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Inspection visit

Inspection

LAKEWOOD NRSG & REHAB CENTERCMS #1457611 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 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. 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 monitor a resident who was having a decline in health condition. Residents Affected - Few This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for change in health condition. The findings include: R1 face sheet documents that R1 is a [AGE] year old admitted to the facility July 13, 2024 with multiple diagnoses including: unspecified, benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms, heart failure, sepsis, end stage renal disease, dependence on renal dialysis, colostomy status, cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall, psoas muscle abscess, methicillin susceptible staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere, elevated prostate specific antigens, cognitive communication deficit, chronic kidney disease, unspecified, pressure ulcer of sacral region and muscle wasting. R1's history of present illness shows that R1 was sent from the nursing home on September 25, 2024 with progressive lethargy and loss of consciousness and found to have seizures, in status, and was intubated. R1's EEG report dated September 27th shows that R1 has multiple episodes of generalized electrographic abnormality consistent with electrographic seizures. The findings were consistent with electrographic status epilepticus. Marked diffused slowing into delta range was noted. This constellation of findings can be seen in encephalopathy due to metabolic/toxic etiology, medication effects or diffuse cerebral injury. The physical therapy treatment notes dated October 10, 2024, shows R1 was diagnosed with UTI, acute respiratory failure, encephalopathy, and seizures. R1 was intubated on September 26, 2024, for airway protection and was extubated on October 3rd. Progress Note dated 9/25/24 shows that R1 was sent to the hospital for change in condition status. R1's hospital medical records shows: R1 was seen in the emergency department from the nursing home, and was admitted in the hospital on September 25, 2024, due to altered mental status, less oral intake, and sleeping all day. On October 29, 2024, at 11:26 AM, V4 (Nurse) stated R1's normal baseline condition was that he was alert and oriented, he was able to talk to the staff, was able to eat on his own, and he usually likes to sit on his wheelchair. V4 added that on the morning of September 23, R1 was sleeping, had no energy and could not feed himself. According to V4, the staff fed him for breakfast and lunch but R1 had a poor appetite. R1 went out for dialysis in the afternoon and continued to be lethargic. V4 stated that R1 remained lethargic the next day and reported the change to V2 (RN-Director of Nursing). V2 instructed V4 to contact the physician, V3. V4 could not confirm if the physician was called September 24 about R1's status. V4 stated that R1 continued to be sleepy and needed assistance with (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: 145761 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 145761 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/31/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Lakewood Nrsg & Rehab Center 14716 S Eastern Avenue Plainfield, IL 60544 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 0684 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few meals. V4 stated she endorsed R1's status to V5 (Nurse) who was working the evening shift to monitor R1 closely due to change in condition On October 29, 2024, at 3:07 PM, V11 (Certified Nursing Assistant/CNA) stated that R1 was alert and oriented, he was able to verbalize his needs. He was able to eat by himself and usually had small appetite. According to V11, R1 did not eat his lunch on September 23, 2024, and she notified V4 about it. On September 24, 2024 R1 refused dinner and refused to drink water. He slept majority of the time, he was very lethargic, and V11 notified V5 about his change On October 29, 2024, at 3:25 PM, V5 (Nurse) stated that R1's baseline condition was alert and oriented, he could feed himself, and a lot of the times he doesn't like the food, so he ate 75% or less. On the 23rd of September, when V5 came in on the evening shift, R1 was already in the dialysis center He was alert when they picked him up. On October 30, 2024, at 8:12 AM, V10 (CNA) stated that R1 was a lively person, she had a good rapport with R1, and she was familiar with R1's condition. V10 usually assisted R1 to his wheelchair every morning after breakfast. R1 could stand and pivot for transfer. Usually, R1 would come back weak from dialysis but he would always bounce back. On September 23, 2024, V10 recalled that R1 came back a little bit later than usual from the dialysis center and he was very weak. The next day (September 24th), V10 remembers that she did not get R1 up to the wheelchair because he was very lethargic. He didn't eat breakfast, and he barely touched his lunch, he notified V4 about this change in R1. V10 stated that on September 25, 2024, R1 remained weak and needed additional support. V10 stated that R1 was confused and unable to remember V10's name. R1 did not eat breakfast and did not eat his lunch. V10 stated she notified the nurse and then R1 was sent to the hospital. On October 30, 2024, at 09:54, V3 (Primary Physician) stated that R1 has chronic dialysis, he was immuno-compromised, he has pressure ulcer, and has a colostomy. V3 was notified of R1's change in condition on September 24, 2024. V3 instructed the staff to monitor R1's condition closely. When V3 ordered to monitor the patient closely, that means the staff should monitor their vital signs, do neurocheck, when there is a change in mentation, do assessments and document everything. On October 29, 2024, at 10:04 AM, V14 (R1's Sister) stated that she visits R1 every other day. V14 said that she visited R1 on September 22, 2024 (Sunday) and he was semi awake. When she came to visit the next day Monday (September 23, 2024) to check his condition, R1 was still in the dialysis center. As they were driving back to the facility R1 was very lethargic, he could barely open his eyes and could barely talk. According to V14, the staff nurse (V5) said that he would document R1's condition. V14 stated that the next day (Tuesday), R1 was still in the same lethargic state, they could barely wake him up. By Wednesday (September 25, 2024), the staff couldn't arouse him, they finally decided to send him to the hospital. R1 was admitted to the hospital ICU (Intensive Care Unit). R1 was in the hospital from [DATE] to October 12, 2024. A review of nursing notes and progress noted show no evidence of documentation that nursing staff monitored and documented R1's condition and mentation as ordered by V3 (Medical Doctor). Vital signs log shows R1's vital signs were checked on September 23, 2024 at 8:28 AM and 9:36 PM, and on September 24, 2024 at 11:03 AM, and 7:46 PM. There was no record of vital signs on September 25, 2024. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145761 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.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 31, 2024 survey of LAKEWOOD NRSG & REHAB CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of LAKEWOOD NRSG & REHAB CENTER on October 31, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LAKEWOOD NRSG & REHAB CENTER on October 31, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."

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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