F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to follow their ‘Abuse and Neglect' policy and
report an allegation of abuse for one (R3) out of three residents reviewed for abuse. Findings include:R1's
admission Record documents in part diagnoses of bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder, and anxiety
disorder.R1's Care Plan documents in part that R1 presents with a difficult or troubled past secondary to
severe mental illness. R1 presents with abuse risk factors related to acting as a recipient or perpetrator of
mistreatment and/or neglect, exploitation, psychiatric history, and present mental health symptoms. R1
presents with behavioral symptoms including verbal aggression, agitation, and manipulative behavior (focus
initiated on 10/24/2025). R1 displays manipulative behavior which is disruptive, insensitive and/or
disrespectful to staff and peers (initiated 10/17/2025). R1 has the potential to demonstrate verbally
aggressive behaviors related to ineffective coping skills, mental illness, and poor impulse control (initiated
10/17/2025).R3's admission Record documents in part diagnoses of schizophrenia, delusional disorders,
major depressive disorder, and anxiety disorder.On 11/05/2025 at 1:11 PM, R3 was alert and oriented to
person, facility, and date. R3 stated that the former roommate (R1) was violent. R3 alleged that R1 wanted
to hit R3 in the face because R1 accused R3 of turning off R1's television. R3 alleged that R1 has been
threatening R3 for the past three days with R1 also requesting money from R3. R3 described a staff
member that was currently working on another floor (V7 - Nurse) as a witness. During a follow-up interview
with R3 on 11/06/2025 at 9:40 AM, R3 stated R1's threats started over the weekend. R3 also alleged that
R1 took R3's debit card. R3 requested to get it back but R1 threatened to hit R3. R3 stated notifying staff
but R1 continued to be R3's roommate until R1 was sent out to the hospital Tuesday evening.On
11/05/2025 at 1:40 PM, V7 (Nurse) stated on Monday evening (11/03/2025), a CNA (Certified Nurse Aide)
notified V7 that R1 was threatening to hit R3. V7 denied witnessing or hearing the threats firsthand. V7
stated the CNA (who facility assumes is V16) mentioned R1 was upset that R3 was pressing the television
volume down. V7 stated informing the social worker (V9) who then went to speak to R1 and R3. When
asked if V7 reported the abuse allegation to the abuse coordinator (V1), V7 stated reporting it to
V9.Attempted telephone interviews with V16 (CNA) on 11/06/2025 at 10:10 AM and 1:22 PM and again on
11/07/2025 at 9:03 AM; however, V16 did not answer or return the calls. V16 was scheduled to work
11/06/2025 afternoon/evening; but did not present to work during surveyor's allotted work time.During an
interview with V9 (Social Service Director) on 11/05/2025 at 2:47 PM, V9 described R1 as
attention-seeking, manipulative, and very behavioral. V9 stated on Monday evening, V9 received a text
message from V10 (Restorative Nurse) that R1 was having behaviors but no mention of abuse. V9 stated
[V9] was no longer in the facility at the time. V9 stated sharing an office with V10 and it was V10 who went
to speak with the residents.During an interview with V10 (Restorative Nurse) on 11/05/2025 at 3:01 PM,
V10 stated V7 called Monday evening to report that R1 was acting up. V7 did not mention any allegation of
abuse between R1 and R3. When V10 arrived on the floor, R1 was in
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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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Event ID:
145679
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
145679
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
11/07/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Carlton at the Lake, The
725 West Montrose Avenue
Chicago, IL 60613
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F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Previous Versions Obsolete
the hallway speaking loudly that R1 could not find the tv remote. V10 went to the room and R3 assisted V10
look for R1's remote. V10 stated R3 did not mention any allegation of abuse while they searched. V10
stated R1 and R3 remained roommates afterwards.On 11/06/2025 at 9:48 AM, V5 (Nurse) stated R3
reported an allegation of abuse around noon yesterday while surveyor was speaking with the roommate
(11/05/2025 at approximately 12:30 PM). V5 stated R3 was very broad and stated that R3 got hit in the
face. When asked if V5 reported the abuse allegation, V5 stated It was already reported.On 11/05/2025 at
2:05 PM, V2 (Assistant Administrator) and V3 (Director of Nursing) brought in the abuse and injury
reportables. There was no reportable for R3. Both stated they did not receive any allegations of abuse from
R3 or from staff regarding R3's allegation that R1 was threatening R3. During a follow-up interview on
11/06/2025 at 1:59 PM, V2 and V3 stated V5 did not report R3's allegation that R3 got hit in the face. V2
stated if the staff hears any potential abuse, they are to report it to V1 (Administrator/Abuse Coordinator) or
V2 (Abuse Coordinator designee when V1 is not available). Both stated that even with any roommate
disagreement such as the tv being too loud, the facility is to look into it and evaluate whether the residents
are roommate compatible. Both stated they were not informed of the allegations until the surveyor notified
them.Facility's Abuse and Neglect policy (last revised 6/26/2025) documents in part: All allegations and/or
suspicions of abuse must be reported to the Administrator immediately. If the Administrator is not present,
the report must be made to the Administrator's Designee.
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