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 safely transfer a resident with a mechanical lift. This failure
resulted in R1 sustaining a closed fracture of the distal end of his right femur and requiring surgery.This
applies to 1 of 4 residents (R1) reviewed for transfers.The findings include: R1's EMR (Electronic Medical
Record) showed R1 admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple diagnoses, including hemiplegia and
hemiparesis related to cerebral infarction affecting his left side, spinal stenosis, general weakness,
decreased mobility, polyneuropathy, and contractures to his lower extremities. R1's care plan with a review
date of 6/18/2025 said R1 had a self-care deficit with his activities of daily living and required physical
assistance of two-staff members. R1's care plan said he was dependent on bed mobility and transfers and
required the use of a mechanical lift.On 8/02/2025 at 10:20 AM, R1 was in bed. R1's legs were severely
contracted. R1's left lower leg was hyperextended in a fixed flexed position towards his pelvic area, and the
right lower leg was in a straight fixed position. R1's right lower leg had surgical scars. R1 was unable to
move his lower body. R1's memory was impaired and was he unable to provide details regarding the right
femur fracture that occurred on 5/27/2025. On 8/04/2025 at 8 AM, V20 and V21 (R1's Family Members)
said they had concerns regarding R1's assisted mechanical lift transfer on 5/27/2025. They said R1
informed them he had acute pain in his right lower leg after he was transferred by V4 and V5 (Certified
Nurse Assistants/CNAs). V21 said she accompanied R1 to his medical urology appointment on 5/27/2025,
and R1 did not have any injury or vocalized pain in his right lower leg. V21 said R1 had to be assisted back
to his bed from his wheelchair after he returned to the facility. V20 said the facility called her later that
evening, informing her R1 was having acute pain and swelling to his right lower leg and was going to have
x-rays done at the facility. V20 said she was then informed R1 had a fracture to his right leg and had to be
transferred to the hospital. V20 said she informed V1 (Administrator) about R1's transfer concern on
5/27/2025 because they were concerned about his safety. On 8/04/2025 at 2:50 PM, V5 (CNA) said V4
assisted her with R1's mechanical lift transfer when he returned from his appointment at approximately 1
PM. V5 said R1's legs were severely contracted. V5 said she maneuvered the lift machine while V4 placed
his hands behind R1's back to direct him into the bed. V5 said no one was supporting or guiding R1's legs
to safely position them onto the bed. V5 said R1 was complaining of pain, and she informed the nurse on
duty. On 8/04/2025 at 12:30 PM, V4 (CNA) said he assisted V5 with R1's mechanical lift transfer after his
appointment on 5/27/2025. V4 said he was behind R1 while V5 started to operate the machine. V4 said
R1's legs went on the bed first and then his upper body. V4 said he was unable to visually see R1's legs
during the transfer. V4 said R1 was severely contracted, and his legs were not supported during the
transfer.On 8/04/2025 at 9 AM, V11 (CNA) said on 5/27/2025 at 3:30 PM during rounds R1 declined care,
and at approximately 6 PM she attempted to provide care again. V11 said R1 reported they hurt me and
was complaining of severe right leg pain.
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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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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
145638
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
145638
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/04/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Bella Terra Bloomingdale
165 South Bloomingdale Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
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 - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
V11 said she then removed R1's sheet to assess, and his right leg was abnormally positioned and
deformed. V11 said she informed the nurse on duty immediately.On 8/04/2025 at 12 PM, V23 (Restorative
Nurse) said staff were expected to follow the facility's mechanical lift transfer policy to ensure the safety of
residents during transfers. V23 said two staff members were required for mechanical lift transfers. V23 said
one staff member was required to operate the machine while the second staff member safely guided the
resident during the transfer. V23 said for residents with limited mobility in their legs, the second staff
member had to safely hold their legs for support to prevent an injury during the transfer. V23 said staff were
expected to report any injury or incident during transfers to ensure the safety of residents.On 8/04/2025 at 4
PM, V22 (Physician) said she was notified of R1's abnormal right lower leg x-ray results on 5/28/2025. V22
said R1 had to be transferred to the hospital and had surgical nailing of his femur. V22 said R1 was
severely contracted and required staff assistance with his care. V22 said she expected facility staff to
transfer residents safely as per their policy to ensure resident safety. R1's hospital records dated 5/28/2025
said R1 started to complain of acute pain and swelling in his right leg after he was transferred with a
mechanical lift when he returned from a medical appointment. The records said R1 had a closed fracture of
the distal end of his right femur and required an orthopedic surgical procedure on 5/29/2025.R1's progress
note dated 5/28/2025 at 3 AM said R1's STAT (immediate) x-ray results were pending and was still having
.right knee pain, swelling, and warmth also observed on right knee area. Immobilized right lower extremity
as much as possible. R1's follow-up note at 6 AM said R1's x-ray .revealed right distal femoral fracture and
R1 was transferred to the hospital for further management.R1's incident statement dated 5/29/2025 said R1
was reinterviewed regarding his statement of his injury being caused during his mechanical lift transfer on
5/27/2025 and said, It hurts.[V4] was messing with my legs in the lift. The statement said R1 was unable to
provide further details regarding his statement. The facility's policy titled Mechanical Lift Transfers dated
7/02/2025, said 11. Lift resident up from the chair using lift with 1 person operating the machine while the
other staff removes the resident's wheelchair/recliner.Then 2nd staff will guide resident and sling as
resident is transferred and lowered back to bed. 13. Check resident's comfort after the task is completed.
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