New.
R3's Health Status Note dated 03/26/2025 timed 9:56 A.M. authored by V16 (Licensed Practical Nurse)
documented that V9 (Nurse Practitioner) examined R3. Resident claimed they are experiencing no pain.
Ordered placed for a CBC (Complete Blood Count) and a CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel).
R3's Health Status Note dated 03/27/2025 timed 8:11 P.M. authored by V7 (Registered Nurse) documented
R3 had a witnessed fall with head involvement. R3 was standing in the dining room, lost balance, struck the
edge of the table with his back and hitting his head on the floor. R3 was sent to local hospital for evaluation
post fall.
A fax transmission from the local hospital dated 3/28/25 at 12:19 PM for R3 documents, Emergency
Department notes for 3/27/25 to include: R3 is an [AGE] year-old with a significant past medical
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145624
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 Shadwell Avenue
Flora, IL 62839
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 0600
Level of Harm - Actual harm
history that presents today with a fall. R3 recently had a fall a few days ago and they did not get the result of
the x-rays back yet. The lumbar x-ray showed spondylitic degenerative changes. The x-rays of the coccyx
showed a small fracture non-dislocated. Discussed with R3's wife he needs to sit on a donut padding the
next few weeks.
Residents Affected - Few
A final incident report sent to (state surveying agency) titled Report to (state surveying agency) Regional
Office documented on 04/03/2025 at 4:00 P.M. R3 and R1 was in an alleged resident to resident
altercation. R1 was in dining room prior to altercation. R1 was observed by V5 (Activity Assistant) leaving
the dining room. V5 then heard R3 yell that he was pushed. V5 immediately went to R3's room and R1 was
standing in R3's room. R1 was immediately redirected by V5. R3 stated to V5 that he was standing at his
closet when R1 came into his room and pushed him. R1 was unable to recall the incident.
R3's AIM for Wellness - Event Record dated 04/03/2025 with a time of 5:37 P.M. authored by V10 (Licensed
Practical Nurse) documented that at 4:15 P.M. R3 was looking for something in his closet. R3 stated that he
was pushed by R1. Residents were immediately separated.
A final incident report sent to (state surveying agency) titled Report to (state surveying agency) Regional
Office documented on 04/03/2025 at 5:00 P.M. R3 had a follow up appointment where the physician
ordered an X-ray. Results were reported to us today by the spouse. After investigation it was determined
that R3 had an altercation with another resident on 03/21/2025 where he was pushed down. At the time of
the incident R3 was not complaining of any pain. On 03/25/2025 wife took R3 to a doctor appointment
where he was complaining of buttocks pain. The physician ordered an x-ray of the coccyx. Results were
made aware to the wife and relayed to the us on 04/03/025.
R3's Health Status Note dated 04/03/2025 timed 6:11 P.M. authored by V2 (Registered Nurse/Interim DON)
documented Spouse took resident to a follow up appointment on 3/26 where V15 (Physician) ordered an
x-ray. Results were reported to us today of a fracture to the coccyx. Notified V9 (Nurse Practitioner) and
awaiting additional orders at this time.
On 04/16/2025 at 9:31 A.M. R3 was observed to be ambulating in the hallway. R3 stopped V10 (Licensed
Practical Nurse) and complained of pain to his coccyx area. R3 asked V10 for pain medication for the pain
in his tail bone.
On 04/15/2025 at 2:21 P.M. V7 (Registered Nurse/Former DON) stated R1 was not aggressive when he
first arrived at the facility. V7 stated he often becomes angry with redirection. V7 stated they were unable to
figure out the why R1 is having the increase in behaviors. V7 stated the family lives over by (name of nearby
town) and the facility sent a referral over to the facility there and R1 was denied because of behaviors. V7
stated she is unsure what interventions were put into place and when that she would have to refer to the
care plan. V7 stated she is not sure what caused R1 to push R3 down. V7 stated at the time of the incident
R3 was not complaining of any pain. V7 stated the wife took him to an appointment where R3 told the
doctor about his pain. The doctor ordered an x-ray, and the wife took R3 to the local hospital to get the x-ray
before returning to the facility. When the wife brought R3 back, she did not tell the facility about the x-ray. V7
stated that the wife came in on 04/03/2025 and was telling the administrator about it. V7 stated she was not
aware of what occurred after that. V7 stated that V1 (Administrator) does the investigations and reports, and
she is not aware of any of the outcomes. V7 stated she was not aware that the Emergency department
report dated 03/28/2025 documented the fracture of the coccyx. V7 stated that she was never given that
information.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145624
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 Shadwell Avenue
Flora, IL 62839
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 0600
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 04/15/2025 at 3:25 P.M. V5 (Activity Assistant) stated that she was doing an activity on the locked unit
and saw R3 run out of his room. R1 was in his room and R3 was stating that R1 pushed him. V5 stated she
did not see it but only knows what R3 told her. V5 stated they have been unable to determine the cause of
R1's behavior. V5 stated she has noticed it is worse after lunch. V5 stated besides attempts at redirection,
the nurses can give R1 medication when he is becoming aggressive.
On 04/16/2025 at 9:19 A.M. V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated that she has taken care of R1 before.
V10 stated that R1 would get an angry look and then would have behaviors without warning. V10 stated
she is not sure what was triggering R1's behaviors. V10 stated it appears that R1 has issues with other
male residents. V10 stated she tried to keep R1 and R3 separated when she works because of the number
of resident-to-resident altercations they have had. V10 stated the right approach with R1 will change his
behavior. V10 stated she does not know the root cause of what was causing R1 to have behaviors and hit
other residents. V10 stated she was never made aware if they did any blood work or urine tests to see if
that was causing the change in behaviors. V10 stated that when R1 first arrived he would be resistive to
care and combative with staff at times. V10 stated that just in the last month he started having resident to
resident altercations.
On 04/16/2025 at 9:34 A.M. V11 (Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA) stated she has taken care of R1 in the
past. V11 stated that R1 was easily triggered by little things. V11 stated there was no warning when R1 was
going to have a behavior it was like a light switch going on and off. V11 stated that in the late afternoon to
early evening hours R1 would be worse because of sun downing. V11 stated she was never made aware of
what was the cause of the behaviors that R1 was having.
On 04/16/2025 at 10:15 A.M. V1 (Administrator) stated the incident that happened on 03/21/2025 involving
R1 and R3, occurred because R3 was loudly preaching in the hall and that upset R1. R1 went up to R3 and
pushed him down. V1 stated the intervention to prevent this from occurring again was to consult psych on
R1's behaviors. V1 stated the incident on 04/03/2025 between R1 and R3 was not witnessed by staff. V1
stated that V5 (Activity Assistant) heard R1 state he needed to use the restroom. V1 stated that V5 heard
R3 out in the hallway stating that R1 had pushed him. V1 stated that they could not determine a root cause
as to why R1 went into R3's room and pushed him. V1 stated they placed a large sign on R1's door alerting
him to his room. V1 stated that R1 is a resident who wonders around the facility. V1 stated that R1 did see
the psych nurse practitioner and his Haldol was increased. V1 stated that on 03/26/2025, R3's wife took him
to a podiatrist doctor appointment. At that appointment the wife told the podiatrist that R3 was complaining
about pain in his buttock region. The podiatrist gave the wife of R3 an order to take him to a local hospital
and get an x-ray. V1 stated that R3's wife brought him back from the appointment and did not tell the facility
that she had taken him to a local hospital for an x-ray of his coccyx. V1 stated on 03/27/2025 R3 had a fall
and was to the emergency department for evaluation. V1 stated that upon R3 arriving back to the facility
they were still not made aware of the results of the x-ray. V1 stated on 4/03/2025, R3's wife told her that
when he was in the emergency department on 03/28/2025, the emergency department looked at the x-ray
and had informed her of the new fracture to his coccyx. V1 stated after R3's wife told her of the new
fracture, R3's facility nurse practitioner was made aware.
2. R2's admission Record documents that R2 is a [AGE] year-old male that was admitted to the facility on
[DATE]. Diagnoses listed are chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus, paroxysmal
atrial fibrillation, unspecified dementia, and senile degeneration of the brain.
R2's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 03/30/2025, documents that R2 has a BIMS (Brief Interview for
Mental Status) of 09, indicating that R2 has moderate cognitive impairment.
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AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145624
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 Shadwell Avenue
Flora, IL 62839
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 0600
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
R2's care plan with a date initiated of 08/29/2024 has a focus area of Behavior Management. The
interventions listed for the focus are: attempt an alternative time to provide care if refused, consult pastoral
care if needed, encourage participation in self-calming behaviors such as breathing exercises, meditation
or guided imagery, ensure the safety of resident and others, establish boundaries with resident, evaluate
medication schedule and possible pharmacologic cause of behavior, initiate visual supervision during acute
episode, provide emotional support, reorient resident to person, place, and time, and utilize diversion
techniques.
A final incident report sent to the (state surveying agency) titled Report to (state surveying agency)
Regional Office documented on 04/05/2025 at 9:00 P.M. R1 and R2 had an alleged resident to resident
altercation. During the investigation, V4 (Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA) stated that R1 was walking by R2,
when R1 shoved R2 to the floor. R1 then took R2's walker and hit him with it. V4 stated she immediately
intervened and separated the residents. Neither resident is able to recall incident due to cognitive state of
mind.
R2's Health Status Note dated 04/06/2025 timed 9:01 A.M. authored by V17 (Licensed Practical Nurse)
documented, It was reported to this nurse from V2 (ADON/RN/Interim DON) that on 04/05/25 at
approximately 2100 (9:00PM) another resident pushed R2 to the ground, took his walker and started hitting
him with it. No injuries observed this am.
On 04/15/2025 at 10:55 A.M. V6 (CNA) stated she is an agency CNA, and this is her 4th shift at the facility.
V6 stated that R2 ambulates around the facility. V6 stated she was not here the day the incident happened
between R1 and R2.
On 04/15/2025 at 12:39 P.M. V2 (ADON/Interim Director of Nursing) stated R1 was an elopement risk when
he first arrived at the facility. V2 stated the longer that R1 had been here he has become more aggressive
with staff and residents. V2 stated that one intervention was to have local psych see R1. V2 stated other
interventions the facility has done for R1 are medication changes. The Haldol R1 was on went from as
needed to scheduled. V2 stated other interventions were trying to keep him separated from his peers, and
finally the decision was made to send a referral to out of state behavior hospital because the facility had
exhausted all other options. V2 stated that once R1 became aggressive, they referred him to out of state
behavior hospital. V2 stated that she does not recall R1 ever being on 1-1 with staff. V2 stated they
attempted to move him off the locked unit, but he kept going out all the doors, so they had to move him
back. V2 stated she doesn't see any other behavior modifications listed in the care plan for R1. V2 stated
after the incident on 04/05/2025, the facility decided a referral to out of state behavior hospital would be the
best intervention for R1. V2 stated that R1 was sent to out of state behavior hospital on [DATE] and is not
aware of any other interventions put in place to prevent a new behavior from occurring, V2 stated she would
have to ask V1 (Administrator) as she does the investigations. V2 stated that R3 went to a doctor
appointment with his wife. V2 stated that he had not been complaining to staff of any pain since the resident
to resident with R1 when R1 pushed R3, and he fell on [DATE]. At the appointment R3 complained of pain
and the doctor ordered an x-ray of the coccyx. The wife took R3 to a local hospital to complete the x-ray. V2
stated upon R3 returning to the facility, the wife nor the doctor notified the facility of an order for an x-ray. V2
stated the facility was notified by the wife on 04/03/2025. V2 stated that V9 (Nurse Practitioner) was made
aware of fracture on R3. V2 stated that V9 ordered labs for R3. V2 stated that V9 saw R3 again on
04/09/2025 and there is an order for physical therapy to eval.
On 04/15/2025 at 1:35 P.M. V8 (Unit Aide) stated that R1 would get combative sometimes for no reason. V8
stated she is not sure why he would get aggressive and combative. V8 stated she was never told
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145624
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 Shadwell Avenue
Flora, IL 62839
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 0600
or concluded about why R1 was having behaviors. V8 stated they would try to talk him down. V8 stated she
was not working on the days that R1 was involved with the resident-to-resident altercation.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 04/15/2025 at 2:21 P.M. V7 (RN/Former DON) stated R1 was not aggressive when he first arrived at the
facility. V7 stated he often becomes angry with redirection. V7 stated they were unable to figure out the why
R1 is having the increase in behaviors. V7 stated she is not sure what the cause of R1 pushing R2 down
and hitting him with his walker. V7 stated she knows there was a referral made to an out of state behavioral
hospital for R1 after this incident.
On 04/16/2025 at 10:15 A.M. V1 (Administrator) stated the incident on 04/05/2025 between R1 and a peer,
where R1 pushed a resident down in the hallway and hit them with their walker, has no root cause. V1
stated that there was no reason or causative factors to contribute to R1's behavior. V1 stated that a referral
was sent the next day to an out of state behavior facility for R1. V1 stated that was the only intervention put
in place besides monitoring R1. V1 stated that R1 did see the psych nurse practitioner and his Haldol was
increased.
On 04/16/2025 at 2:40 P.M. V9 (Nurse Practitioner) stated she is in the facility weekly or more often to see
the residents. V9 stated she is not sure why R1 is having an increase in behaviors. V9 stated one incident
he attacked a resident for preaching in the hallway and the other incident he pushed someone down. V9
stated she is not sure why if any contributing factors have been determined. V9 stated that when an incident
occurs, she comes to the facility and evaluates the residents involved. V9 stated that R1 has returned from
the out of state behavioral hospital and that facility has completed some medication changes.
Facility policy titled Abuse Prevention and Reporting -Illinois with a revision date of 10/24/2022,
documented under section titled Guidelines - This facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from
abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and services by staff or
mistreatment. This facility therefore prohibits abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, and
mistreatment of residents. In order to do so, the facility has attempted to establish a resident sensitive and
resident secure environment. The purpose of this policy is to assure that the facility is doing all that is within
its control to prevent abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property, deprivation of goods and
services by staff and mistreatment of residents. Protection of Residents: Residents who allegedly abused
another resident shall be immediately evaluated to determine the most suitable therapy, care approaches,
and placement, considering his or her safety, as well as the safety of other residents and employees of the
facility. In addition, the facility shall take all steps necessary to ensure the safety of residents including but
not limited to, the separation of residents.
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
145624
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 Shadwell Avenue
Flora, IL 62839
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
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
interview and record review the facility failed to notify the physician of resident having pain after a
resident-to-resident altercation with a fall for 1 (R3) of 1 resident reviewed for quality of care in the sample
of 3.
Residents Affected - Few
Findings Include:
R3's admission Record documents that R3 is an [AGE] year-old male that was admitted to the facility on
[DATE]. Diagnoses listed are Parkinson's disease, unspecified dementia, Alzheimer's disease, anemia,
insomnia, and depression. R3's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 02/21/2025, documents that R3 has a
BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 06, indicating that R3 has severe cognitive impairment.
A final incident report sent to the (state surveying agency) titled Report to (state surveying agency)
Regional Office documented on 03/21/2025 at 7:15 P.M. R3 was in the hallway preaching loudly when R1
became agitated. R1 then pushed R3 causing R3 to fall into the handrail and bump his right elbow and
back of his neck. An abrasion to R3's right elbow was noted. R1 and R3 were immediately separated and
assessed for injuries. A referral to psychiatry was made to address R1's agitation.
R3's Behavior Note dated 03/21/2025 timed 8:52 P.M. authored by V13 (Registered Nurse/ RN)
documented at approximately 7:15 P.M. R3 was in the hallway preaching loudly when a peer suddenly
became agitated and pushed R3. R3 fell into the handrail and bumped his right elbow and the back of his
neck. R3 was assisted to a stand. R3 was assessed by the RN. R3 has a small new abrasion to the right
elbow. No apparent injuries seen or reported to the back of the neck. R3 stated he did not hit his head. R3
denies pain. R3 has unsteady gait and gross tremors that appear to be at his baseline. R3's range of
motion appears to have some limitations due to stiffness and tremors, but do not seem to be impaired from
the fall. No signs and symptoms of distress. R3 escorted by standby assist to his room. Assistant director of
nurse, on-call admin, MD local police, and V12 (Family Member) POA notified, and all appropriate charting
completed. At 7:59 P.M. a local official took verbal statement on the incident from this RN on-site.
R3's Health Status Note with a date of 03/22/2025 and a time of 2:54 P.M. authored by V14 (Licensed
Practical Nurse) documented R3 complaining of tenderness to left buttock. Assessed area, no signs or
symptoms of swelling, bruising, or abrasions. Informed R3 he may be sore for a while. Pain medications
given and helped alleviate discomfort.
On 04/15/2025 at 12:39 P.M. V2 (Assistant Director of Nursing/Interim Director of Nursing) stated V12
(Family Member) took R3 to an appointment on 03/25/2025 with V15 (Physician). At that appointment R3
told V15 he was pushed down by another person and landed on his buttock. R3 complained of pain in the
sacral area at the appointment. V15 ordered an x-ray of the sacrum and coccyx. V12 took R3 to a local
hospital to get the x-ray completed on 03/25/2025.
R3's Hospital report dated 03/25/2025 documents, Clinical history: patient was pushed down by another
person on Saturday. He landed on his bottom. C/O (complaint of) sacral area pain. X-ray of Sacrum and
Coccyx were obtained. Impression: Suspected contour irregularity and oblique/transverse radiolucent line of
the first segment of the coccyx might be a non-displaced fracture. Correlates with clinical findings. New.
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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
145624
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 Shadwell Avenue
Flora, IL 62839
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
Residents Affected - Few
R3's Health Status Note dated 03/26/2025 timed 9:56 A.M. authored by V16 (Licensed Practical Nurse)
documented that V9 (Nurse Practitioner) examined R3. Resident claimed they are experiencing no pain.
Ordered placed for a CBC (Complete Blood Count) and a CMP (Comprehensive Metabolic Panel).
R3's Health Status Note dated 03/27/2025 timed 8:11 P.M. authored by V7 (Registered Nurse) documented
R3 had a witnessed fall with head involvement. R3 was standing in the dining room, lost balance, struck the
edge of the table with his back and hitting his head on the floor. R3 was sent to local hospital for evaluation
post fall.
A fax transmission from the local hospital dated 3/28/25 at 12:19PM for R3 documents, Emergency
Department notes for 3/27/25 to include: R3 is an [AGE] year-old with a significant past medical history that
presents today with a fall. R3 recently had a fall a few days ago and they did not get the result of the x-rays
back yet. The lumbar x-ray showed sponylitic degenerative changes. The x rays of the coccyx showed a
small fracture non-dislocated. Discussed with R3's wife he needs to sit on a donut padding the next few
weeks.
A final incident report sent to (state surveying agency) titled Report to (state surveying agency) Regional
Office documented on 04/03/2025 at 5:00 P.M. R3 had a follow up appointment where the physician
ordered an X-ray. Results were reported to us today by the spouse. After investigation it was determined
that R3 had an altercation with another resident on 03/21/2025 where he was pushed down. At the time of
the incident R3 was not complaining of any pain. On 03/25/2025 wife took R3 to a doctor appointment
where he was complaining of buttocks pain. The physician ordered an x-ray of the coccyx. Results were
made aware to the wife and relayed to the us on 04/03/025.
R3's Health Status Note dated 04/03/2025 timed 6:11 P.M. authored by V2 (Assistant Director of
Nursing/Interim Director of Nursing) documented Spouse took resident to a follow up appointment on 3/26
where V15 (Physician) ordered an x-ray. Results were reported to us today of a fracture to the coccyx.
Notified V9 (Nurse Practitioner) and awaiting additional orders at this time.
On 04/15/2025 at 2:05 P.M. V2 (Assistant Director of Nursing/Interim Director of Nursing) stated that she
was not aware of R3's emergency department visit documents being in the electronic chart. V2 stated that
when a resident goes out to the emergency department, the records get faxed back. The nurse who
receives the records are supposed to review them and make sure there is nothing new. Once that is
completed, the nurse will give the documents to medical records for them to scan into the chart. V2 stated
she was not aware that the emergency department documents that the facility received on 03/28/2025
documented that R3 had a fractured coccyx.
On 04/15/2025 at 2:21 P.M. V7 (Registered Nurse) stated she was not aware that the Emergency
department report dated 03/28/2025 documented the fracture of the coccyx. V7 stated that she was never
given that information. V7 stated she was the nurse who sent R3 to the hospital after the fall and when she
received report from the hospital, they did not tell V7 that R3 had a new fracture to the coccyx.
On 04/16/2025 at 10:15 A.M. V1 (Administrator) stated he was not aware of a document in R3's medical
record that is dated 03/28/2025 with a faxed time of 12:19 on it documenting R3's new fracture. V1 stated
that she was made aware by the wife on 04/03/2025 and she went into R3's electronic medical records at
the hospital and pulled the x-ray report.
On 04/16/2025 at 2:40 P.M. V9 (Nurse Practitioner) stated she is in the facility weekly or more
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
145624
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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
145624
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/17/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Axiom Gardens of Flora
701 Shadwell Avenue
Flora, IL 62839
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
Residents Affected - Few
often to see the residents. V9 stated she is not sure why R1 is having an increase in behaviors. V9 stated
one incident he attacked a resident for preaching in the hallway and the other incident he pushed someone
down. V9 stated she is not sure why if any contributing factors have been determined. V9 stated that when
an incident occurs, she comes to the facility and evaluates the residents involved. V9 stated that if she
would have known that R3 was complaining of pain to coccyx she could have ordered the x-ray to be done
here and possibly increased the dose of pain medications and frequency. V9 stated besides pain
management there is no treatment for a fractured coccyx. V9 stated that she has seen R3 frequently lately
due to falls and she always asks if he is in pain. V9 stated that she probably would not have given R3 a
stronger pain medication due to his age and other health related issues, but V9 stated she could have
increased the tramadol or even scheduled it to where he wouldn't have to ask for it. V9 stated she was
never made aware by the facility that R3 was complaining of pain following the incident on 03/21/2025.
Facility Policy titled Physician -Family-Notification-Change in Condition with a revision date of 11/13/2018
documented under the section titled Purpose: To ensure that medical care problems are communicated to
the attending physician or authorized designee and family/responsible party in a timely, efficient, and
effective manner.
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