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Inspection visit

Inspection

The Pearl of Fox River ValleyCMS #1456991 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0677 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. 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 incontinence care was provided per a resident's request for 1 of 4 residents (R10) reviewed for incontinence care in the sample of 10. Residents Affected - Few The findings include: R10's face sheet showed she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses to include radiculopathy of the sacral and sacrococcygeal region, rash and other nonspecific skin eruption, atherosclerotic heart disease, morbid obesity, major depressive disorder, chronic pain, and candidiasis. R10's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed she has no cognitive impairment. R10's care plan initiated 10/9/19 showed, [R10] displays frequent bladder incontinence related to medication side effects . [R10] will remain free from skin breakdown due to incontinence and brief use through next review . Incontinence: I would like the staff to check me for incontinence episode every two hours and as needed. I would also need assistance to wash, rinse, and dry my perineum . R10's care plan initiated 12/10/19 showed, [R10] requires assistance with ADLs (activities of daily living) (bed mobility, transfers, dressing . personal hygiene .toileting . [R10] will be assisted with ADL's as needed . R10's care plan initiated 11/29/20 showed, [R10] has potential for impairment to skin integrity related to . braden (skin breakdown risk assessment) score of 13 (high risk) . [R10] will be free from any redness, blisters, or discoloration to skin through next review date . [R10] is assisted by staff to keep skin clean and dry . R10's 12/12/23 NP (Nurse Practitioner) visit note showed, . Still has groin/pannus (lower abdominal above the pubis area) rash that is improving but itches at times . Urinary Incontinence: Continue meticulous hygiene . On 12/16/23 at 1:28 PM, V10 was sitting in her wheelchair in her room. R10 said she has difficulty when some of the agency staff are working. R10 said on 12/15/23 she put her call light on due to being incontinent and needing her brief changed. R10 said her call light was not answered until about 10:15 PM when the next shift came in. R10 said she has been having problems with being sore, itchy, and needing creams for her skin due to being in wet incontinence briefs for extended periods of time. On 12/16/23 at 2:15 PM, V6 RN (Registered Nurse) said incontinence briefs should be changed as needed to prevent the resident from experiencing moisture and burning. (continued on next page) 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) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 145699 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 145699 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/16/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Avantara of Elgin 1950 Larkin Avenue Elgin, IL 60123 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 0677 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete On 12/16/23 at 3:36 PM, V7 RN (Registered Nurse) said incontinence care should be provided at least every two hours and as needed to prevent skin breakdown and urinary tract infections. The facility's policy and procedure titled Incontinent and Perineal Care showed, . Policy Statement: It is the policy of the facility to provide perineal care to ensure cleanliness and comfort to the resident, to prevent infection and skin irritation, and to observe the resident's skin condition . Event ID: Facility ID: 145699 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0677GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F677 - A resident who is unable to carry out activities of daily living receives

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the December 16, 2023 survey of The Pearl of Fox River Valley?

This was a inspection survey of The Pearl of Fox River Valley on December 16, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at The Pearl of Fox River Valley on December 16, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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