F 0550
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or
her rights.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to dignity while dining for R20, and
by staff talking on cell phones during resident care for R8, R43, and R58. These failures affected four out of
29 residents (R20, R8, R43, and R58) reviewed for dignified care on the sample list of 31. Findings
include:1.) R20's current diagnosis list documents the following diagnoses: Pain in right shoulder;
Poly-osteoarthritis, unspecified; Other injury of unspecified body region (unidentified-R20 does have a
left-hand amputation noted on observation below); Alzheimer's disease, unspecified; Personal history of
other diseases of the circulatory system; Weakness; and [NAME] syndrome (a rare neurological syndrome
that affects the eye and surrounding area on one side of the face).R20's current Physician Order Sheet
documents the following: regular diet, regular texture, thin-consistency liquids.R20's Minimum Data Set
(MDS) dated [DATE] documents R20 has severe cognitive impairment and requires: Eating: The ability to
use suitable utensils to bring food and/or liquid to the mouth and swallow food and/or liquid once the meal
is placed before the resident. Supervision or touching assistance - helper provides verbal cues and/or
touching/steadying and/or contact guard assistance as the resident completes the activity. Assistance may
be provided throughout the activity or intermittently.The same MDS documents R20 requires: Personal
hygiene: The ability to maintain personal hygiene, including combing hair, shaving, applying makeup,
washing/drying face and hands (excludes baths, showers, and oral hygiene). Partial/moderate assistance helper does LESS THAN HALF the effort. Helper lifts, holds, or supports trunk or limbs, but provides less
than half the effort.R20's Care Plan dated 6/27/25 documents R20 is at risk for altered nutrition and
self-feeds with cueing in the assisted dining room for supervision with meals.On 9/21/25 between 12:10
p.m. and 12:20 p.m., R20 sat in the resident feeding-assistance dining room, in a wheelchair, feeding
herself with her right hand. R20's left hand was amputated above the wrist. The wheelchair was locked. The
armrests of the wheelchair were approximately one foot from the table. There were no staff members
seated at the half-moon-shaped feeding-assistance table. Two cognitively impaired residents were seated
at the same table eating.R20 had a regular plate and regular tableware, without any modification device to
promote successful self-feeding. R20's plate contained a regular diet consisting of pork loin pieces, rice,
and spinach greens, and there was an empty, regular, unlidded plastic beverage glass. R20's right hand
and fingers were covered with rice and spinach. She did not receive physical or verbal assistance from
staff, though several unidentified staff members intermittently walked by her.R20 had rice and spinach on
her bilateral cheeks and multiple grains of rice stuck to and dangling from the tip of her nose. The tabletop
surrounding her regular plate had copious amounts of food that extended approximately six inches around
the outer edge of the plate. The plate was approximately seventy-five percent emptied.The thigh area of
R20's slacks was smothered in rice pieces, greens, and pork pieces, which extended to the seat of her
wheelchair. R20's clothing protector had a trail of
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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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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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food approximately eight inches wide, extending from the neckline over her chest and down to her
abdomen and slacks. There was spilled clear fluid and food around and under her wheelchair on the
floor.On 9/21/25 at 12:21 p.m., this surveyor asked V4, Restorative/MDS Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), if
R20 was supposed to be provided assistance with dining. V4 stated, No, she can eat by herself. She is in
the resident assistive dining room for supervision only. It doesn't look like she got much supervision today,
by the way her clothes are covered in food. V4 then stated, (R20) does not use any assistive devices. It
would probably benefit her to have a plate guard or something to prevent all the mess. I wouldn't want to sit
like that.V4 then walked over to R20's chair and asked R20 if she could wipe her right hand off. R20 raised
her hand but did not talk. V4 continued to clean R20's face and clothes, then assisted R20 out of the dining
room.On 9/21/25 at 12:25 p.m., V5, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), stated R20 does not get assistance
with dining and that She pushes our hand away. V5 also stated, Yes, that is a dignity issue-to be covered in
food like that.On 9/21/25 at 12:40 p.m., V4, LPN/MDS/Restorative, stated, I think we can do better to
accommodate (R20's) dining needs. I will find out what would work best for her. I would say by the amount
of food on her clothes and face, it is a dignity issue. The right plate guard may make the difference so we
can still foster her independence.2.) The facility's Resident Council Minutes dated 08/21/25 document the
following: Residents are tired of CNA's (Certified Nursing Assistants) on their phones while providing
care.R8's MDS dated [DATE] documents a Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15/15,
indicating no cognitive impairment.R43's MDS dated [DATE] documents a BIMS score of 13/15, indicating
no cognitive impairment.R58's MDS dated [DATE] documents a BIMS score of 15/15, indicating no
cognitive impairment.R74's MDS dated [DATE] documents a BIMS score of 14/15, indicating no cognitive
impairment.On 09/22/25 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:50 a.m., R8, R43, R58, and R74 all stated Agency Certified
Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are still (since the Resident Council minutes dated 8/21/25) providing resident
care in resident rooms while talking on their cell phones.On 9/22/25 at 12:32 p.m., V10, Registered Nurse,
stated she has had to direct some Agency CNAs to stay off their phones when providing resident care. V10
stated, I have had it happen a couple times recently. This is a dignity issue. If the CNAs are talking on the
phone during care, they are not talking to the residents. That is rude and unacceptable. This is supposed to
be resident-centered care. I have interrupted care because of this situation a lot previously. Recently a
couple times. It has gotten better but should not be happening at all.On 9/23/25 at 9:05 a.m., V9, Activity
Director, confirmed the Resident Council group continues to report concerns about CNAs being on the
phone while performing care.The facility provided the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Residents' Rights for People in Long-Term Care Facilities pamphlet, revised November 2018, which
documents the following: As a long-term care resident in Illinois, you are guaranteed certain rights,
protections and privileges according to state and federal law. As an individual living in a long-term care
facility, you retain the same rights as every citizen of Illinois and of the United States. The following
regulations provide clarity on specific rights granted to residents living in long-term care facilities.Your rights
to dignity and respect: You have a right to make your own choices. Your facility must treat you with dignity
and respect and must care for you in a manner that promotes your quality of life. Your facility must provide
equal access to quality care regardless of diagnosis, condition, or payment source.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0561
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through
support of resident choice.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
record review and interview the facility failed to ensure a resident's right to choose their own wake -up time.
This failure affected four of 29 residents (R8, R43, R58 and R74) reviewed for resident rights on the sample
list of 31.Findings include: R8's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R8's Brief Interview of
Mental Status (BIMS) score of 15 out of a possible 15, indicating no cognitive impairment.R43's MDS dated
[DATE] documents R43's BIMS Score of 13 out of a possible 15, indicating no cognitive impairment.R58's
MDS dated [DATE] documents R58's BIMS Score of 15 out of a possible 15, indicating no cognitive
impairment.R74's MDS dated [DATE] documents R74's BIMS Score of 14 out of a possible 15, indicating
no cognitive impairment.On 09/22/2025 at 10:30 am - 11:50 am during a resident group meeting that R8,
R43, R58 and R74 attended, R43 stated This morning at 3:00 am agency staff got me (R43) up, cleaned
me up for the day, dressed me, then put me back to bed. R43 said R43 told them, R43 did not want to get
up for the day, dressed for the day, and did not want to sleep in clothes. R58 stated that the agency people
don't know the residents and don't realize this is the residents' home. They think we get up when they want
us to. No matter what we say. I have to insist they let me stay in bed until at least 6:00 am.R8 and R74 both
stated the agency staff get them up according to the agency staff schedule, not their desired time. R8 then
added We hear all the time this is our home, it doesn't feel like it, when agency staff come in to get us
up.On 9/22/25 at 1:25 pm V2, Director of Nursing confirmed residents have a right to determine their own
sleep schedule. The facility provided Illinois Long-Term Care OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM RESIDENTS'
RIGHTS or People in Long-Term Care Facilities pamphlet dated revised November 2018 which documents
the following: As a long-term care resident in Illinois, you are guaranteed certain rights, protections and
privileges according to state and federal law: As an individual living in a long-term care facility, you retain
the same rights as every citizen of Illinois and of the United States. The following regulations provide clarity
on specific rights granted to residents living in long-term care facilities.Your rights to dignity and respect,
You have a right to make your own choices. Your facility must treat you with dignity and respect and must
care for you in a manner that promotes your quality of life. Your facility must provide equal access to quality
care regardless of diagnosis, condition, or payment source.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0585
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must
establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to respond to a resident grievance in a
timely manner, for one of four residents (R58) reviewed for grievances in the group meeting, on the sample
list of 31.Findings include: On 09/22/2025 at 10:30 am - 11:50 am during the resident group meeting. R58
sat in a wheelchair without a shoe on her left foot. R58 stated she had filed a grievance by sending a letter
to V1, Administrator within the last month. R58 stated I haven't been able to wear a shoe, because of a toe
ulcer, I have had for about a year. I saw a podiatrist, at an outside the facility four to six months ago. The
corn was removed, and my pinky toe never healed. I still can't wear a shoe and the Administrator never
responded to the letter.On 9/24/25 at 3:25 pm V1, Administrator provided an undated, handwritten
grievance letter from R58. V1 confirmed the letter had been written by R58, and was given to V1,
Administrator within the last several weeks. V1 also confirmed she had not put this grievance on her
grievance log and therefore had not followed up with Nursing to figure out a resolution to R58's pains and
inability to wear a shoe on her left foot. R58's undated, handwritten letter documented the grievance and
explained that R58 has not been able to wear a shoe on her left foot because of pain in her left, pinky toe.
R58 further explained in the letter that she had pain when standing on the mechanical stand lift and does
not want to be downgraded to the use of a full mechanical lift for transfers. R58 letter documents that on
5/8/25, R58 was seen by a podiatrist outside the facility, who diagnosed the pinky toe as an ulcer, in the
location a previous corn that had been removed. After seeing podiatrist regarding her ulcer on left, pinky
toe- she continued to suffer from pain from the toe. R58 documented the ulcer has not healed. The facility
provided Illinois Long-Term Care OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM RESIDENTS' RIGHTS or People in
Long-Term Care Facilities pamphlet dated revised November 2018 which documents the following: As a
long-term care resident in Illinois, you are guaranteed certain rights, protections and privileges according to
state and federal law: As an individual living in a long-term care facility, you retain the same rights as every
citizen of Illinois and of the United States. The following regulations provide clarity on specific rights granted
to residents living in long-term care facilities.You have the right to complain to your facility and to get a
prompt response.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0609
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper
authorities.
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to report an injury of unknown origin to the
administrator and the state survey agency for one of one resident (R6) reviewed for abuse in the sample list
of 31. Findings include: The facility's Abuse Prohibition Policy dated 8/25/25 documents injuries of unknown
origin will be immediately reported to the administrator and the administrator will notify the Illinois
Department of Public Health (IDPH). R6's Emergency Department Note dated 8/15/25 at 5:27 PM
documents R6 presented with shortness of breath and chest discomfort described as constant pressure
that worsens with inspiration. R6's Chest Computed Tomography (CT) dated 8/5/25 at 7:18 PM documents
Likely acute/recent T10 compression fracture with approximately 25% central vertebral body height loss.
Other chronic compression fractures are demonstrating similar height loss relative to the CT from
10/20/2022. R6's Hospital admission History and Physical dated 8/5/25 documents R6's hospital admission
diagnoses included Acute/recent T10 fracture and neurosurgery was consulted for further evaluation. R6's
Neurosurgery Note dated 8/5/25 documents R6 has a T10 compression fracture thought to be newer. R6 is
alert and oriented to person, place, time and situation; and R6 reported having chronic back pain that
increased over the last few months. R6 denied any recent trauma other than a hematoma to her right lower
leg caused from getting her leg caught between her dresser and bed. R6's Thoracic Spine X-ray dated
9/11/25 documents compression deformity of endplate of T11 (previously reported as T10), which has not
significantly changed from prior radiographs and CT. Chronic compression deformity of T8 also noted. R6's
Neuroscience Progress Note dated 9/11/25 documents R6 was evaluated for T11 fracture identified on R6's
x-ray, and there is another old fracture higher up. This note documents that sometimes cement injection is
done, but R6 is too far down the line for that and R6 isn't a surgical candidate. Recommendation made for
R6 to return in four weeks with a follow up x-ray. R6's ongoing diagnoses log documents the facility added
WEDGE COMPRESSION FRACTURE OF UNSPECIFIED THORACIC VERTEBRA, SUBSEQUENT
ENCOUNTER FOR FRACTURE WITH ROUTINE HEALING on 8/14/25. The facility's abuse log does not
document any allegations of abuse or injury of unknown origin after 7/18/25. On 9/22/25 at 10:20 AM R6
confirmed compression fracture of vertebrae identified at hospital in August 2025. R6 stated R6 was unsure
what caused the fracture and denied that she had any recent falls or incidents that could have caused this
type of injury. On 9/22/25 at 2:46 PM V2 Director of Nursing confirmed R6's acute compression fracture
was not reported to IDPH. On 9/23/25 at 4:00 PM V2 stated V2 thought R6's compression fracture was
previously noted and was not new, she will look for documentation to provide for this. On 9/24/25 at 8:30
AM V2 stated she was not able to find any other documentation to show that R6's compression fractures
were old and previously documented. At 11:10 AM V2 stated V1 Administrator was not aware of R6's acute
compression fracture either, V1 and V2 both thought the fracture noted in September was old, due to the
report. V2 stated we weren't aware of the acute fracture found during R6's August 2025 hospitalization. On
9/24/25 at 11:15 AM V1 confirmed V1 was not aware of R6's compression fracture identified during R6's
August 2025 hospitalization. V1 stated V1 and V2 were only aware of R6's compression fracture identified
when R6 was transferred to the hospital in September for low back pain, but the report identified it as being
an old fracture. V1 confirmed the acute fracture noted in R6's 8/5/25 hospital records should have been
considered an injury of unknown origin and should have been reported to V1 and IDPH.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to investigate an injury of unknown origin for one of
one resident (R6) reviewed for abuse in the sample list of 31. Findings include:The facility's Abuse
Prohibition Policy dated 8/25/25 documents injuries of unknown origin will be immediately reported to the
administrator and will be investigated. R6's Emergency Department Note dated 8/15/25 at 5:27 PM
documents R6 presented with shortness of breath and chest discomfort described as constant pressure
that worsens with inspiration. R6's Chest Computed Tomography (CT) dated 8/5/25 at 7:18 PM documents
Likely acute/recent T10 compression fracture with approximately 25% central vertebral body height loss.
Other chronic compression fractures are demonstrating similar height loss relative to the CT from
10/20/2022. R6's Hospital admission History and Physical dated 8/5/25 documents R6's hospital admission
diagnoses included Acute/recent T10 fracture and neurosurgery was consulted for further evaluation. R6's
Neurosurgery Note dated 8/5/25 documents R6 has a T10 compression fracture thought to be newer. R6 is
alert and oriented to person, place, time and situation; and R6 reported having chronic back pain that
increased over the last few months. R6 denied any recent trauma other than a hematoma to her right lower
leg caused from getting her leg caught between her dresser and bed.R6's Thoracic Spine X-ray dated
9/11/25 documents compression deformity of endplate of T11 (previously reported as T10), which has not
significantly changed from prior radiographs and CT. Chronic compression deformity of T8 also noted. R6's
Neuroscience Progress Note dated 9/11/25 documents R6 was evaluated for T11 fracture identified on R6's
x-ray, and there is another old fracture higher up. This note documents that sometimes cement injection is
done, but R6 is too far down the line for that and R6 isn't a surgical candidate. Recommendation made for
R6 to return in four weeks with a follow up x-ray. R6's ongoing diagnoses log documents the facility added
WEDGE COMPRESSION FRACTURE OF UNSPECIFIED THORACIC VERTEBRA, SUBSEQUENT
ENCOUNTER FOR FRACTURE WITH ROUTINE HEALING on 8/14/25.The facility's abuse log does not
document any allegations of abuse or injury of unknown origin after 7/18/25. On 9/22/25 at 10:20 AM R6
confirmed compression fracture of vertebrae identified at hospital in August 2025. R6 stated R6 was unsure
what caused the fracture and denied that she had any recent falls or incidents that could have caused this
type of injury. On 9/22/25 at 2:46 PM V2 Director of Nursing confirmed R6's acute compression fracture
was not investigated. On 9/23/25 at 4:00 PM V2 stated V2 thought R6's compression fracture was
previously noted and was not new, she will look for documentation to provide for this. On 9/24/25 at 8:30
AM V2 stated she was not able to find any other documentation to show that R6's compression fractures
were old and previously documented. At 11:10 AM V2 stated we weren't aware of the acute fracture found
during R6's August 2025 hospitalization. On 9/24/25 at 11:15 AM V1 confirmed the acute fracture noted in
R6's 8/5/25 hospital records should have been considered an injury of unknown origin and investigated.
Residents Affected - Few
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0656
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and
actions that can be measured.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure care plans were comprehensive to
include medications, diagnoses, behaviors, accidents/injuries, and incontinence for three of 18 residents
(R6, R8, R45) reviewed for care plans in the sample list of 31. The facility's Care Plan policy dated
November 2017 documents A Comprehensive person-centered care plan shall be developed and
implemented to meet the resident's preferences and goals, and address the resident's medical, physical,
mental and psychosocial needs, while honoring resident rights to choice. This care plan shall include goals,
measurable objectives, and interventions to meet identified resident needs. 1.) On 09/21/2025 at 10:32 AM
R6 stated R6 used an electric wheelchair up until about three weeks ago when she hit her right leg on the
bed frame causing a hematoma that ended up having to be lanced at the hospital. On 9/22/25 at 10:20 AM
R6 stated R6 was given enemas while in the hospital and the staff there rubbed R6's buttocks very hard
which made the wounds worse/raw. R6 confirmed R6 requires staff to provide R6's incontinence care. On
9/21/25 at 11:51 AM V19 Wound Nurse and V7 Licensed Practical Nurse administered R6's right lower leg
wound treatment. R6's wound was superficial, wound bed was pink/red and moist, and was almost the
entire length of R6's calf. On 9/22/25 at 10:00AM V16 Registered Nurse administered wound treatment to
R6's buttocks and reapplied R6's incontinence brief. R6 had raw areas to inner buttocks, with two small
areas that were bleeding. R6's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R6 is cognitively intact,
always incontinent of bowel and bladder, and requires dependence on staff for toileting. R6's Physician
Order dated 9/20/25 documents to clean Moisture Associated Skin Damage (MASD) to bilateral buttocks
with soap and water, pat area dry, skin protectant to peri wound, apply calcium alginate to wound and cover
with hydrocolloid dressing. R6's Nursing Note dated 8/3/2025 documents at 7:00 PM R6 somehow
managed to pinch her leg between the wheelchair and her bed while alone in her room. At 7:30 PM there
was a large bump, similar to a blood blister, that measured approximately 3 inches by 2 inches. At 9:00 PM
the bump on R6's leg was slightly larger and measured 9 centimeters by 5.5 centimeters. R6's active care
plan does not include problem, goals, and interventions to address R6's incontinence and R6's
accident/injury with the electric wheelchair. On 9/23/25 at 2:20 PM V19 stated V19 entered MASD and
surgical wound on R6's care plan. V19 and V4 MDS Coordinator confirmed R6's care plan does not include
problem, goals, and interventions for R6's incontinence and accident/injury. 2.) R8's September 2025
Medication Administration Record documents R8 takes Tramadol (opioid) 50 milligrams by mouth twice
daily since 2/5/25, MiraLAX 17 grams every other day, and R8 was given Milk of Magnesia on 9/11/25. R8's
active care plan does not include problem, goal, and intervention for opioid use, including risk for
constipation. On 9/23/25 at 2:20 PM V4 confirmed R8's care plan does not address opioid use and risk for
constipation. 3.) R45's active diagnosis list includes Dementia with Agitation as of 8/15/25. R45's Nursing
Notes document between 2/5/25 and 9/21/25 R45 had episodes of behaviors including refusing
medications and meals, wandering the facility, forgetting the location of her room, and being aggressive and
angry towards staff. R45's active care plan does not include problem, goals, and interventions to address
R45's Dementia and related behaviors. On 9/23/25 at 2:15 PM V15 Social Services Director stated V15 is
responsible for updating behaviors on the care plan. V15 Confirmed R45's care plan did not address
Dementia and related behaviors. V15 stated V15 just updated R45's care plan to include this.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
B. Wing
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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F 0657
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed,
and revised by a team of health professionals.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to revise a care plan with fall interventions for one of 18
residents (R4) reviewed for care plans in the sample list of 31. Findings include:The facility's policy titled
Care Plan Process with the revision date of 11/2017 documents a comprehensive person-centered care
plan shall be developed and implemented to meet the resident's preferences and goals., and address the
resident's medical, physical, mental and psychosocial needs, while honoring resident rights to choice All
plans of care must be reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each assessment, including
both the comprehensive and quarterly assessment.Review of incident report reported to Illinois Department
of Public Health on 5/30/25 at 7:50 AM documents R4 sustained a fall on May 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM. R4 was
observed sitting in front of her recliner chair, legs extended out, and head resting on the foot of the chair. R4
stated I fell out of this chair right here. R4 complained of hip pain so the facility sent R4 to be evaluated and
treated to the local hospital on 5/30/25 at 8:08 AM.R4 was interviewed on 9/22/25 at 11:30 AM and R4 did
not remember what happened. Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] Section C documents R4 with a
BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) of 3 which is severe cognitively impaired.R4's care plan dated
5/20/25 states R4 has had previous falls with a list of interventions. The care plan does not list the fall of
5/30/25 at 7:50 AM.V2, Director of Nurses stated in interview on 9/24/25 at 9:45 AM Yes the care plan
should of been updated with (R4's) most recent fall. My expectations are the care plan should be updated
after each fall.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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F 0690
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate
catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to prevent cross-contamination during catheter
care for one of two residents (R53) reviewed for urinary catheter care on the sample list of 31. Findings
Include:R53's Medical Diagnoses List dated May 20, 2025 documents R53 is diagnosed with Infection and
inflammatory reactions due to indwelling urethral catheter and Retention of urine.R53's Minimum Data Set
(MDS) dated [DATE] documents R53 has severe cognitive impairment, uses a wheelchair, is always
incontinent of bowel, and is dependent on staff for toileting, hygiene, and transfers.R53's Care Plan dated
7/29/25 documents R53 has an indwelling Foley catheter.On 9/22/25 at 11:15 a.m., V27, Certified Nursing
Assistant (CNA), wearing a personal protective gown, donned gloves and placed a basin of water on the
bedside table, which also contained washcloths and towels. V27 placed a washcloth in the water, wrung out
the excess water, and proceeded to wash R53's inner right thigh with the washcloth. V27 then placed the
same washcloth back into the basin of water and washed R53's inner left thigh using the same area of the
washcloth.V27 then obtained a new washcloth, placed it into the water basin, and began to clean R53's
penis shaft on the right and left sides. Afterward, using the same washcloth, V27 placed it back into the
water basin and washed the catheter insertion site at the meatus. R53 made noises indicating discomfort.
V27 apologized to R53, stating she would try to be gentler.V27 then cleaned R53's catheter tubing by
holding the catheter at the insertion site and wiping downward on the catheter tubing. V27 again placed the
washcloth into the water basin and repeated wiping the catheter tubing using the same area of the
washcloth. V27 then retrieved a dry towel and dried R53's body.On 9/22/25 at 11:25 a.m., V27 was asked if
there was soap in the water. She stated, No, it is just plain water. V27 then stated she was finished with the
catheter care.V27 was asked about using the same area of the washcloth while cleaning R53. V27 stated,
Yes, I forgot to turn the cloth to wash the new area I was cleaning.On 9/24/25 at 12:20 p.m., V2, Director of
Nursing, stated her expectations for catheter care: I expect peri wash or soap to be used when catheter
care is being done for the residents, and they are supposed to use a clean washcloth each time they
complete one area and start a new area.The facility's policy titled Catheter Care - Male, dated 8/1/05,
documents the following:Procedure:8. Pull back foreskin gently.9. Cleanse area of insertion of catheter into
meatus using a clean washcloth prepared with soap and water or peri-care cleanser. Cleanse downward
from top to bottom on one side, and then repeat on the other side using a clean washcloth.10. Cleanse
catheter tubing 11/2 to 2 inches down from the insertion site.11. Rinse well with clean cloths, following
same procedure as for washing.12. Dry with a clean towel.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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F 0692
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to monitor and record weights and meal intakes
for one of three residents (R45) reviewed for weight loss in the sample list of 31. Findings include: On
9/21/2025 12:34 PM R45 was in her room eating lunch which consisted of peanut butter and jelly sandwich,
cheese puffs, root beer float pie, and high protein ice cream. At 12:59 PM R45 was finished eating and lying
in bed. R45 ate one or two bites of the sandwich and cheese puffs, half of the pie, and all of the ice cream.
On 9/22/2025 at 11:51 AM V23 R45's Family stated R45's weight loss began in the Spring and R45 also
was very sick with Norovirus. V23 stated R45 was getting nutritional shakes, but had a hard time keeping
anything down. V23 stated the facility has kept the physician informed and R45 has continued to lose more
weight. V23 stated R45 has dementia related to a traumatic brain injury that occurred four years ago and
eating is something that R45 doesn't remember. V23 stated R45 has been on comfort care and they are
considering transitioning to hospice soon. R45's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R45 has
cognitive impairment and had a one or six month significant weight loss that was not prescribed. R45's
ongoing weight log includes the following: 2/5/25 140 pounds (lbs)2/26/25 131.8 lbs (5.86% loss in one
month)3/4/25 129.8 lbs 4/9/25 116.6 (10.17% loss one month)4/23/25 121.8 lbs5/3/25 115.4 lbs5/28/25
118.4 lbs6/2/25 121.8 lbs7/2/25 118 lbs8/6/25 112.6 lbs (19.57% loss in 6 months)8/27 109.6 lbs9/1 107.8
lbs (16.95% loss in 6 months) R45's February-April 2025 Treatment Administration Records document the
following: R45's weekly weight was not obtained/recorded as ordered on 2/12/25 and 2/19/25. All of R45's
March weekly weights and 4/2/25 were documented by V24 Agency Registered Nurse as the same exact
weight of 129.8 lbs. R45's weekly weight on 4/9/25 was 116.6 lbs. V24 recorded the next weekly weight on
4/16/25 as the same weight noted on 4/9/25. R45's weekly weight on 4/23/25 was 121.8 lbs. V24 recorded
the next weekly weight on 4/30/25 as the same weight noted on 4/23/25. There are no other weights
between February 2025 and April 2025 documented in R45's medical record. R45's February 2025 Meal
Intake Report documents 15 unrecorded meals and 34 entries of 50% or less of the meal. R45's March
2025 Meal Intake Report documents 33 unrecorded meals and 33 entries of 50% or less. R45's April 2025
Meal Intake Report documents 24 unrecorded meals and 53 entries of 50% or less. R45's Meal Intake
Report with date range of 8/25/25-9/23/25, documents 10 unrecorded meals. R45's Nursing Notes dated
3/5/25, 37/25, and 3/9/2025 document R45 complained of gastrointestinal symptoms and was placed on
isolation. R45's Dietary Note dated 3/4/2025 at 1:51 PM documents R45 has had a decline, is more
confused, often leaves the dining room and is pocketing food (holding food in cheek). R45 has had a one
month significant weight loss and R45's diet was downgraded to mechanical soft. R45's Nursing Note dated
3/26/2025 at 12:49 PM documents V25 Nurse Practitioner called and stated V25 and V26 Physician
reviewed R45's medications, weights, vitals and blood sugars, orders given to keep everything the same,
and it is related to R45's progression of dementia. Continue current order for nutritional supplement 90
milliliter three times daily. Family was notified and in agreement with comfort care at this time and hospice
referral when needed. R45's Social Service Note dated 8/22/25 at 1:06 PM documents hospice was
discussed with R45's family and they are not going forward with hospice at this time. On 9/22/25 at 2:20 PM
V4 MDS Coordinator confirmed weights are only documented in the resident's electronic medical record
(EMR) in the weight section or on the TAR. On 9/22/25 at 2:46 PM V2 Director of Nursing stated V24 was a
contracted agency nurse and V2 chose not to renew V24's contract when it expired. V2 stated V2 had no
specific concerns, just that V2 was not impressed with V24. V2 provided V2's February - April 2025 meal
intakes and confirmed the Certified Nursing Assistants should record meal intake for each meal. V2
confirmed missing entries for meal intakes. On
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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F 0692
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
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9/23/25 at 12:05 PM V2 confirmed there were no other recorded weights for R45 between February and
April 2025 and confirmed V24's documented weights as being identical to prior weights. V2 stated V2
questions the accuracy of R45's weights during that time frame, due to staff observed obtaining unidentified
resident weights while resident is holding onto the scale or with a foot on the floor, which alters the weight.
V2 stated V2 had provided staff training on obtaining accurate weights, but has no documentation of this.
V2 confirmed R45 should have been reweighed to verify the accuracy of R45's weights and weight loss.
The facility's Recording Nutritional Intake/Calorie Counts policy dated August 2019 documents The intake
of adequate nutrition is key to maintaining functional status and optimal nutritional health. In the elderly
appetite can change suddenly with little warning, resulting in weight loss and compromised nutritional
status. Therefore the nutritional intake should be documented in (EMR software) daily. The nutritional intake
documentation is located in (EMR software), under the task tab for each resident. Intake for each resident is
completed thru a kiosk or Point of Care device by designated staff members. The facility's Weight
Management Policy and Procedure dated 2023 documents: Each resident will be weighed at least once a
month on a predetermined schedule. All residents will be monitored for significant weight changes to assure
maintenance of acceptable parameters of body weight. Weights may be obtained more frequently than
monthly if warranted based on resident condition or physician order. Residents will be weighed using the
same scale and in a consistent manner unless clinical condition warrants the use of a different scale or an
altered manner. A change in scale or method will be noted if this occurs. A resident with a weight fluctuation
of greater than five pounds(+ or-) will be re- weighed for accuracy. The new weight will be recorded in the
medical record.
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(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0695
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to change the oxygen tubing and
humidifier bottle for one (R63) of three residents reviewed for respiratory care on the sample list of 31.
Findings include:R63's Facility Census documents R63 was admitted to the facility 4/1/23 and has the
following medical Diagnosis; Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Symptoms and Signs Involving the Circulatory
and Respiratory system. R63's Physicians Order Sheet dated 3/27/25 documents oxygen clean filter on
concentrator, change the water bottle, nasal cannula and bag on concentrator weekly and as needed.
When in use. The facility's Oxygen Administration policy dated 1/15/25 documents to change nasal
cannulas, tubing, and humidifiers weekly and label with the date, and store oxygen cannula or mask in a
plastic bag when not in use.On 9/21/25 at 9:17 AM R63's oxygen concentrator bottle was dated 8/27/25
and R63's oxygen tubing was not dated. R63's Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine (CPAP) was
connected to the oxygen concentrator and tubing. R63 was sitting in R63's recliner taking a nap with the
CPAP on.On 9/21/25 at 9:30 AM V3 Agency Registered Nurse confirmed that the concentrator water bottle
was dated 8/27/25 and that the oxygen tubing was not dated. V3 stated that the concentrator and oxygen
should get changed weekly on night shift, and whoever changes it should be dating them both.On 9/21/25
at 10:15 AM R63 stated that R63 uses R63's Continuous Positive Airway Pressure machine (CPAP) when
R63 takes a nap or goes to bed. R63 stated that R63 is not sure the last time the concentrator bottle or
tubing were changed.
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0757
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility repeatedly failed to follow a physician order to
discontinue the administration of a medication, for one of five residents (R69) reviewed for unnecessary
medications on the sample list of 31.Findings include:R69's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents
R69's Brief Interview of Mental Status score as three out of a possible 15, indicating severe cognitive
impairment.R69's Medication Administration Sheet (MAR) dated 9/1/25- 9/30/25 documents: Nuedexta (can
cause excessive drowsiness), Oral Capsule 20-10 MG (Dextromethorphan HBr-Quinidine Sulfate), Give 1
capsule by mouth every morning, and at bedtime for the diagnoses of Pseudobulbar Disease (neurological
disorder, uncontrolled laughter, crying and involuntary movements). This Physician order documents to start
R69's Nuedexta 11/19/2024. R69's MARs for May, June, July, and August also documents R69 received
Nuedexta every morning and at bedtime.R69's Quarterly Medication assessment dated [DATE] documents
no involuntary movements, excessive drowsiness, crying, or laughing outburst.The facility pharmacy sent a
request dated 05/20/25, to R69 providers to consider discontinuing R69 Nuedexta medication. The
pharmacy request documented Resident that has been taking the medication above since November 2024.
CMS is not specific regarding a GDR (Gradual dose reduction) for Nuedexta (neurological medication), but
since the medication is being utilized for psychotropic reasons (outburst of crying, and laughing), please
reassess for continued use. V20, Nurse Practitioner response I have documented that assessment. No
Pseudobulbar Affect Behaviors. I have No plans to resume Nuedexta.On 9/21/25 during initial tour 8:30 am
-9:30 am, and throughout the survey 9/21-9/24/25, R69 sat in a geriatric chair, alert and pleasantly
conversing with staff, surveyor, and other residents in the main common areas on the north pod of the
facility. R69 did not show any signs of excessive tearfulness, uncontrolled laughter, sedation, or
neurological involuntary movements, for which Nuedexta was ordered.On 9/24/25 at 12:00 pm V18, Nurse
Practitioner (NP) stated (R69's) Nuedexta order should have been discontinued 5/20/25 or at least clarified
by the facility nurses. I do not feel there was any harm or a potential for harm. I have known (R69) in the
past. Her Pseudobulbar symptoms were present for a long time. She had been on Nuedexta for a long time
before she admitted to the facility. There has not been any negative outcome, she has no indication of
sedation. If anything, this medication, together with her other medications have been a benefit. I am not
going to make any changes to the Nuedexta order, at this time. (V20, Nurse Practitioner) will be back in the
facility Monday (9/29/25). She is off right now related to a family members health issue. She (V20, NP) and I
(V18, NP), together will review this. I believe (R69) would benefit from continuing Nuedexta, just knowing
(R69) and her, current status. She is doing great. I remember in the past when she was not. It shouldn't
have happened ( Nuedexta been administered since 5/20/25). Pharmacy has reviewed her (R69) meds
(medication) monthly since. (V20, NP) has also seen (R69) since 5/20/25. I know it was not discontinued
(5/20/25), I can see that in (R69's) medical records. I just could not see anywhere that Neudexta, may have
been re-instated. These are questions I have for (V20, NP).
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0759
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to follow pharmacy instruction for the safe
administration of physician ordered medication, for two of eight residents (R66 and R78) reviewed during
medication observation. These failures resulted in three errors out of 29 opportunities for a 10.39 percent
medication administration error rate. Findings include:R66's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE]
documents R66's Brief Interview of Mental Status (BIMS) score as 10 out of a possible 15, indicating
moderate cognitive impairment.R66's current Physician Order Sheet (POS) documents the following: R66 is
on a regular diet with regular-texture food and thin-consistency liquids, which indicates R66 does not have
difficulty chewing.The same POS documents 15 oral medications scheduled for administration during the
morning medication pass. The oral medications include:Potassium Chloride Crystal, ER (Extended
Release) 20 mEq tablet, give three tablets by mouth each morning, andAspirin EC (Extended Release),
Low Dose Oral Tablet Delayed Release, 81 mg, one tablet by mouth each morning.R66's Potassium
Chloride [NAME] tablet pharmacy-labeled card documents: May be broken or allowed to disintegrate in
water (stir well) before swallowing. Rinse down with water, but do not chew all of the remaining
particles.The pharmacy instruction pamphlet inserts for the facility's stock bottle of Aspirin Enteric-Coated
tablets document the following: DIRECTIONS: do not exceed recommended dose - drink a full glass of
water with each dose - swallow whole, do not chew or crush.On 9/22/25 at 8:10 a.m., V8, Agency
Registered Nurse (RN), prepared 17 oral medications in a 30 cubic centimeter (cc) medication cup. The 17
pills included:three 3/4-inch Potassium tablets (with pharmacy directions to swallow whole and drink
adequate water),R66's enteric-coated aspirin (with directions to swallow whole), andthirteen other oral
medications.The medication cup was more than half full of R66's oral medications. V8, RN, filled the
medication cup with applesauce to approximately 25 cc in the 30-cc cup. R66's medications were firmly
compacted as V8 stirred the medications into the applesauce.V8 spooned four bites of the compacted oral
tablets (mixed with applesauce) into R66's mouth. R66 had multiple missing front teeth and chewed the
medications with his side and back teeth.As V8 spooned the four spoonfuls of compacted medications in
applesauce, V8 did not provide water for R66 to drink between bites. R66 paused after the third spoonful
and asked V8 to wait before the next spoonful of pills. R66 coughed momentarily and swallowed. V8 did not
offer water and continued to give R66 the fourth spoonful of medication. V8 did not direct R66 to swallow
the medications whole without chewing.R66 took one small sip (approximately 5 cc) of water after V8
administered the 17 oral medications. V8 again failed to encourage R66 to drink more water.On 9/22/25 at
8:15 a.m., V8, RN, stated, I don't think (R66) really chewed that much. He doesn't like the taste of the
potassium. As far as the aspirin, it is small, it likely went down whole.V8, RN, removed the medication card
from the medication cart and read it. V8 stated, The potassium alert on the card says ‘may,' not ‘have to,'
dissolve in water. The card doesn't say any certain amount of water after. He had a small (surveyor
observed approximately 5 cc) amount after.2.) R78's MDS dated [DATE] documents R78 has moderate
cognitive impairment.R78's Current Diagnoses Sheet documents the following diagnosis: Gastrostomy
Status (has a surgically inserted abdominal feeding tube).R78's current POS documents the
following:Cyanocobalamin Oral Tablet Disintegrating 500 mcg (micrograms) - Give 1 tablet by mouth one
time a day for healthcare maintenance; Give 1 tablet under the tongue every day.On 9/22/25 at 11:35 a.m.,
V10, Registered Nurse, crushed and mixed together four other medications with R78's sublingual (under
the tongue) Cyanocobalamin oral tablet. V10 administered the medications via R78's G-tube.On 9/23/25 at
8:25 a.m., V2, Director of Nursing, confirmed she has completed medication error reports regarding R66's
medications and R78's medication error. She has notified
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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
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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 0759
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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physicians and family and educated the nurses.On 9/23/25 at 12:35 p.m., V17, Registered Nurse, who
stated she most often takes care of R78 and administers R78's medication, opened the medication cart
and confirmed R78's Cyanocobalamin Oral Tablet Disintegrating 500 mcg tablet is supposed to be
administered sublingually, as the pharmacy label and physician order indicate. V17, RN, then stated, I have
always given it wrong. I thought it was crushed and by G-tube with her other meds.Facility PolicyThe facility
policy Medication Administration dated January 11, 2010 documents the following:Objective: To provide
accuracy during medication pass to assure quality care for residents.Policy: It is the policy of this facility to
accurately administer medication following the physician's orders.Procedure:6. Compare label with MAR.7.
Crush only meds that can be crushed or for which a physician has given orders to crush.9. Administer
meds with adequate fluids. Dilute medications, if needed, in juice or water according to pharmacy
guidelines and the resident's dietary restrictions.16. Report known medication errors as soon as possible.
Notify physician of known medication error and follow orders received. Monitor resident and document
interventions. Complete Medication Error Report and counsel and/or in-service staff as needed.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
145708
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
09/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Country Health
2304 C R 3000 N
Gifford, IL 61847
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
Based on interview and record review the facility failed to accurately transcribe hospital discharge orders
resulting in a significant medication error for one of five residents (R6) reviewed for unnecessary
medications in the sample list of 31.Findings include:R6's Hospital Discharge Orders dated 8/13/25
document to administer Eliquis (blood thinner) 10 milligrams (mg) by mouth twice daily for two more days
through 8/14/25, then give 5 mg by mouth twice daily starting on 8/15/25 at 9:00 AM. These orders include
a hand written notation that these orders were reviewed with V20 Nurse Practitioner on 8/13/25 and V20
signed these orders 8/15/25. R6's August 2025 Medication Administration Record documents R6's Eliquis
orders were incorrectly transcribed, with both the 10 mg and 5 mg orders implemented together, and R6
received 15 mg on the evening dose on 8/13/25 and 15 mg twice daily on 8/14/25. There is no
documentation that the facility identified this medication error. On 9/22/25 at 2:46 PM V2 Director of Nursing
confirmed R6's Eliquis order was transcribed incorrectly.On 9/23/25 at 1:40 PM V18 Nurse Practitioner
stated Eliquis is generally prescribed 5 mg twice daily for the geriatric population, and it can be given in
higher doses for a short duration. V18 stated 15 mg twice daily, a total of 30 mg daily, would be considered
an excessive dose and would cause risk for bleeding complications if it was an extended duration. The
Medication Error Report dated 9/22/25 documents R6's transcription error for Eliquis and R6 received both
10 mg and 5 mg doses on 8/13/25 and 8/14/25. The facility's Physician's Orders policy dated May 2022
documents All medications and treatments shall be given only upon the written order of the physician. All
such orders shall be written in the medical record and shall be given as prescribed by the physician at the
designated times.
Residents Affected - Few
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