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FOREST VIEW REHAB & NURSING CENTERCMS #1457523 citations on this visit
3 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 3 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

145752 01/16/2026 Forest View Rehab & Nursing Center 535 South Elm Itasca, IL 60143
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to treat residents with dignity and respect for 1 of 4 residents (R1) reviewed for resident's rights in the sample of 15.The findings include:On 1/16/26 at 9:25 AM, R1 said this incident had happened a couple of weeks ago but it still bothers R1 up to this time. R1 said, V7 (Certified Nursing Assistant- CNA) came to her room and spoke to her very inappropriately. V7 (CNA) stated, I believe you love me; you know that you love me. R1 said she did not like that statement, that was not a right way to talk to a patient like me, not fair at all. R1 said she called her sister. R1 said she still sees V7 working at the facility.On 1/16/26 at 9:21 AM V13 (R1's POA/sister) said V7 (CNA) making that statement should not be allowed at all at the Nursing Home. V13 said she called the Police on the CNA (V7) On 1/16/26 at 11 AM, V7 (CNA) confirmed he made those statements to R1 you know you love me. But that V7 was just joking. V7 said the Police came and spoke to him. The Police believed that he was joking but was told not to do that again. V7 said the DON (Director of Nursing) spoke to him 1:1, that I should be careful of the things I was saying to the residents. Residents are to be treated with respect.On 1/16/26 at 10;10 AM, V2 (Director of Nursing) said staff were expected to always be respectful and professional. Avoid making jokes so statements will not be misinterpreted. Residents are to be treated with dignity and respect.The facility policy on Dignity (undated) documents, Dignity, as an extension of appropriate interactions between staff and residents: 1, staff will always be polite and respectful. Note: Residents are to have all aspects of their dignity maintained by staff regardless of the resident's cognitive level or ability to realize or not understand what is being said or done by others. Page 1 of 3 145752 145752 01/16/2026 Forest View Rehab & Nursing Center 535 South Elm Itasca, IL 60143
F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. 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 identify and assess a pressure wound prior to it becoming a Stage III wound for 1 of 5 residents (R2) reviewed for pressure ulcers in the sample of 15. The findings include:On 1/17/26 at 11:10 AM, V16, Wound Care Nurse, was observed as she provided wound treatment to R2's coccyx. R2 had an open area to his coccyx. R2's buttocks were not reddened and did not have any open areas.On 1/17/26 at 1:19 PM, V16, Wound Care Nurse, said R2's coccyx wound was first identified 12/30/25. The wound was a Stage III pressure wound to his coccyx. V16 said R2's coccyx pressure wound was acquired in the facility. V16 said it had yellow slough and was not sure why it was not found sooner. V16 said it (healing) was difficult at first because R2 did not like his low air loss mattress, and he was only moving when staff moved him.On 1/17/26 at 11:40 AM, V8, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) said it's important she informs V16 and the (floor) nurse about any changes in the residents' skin right away.R2's Admission/readmission Alteration in Skin Integrity form dated 12/17/25 shows R2 has no open areas or skin breakdown. R2's Weekly Wound Evaluation dated 12/18/25 shows R2 has blanchable redness to his buttocks with no open areas present. No redness or open areas were noted to his coccyx. No open areas or skin breakdown was noted. The document shows a Stage I pressure ulcer that has non-blanchable redness. Non-blanchable redness was not noted to R2's skin. R2's Weekly Wound Evaluation dated 1/2/26 shows R2 was found to have a Stage III pressure injury (In-house acquired) to his coccyx on 12/30/25. The wound had a moderate amount of thin, watery, serous drainage yellow slough and a resident pain rating of an eight (8). R2's Wound Physician's note dated 12/30/25 shows R2 has a Stage III pressure wound of his coccyx which was reported on 12/30/25. R2's Braden Scale(s) for Predicting Pressure Sore Risk dated 12/17/25, 12/25/25, 1/2/26 and 1/9/26 all show R2 is a low risk. R2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] shows R2 is cognitively intact and has no rejection of care behaviors.The facility's Guidelines for Prevention/Treatment of Pressure Injuries (dated 10/9/23) show that a Risk Assessment is considered the starting point for prevention of pressure injury. The earlier any risk factors can be identified, the more quickly they can be addressed. The at risk resident must be identified because they can develop a pressure injury within hours of the onset of pressure. CNAs should immediately report any new skin concern, or complaint of a painful area of skin to the nurse for assessment. Residents Affected - Few 145752 Page 2 of 3 145752 01/16/2026 Forest View Rehab & Nursing Center 535 South Elm Itasca, IL 60143
F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to implement and/or follow Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) for 2 of 3 residents (R2 and R5) reviewed for infection control in the sample of 15.The findings include:On 1/17/26 at 10:15 AM, V16, Wound Care Nurse, said R2 has a sacral pressure ulcer (Stage III). On 1/17/26 at 11:10 AM, V16 approached R2's room to provide wound treatment. R2's room had no EBP sign nor PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) bin outside his room. V16 did not don a gown prior to entering R2's room. V16 was observed providing wound care to R2's coccyx without a gown.On 1/17/26 at 9:42 AM, V8, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), entered R5's room without a gown to change R5's brief. R5's room had an EBP sign on her door and a PPE bin outside her room.On 1/17/26 at 12:50 PM, V2, Director of Nursing (DON), said any resident with wounds or a history of MDROs (multidrug resistant organism) needs to be on EBP. A sign will be placed on their door indicating the type of isolation and the PPE. V2 said the PPE needs to be put on and hand hygiene done before entering the room to do resident care and needs to be removed prior to exiting room. V2 said EBP requires a gown and gloves when providing direct patient care such as incontinence care and wound care.R2's admission Record shows he has a Stage 3 pressure ulcer of his sacral region. R2's Order Summary Report dated 1/16/26 shows R2 has an active order written on 1/2/26 for daily and as needed wound care to his coccyx.R5's Order Summary Report dated 1/16/26 shows R5 has an active order written on 1/2/26 for EBP for ESBL (a MDRO) in her urine. Residents Affected - Few 145752 Page 3 of 3

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Citations

3 citations 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.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 16, 2026 survey of FOREST VIEW REHAB & NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of FOREST VIEW REHAB & NURSING CENTER on January 16, 2026. The surveyor cited 3 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FOREST VIEW REHAB & NURSING CENTER on January 16, 2026?

Yes, 3 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her right..."

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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