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Inspection visit

Health inspection

CONTINENTAL NURSING & REHAB CENTERCMS #1457301 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the resident the right to free of abuse for one (R2) of three residents included in a sample of 8 who was physically assaulted by R1, resulting in R2 sustaining a laceration to the top of head requiring 8 staples. Findings include: R1 is a [AGE] year old male with a diagnosis including Pulmonary Disease , Diabetes 2 , Heart Failure and Low Back Pain. R1 was first admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was discharged from the facility on 7/1/25. R1 has a BIMS ( Brief Interview Of Mental Status ) Score of 15/15 . R1 is care planned for including abuse potential resulting from 6/30/25 incident where R1 and R2 got into an argument with no physical contact, and on 7/1/25 where there was an altercation between R1 and R2 with physical injury to R2 . R1 was first admitted to the facility on [DATE]. R2 is a [AGE] year old male with a diagnosis including Parkinsons Disease , Dementia , Bi Polar Disorder and Repeated Falls . R2 was first admitted to the facility on [DATE] R2's BIMS ( Brief Interview Of Mental Status ) score of 15/15. R2 is care planned for abuse potential based on 6/30/25 and 7/1/25 incident. On 7/3/25 at 9AM R2's head was observed with V2 (DON). A 3.2 CM (centimeter) laceration with 8 staples was observed on top of head. On 7/2/25 at 10:45AM R2 stated, I was out smoking and R1 came up and sprayed me. I fell down and hit my head on the metal side of bench. I couldn't see. There was 15-people out there when this happened. I got 8 staples at the hospital. I don't know where he got the [NAME] from. We also had an altercation in the dining room that happened the night before on 6/30/25. The nurse stopped the altercation right away in the dining room the day before the smoking patio incident. R1 accused me of wearing his shoes. I never touched his shoes. I found them under his bed. I am ok and feel safe now since the incident. I don't see R1 here and heard he isn't coming back. On 7/2/25 at 10:54AM V1 (Administrator) stated, I am the abuse prevention coordinator. R1 and R2 got in altercation in the dining room on 6/30/25. They had an argument and were separated. V5 (Nurse) was there. On 6/30/25, R2 was moved to another room upon agreement of R2. We increased monitoring of both residents. Yesterday (7/1/25) there was a code gray called. I went out to smoking patio. I saw R2 was by edge of patio. R1 was on the bench 5 feet away. R2 had blood on head. R1 had no injury and was sitting on bench. I called the nurse to take care of R2. Nurses applied first aid while I stayed there with R1. R1 said he was having trouble breathing because he has COPD. Am ambulance was (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: 145730 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 145730 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/07/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Continental Nursing & Rehab Center 5336 North Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60625 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 0600 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few called for both of them per doctors order. R1 was presented with an IVD (Involuntary Transfer or Discharge) for emergency discharge. I went to the hospital to have R1 sign Notice of Involuntary Transfer or Discharge and Opportunity for Hearing. He requested his belongings. I went back to facility and got those belongings. I brought the belongings the same day. R2 was just readmitted to facility. R2 has stitches on his head. R1 sprayed [NAME] and pushed R2. R1 went out on pass on 7/1/25 and I think that is how he got the [NAME]. On 7/2/25 at 1:10PM V8 (RN) stated, I was on floor Code gray (Fight) was called on patio. Everybody rushed out. R2 was bleeding on head we assisted him. First aid was given, 911 called. Both were alert and oriented. R1 stated he couldn't breath, we gave oxygen. 911 arrived. On 7/2/25 at 1:13PM V9 (LPN) stated, I went to patio after a code gray was called out on patio. I cleaned out the cut approximately 1.5 inches. We put a steri strip on it and covered with clean gauze. I am not aware that he was sprayed with [NAME]. I didn't treat his eyes. I helped the other nurse tend to the cut on top of R2's head. On 7/2/25 at 1:30PM V10 (Physician) stated, yes I was the doctor that the facility contacted on the R1, R2 incident. R2's injury to the top of the head is consistent with hitting the head on a metal part of the bench after being pushed. I am not aware of the [NAME] being sprayed into R2's eyes by R1. I saw R2 yesterday after he came back from the hospital and he didn't complain of any eye discomfort. His eyes were clear and had no visible sign of injury. On 7/3/25 at 1:0PM R9 stated, I was out on smoking patio on 7/1/25 when R1 started an argument with R2 . R1 stood up and got in R2's face . R2 went to push R1 back away and R1 then sprayed R2 with [NAME] in the face. R2 covered his eyes and fell hitting his head on the bench. The staff came to the area and cleared everyone out. That is all I know. R2 hospital record dated 7/1/25 shows diagnosis of laceration of scalp , initial encounter. Facility policy titled Abuse Prevention Program Revised 3/1/21 shows It is the policy of this facility to prohibit and prevent resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, and misappropriation of resident property and a crime against a resident in the facility. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145730 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.

  • 0600SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the July 7, 2025 survey of CONTINENTAL NURSING & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of CONTINENTAL NURSING & REHAB CENTER on July 7, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CONTINENTAL NURSING & REHAB CENTER on July 7, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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