F 0580
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room,
etc.) that affect the resident.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the physician of a change in condition and holding
diabetic medication for 1 of 4 residents (R2) reviewed for notifications in the sample of 4.Findings
include:R2's Face Sheet documents R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including
dementia and diabetes mellitus type 2 with hyperglycemia.R2's Physician Order dated 9/10/25 documents
Humalog (insulin) Injection Solution per sliding scale at meals and at bedtime for diabetes mellitus type 2
with hyperglycemia. R2's Care Plan initiated 9/15/25 documents R2 has the potential for high and low blood
sugar related to diabetes mellitus. R2's Care Plan interventions include diabetes medication and blood
sugar checks as ordered by physician.R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R2 was
cognitively impaired, ambulates with supervision, and R2 received insulin medication.R2's Physician Order
dated 9/18/25 documents monitor for signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or
hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).R2's Medication Administration Record (MAR) does not document R2's
blood sugar was checked or Humalog was given on 10/25/25 at 11:30 AM, 10/25/25 at 4:30 PM, 10/25/25
at 9:00 PM, 10/26/25 at 6:30 AM, 10/26/25 at 11:30 AM, or 10/26/25 at 4:30 PM.R2's Progress Notes do
not document R2's Physician was notified regarding blood sugars not being checked or insulin not being
given.On 10/30/25 at 12:45 PM, V10, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated on 10/25/25 R2 she was
having behaviors and combativeness. She finally went to sleep, and on 10/26/25 she was still sleeping. She
did not check R2's blood sugars or give her insulin because she felt sleeping was best for her at that time
and did not notify the physician of this.The Facility's Employee Counseling Form dated 10/28/25 documents
V10 failed to notify physician of change of condition and failure to provide notification to physician and
family.On 10/31/25 at 10:41 AM, V1, Administrator, stated she would expect nurses to notify physician of
any changes or missed medications.The Facility's Notification of Changes Policy reviewed 10/28/25
documents, The purpose of this policy is to ensure the facility promptly informs the resident, consults the
resident's physician; and notifies, consistent with his or her authority, the resident's representative when
there is a change requiring notification.The Facility's Medication Errors Policy reviewed 8/21/25 documents
the Facility shall ensure medications will be administered according to physician orders. If a medication
error occurs, the nurse assessed the resident's condition and notifies the physician or health care
practitioner as soon as possible.
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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Facility ID:
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Event ID:
145651
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
145651
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/07/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Bella of Alton
3490 Humbert Road
Alton, IL 62002
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 ensure a resident with known diabetes received timely
blood glucose monitoring per physician orders for 1 of 4 residents (R2) reviewed for quality of care in the
sample of 4. This past non-compliance occurred from 10/25/25 to 10/28/25.Findings include:R2's Face
Sheet documents R2 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including dementia and
diabetes mellitus type 2 with hyperglycemia.R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R2
was cognitively impaired, ambulated with supervision and took insulin.R2's Care Plan initiated 9/15/25
documents R2 has the potential for high and low blood sugar related to diabetes mellitus. Care Plan
interventions include diabetes medication and blood sugar checks as ordered by physician.R2's Progress
Note dated 10/26/25 at 4:03 AM documents R2 had been sleeping since the start of shift at 10:00 PM the
night before.R2's Physician Order dated 9/10/25 document Insulin Glargine Solution (100 units/milliliter),
inject 40 units twice daily related to diabetes mellitus type 2 with hyperglycemia.R2's Physician Order dated
9/10/25 documents Humalog Injection Solution per sliding scale at meals and at bedtime for diabetes
mellitus type 2 with hyperglycemia.R2's Physician Order dated 9/18/25 documents monitor for signs and
symptoms of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycemia (high blood sugar).R2's Medication
Administration Record (MAR) does not document R2's blood sugar was checked or Humalog was given on
10/25/25 at 11:30 AM, 10/25/25 at 4:30 PM, 10/25/25 at 9:00 PM, 10/26/25 at 6:30 AM, 10/26/25 at 11:30
AM, or 10/26/25 at 4:30 PM.On 10/30/25 at 12:45 PM, V10, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), stated on
10/25/25, R2 was having behaviors and combativeness. She finally went to sleep, and on 10/26/25 she was
still sleeping a lot. She did not check R2's blood sugars or give her insulin because she felt sleeping was
best for her at that time.On 10/31/25 at 10:41 AM, V1, Administrator, stated she would expect nurses to
monitor blood glucose levels as prescribed by physician.The Facility's Blood Glucose Monitoring Policy
revised 9/15/25 documents, It is the policy of this facility to perform blood glucose monitoring to diabetic
residents as per physician's orders. The facility will perform blood glucose monitoring as per physician's
orders.Prior to the survey date 1/7/2026, the facility took the following actions on 10/28/2025 to correct the
noncompliance:1-All residents with diabetic management orders were reviewed to ensure active monitoring
schedules were followed. 2-Staff involved were removed from duty pending investigation and
retraining.3-Staff failed to recognize the critical importance of adherence to prescribed blood glucose
monitoring times.4-On 10/28/25, all diabetic residents requiring blood glucose monitoring had special alert
added within the electronic health record (EHR) to generate notification for blood glucose checks. 5-On
10/28/25, facility policy was reviewed and updated to include: All physician-ordered clinical monitoring
(including blood sugar checks) must be completed at the ordered time regardless of sleep status unless
contraindicated by physician order. by V15, V2, V3, and V1.Ongoing Actions:1-On 10/28/25, V2, V3, V22,
V23, and V1 performed mandatory re-education completed for all licensed staff on diabetic management,
physician order compliance, and change-of-condition protocols to be ongoing for new hires and
agency.2-V2, V3, V22 and V23 audits 100% of diabetic monitoring logs daily for 2 weeks, then weekly for 1
month, then monthly ongoing. 3-Audit results reported during monthly QAPI meetings.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145651
If continuation sheet
Page 2 of 3
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
145651
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/07/2026
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Bella of Alton
3490 Humbert Road
Alton, IL 62002
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 0760
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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 administer subcutaneous insulin medication as ordered by
a physician for 1 of 4 residents (R2) who had a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 with Hyperglycemia,
reviewed for medication in the sample of 4. Findings Include:R2's Face Sheet documents R2 was admitted
to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including Dementia and Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 with
Hyperglycemia.R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R2 was cognitively impaired and
took insulin.R2's Care Plan initiated 9/15/25 documents R2 has the potential for high and low blood sugar
related to diabetes mellitus. Care Plan interventions include diabetes medication and blood sugar checks
as ordered by physician.R2's MAR (Medication Administration Record), dated 10/1/25 - 10/31/25,
documents an order dated 9/10/25, for Insulin Glargine Solution 100units/ml (milliliters). Inject 40 units twice
daily. The MAR documents that this was not given on 10/25/25 at 8:00 AM, 10/25/25 at 8:00 PM, or
10/26/25 at 8:00 AM.R2's MAR, dated 10/1/25 - 10/31/25, documents an order dated 9/10/25, for Humalog
Insulin, inject as per sliding scale before meals and at bedtime. The MAR documents that this was not given
on 10/25/25 at 6:30 AM, 10/25/25 at 11:30 AM, 10/25/25 at 4:30 PM, 10/25/25 at 9:00PM, 10/26/25 at 6:30
AM, 10/26/25 at 11:30 AM, and 10/26/25 at 4:30 PM.R2's MAR, dated 10/1/25 - 10/31/25, documents an
order dated 9/18/25 to perform (blood glucose monitoring) before meals and at bedtime. The MAR
documents this was not completed on 10/25/25 at 11:30 AM, 10/25/25 at 4:30 PM, 10/25/25 at 9:00 PM,
10/26/25 at 6:30 AM, 10/26/25 at 11:30 AM, and 10/26/25 at 4:30 PM. R2's Progress Note, dated 10/26/25
at 6:00 PM, documents the following: Called to room by CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) to assess
resident per resident's daughter at bedside, stated Mom is clammy. VS (vital signs) taken 97.0; 74; 14;
90/70. First (blood glucose check) performed read 230. Unable to arouse resident. Shallow breathing noted,
when this writer voiced concern of breathing patter, daughter stated That is the way mom breaths when
she's sleeping. Nurse manager notified. R2's Progress Note, dated 10/26/25 at 6:05 PM, documents the
following: Second (blood glucose check) obtained at this time with results reading HI.On 10/31/25 at 10:41
AM, V1, Administrator, stated she would expect insulin to be given as ordered. The Medication Error Policy,
with a revision date of 8/21/25, documents the facility shall ensure medications will be administered
according to physician's orders.
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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If continuation sheet
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