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Inspection visit

Health inspection

RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOMECMS #1457711 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 0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. 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 follow their policy and procedure for bed bug prevention and management. This failure resulted in bed bugs being found in R2 and R3's shared room. This failure applies to 2 of 3 residents (R2 & R3) reviewed for bed bugs in the sample of 4.1. The Progress Notes dated 7/4/2 for R2 did not show any documentation regarding bed bugs being found in his room, and care and/or procedures done related to the bed bugs.On 7/15/25 at 9:02 AM, V1 Administrator stated if the facility suspects or see any bed bugs, they try to capture the bug for the exterminator. The exterminator is called. The room is checked. The resident is removed from the room. Everything is bagged and the room is taped off. The bathroom is taped off from the inside if it's connected to an adjacent room. V1 stated maintenance calls the exterminator; the facility uses pest control company B. The facility also uses pest control company A and they have a dog that is able to detect bed bugs in a facility. V1 stated on 4th of July she received a picture of a bed bug from V15 Nursing Supervisor. V1 stated she told V15 to remove the residents from the room, give them a shower, bag the belongings, leave the belongings in the room, keep the bug, and have maintenance seal off the room. V1 stated that families of the residents affected by the bed bugs were notified. V1 stated the facility did not send out notification to all family members of residents on the dove unit. V1 stated everything should have been documented in the residents' chart including the showers, room change, notification etc. V1 stated she told staff they were to notify the family/power of attorney about the bed bugs. On 7/15/25 at 9:19 AM, V3 Director of Nursing stated their policy after a bug is found is to call the exterminator, have the area treated, and have housekeeping do a deep cleaning after treatment. One bug was found last week then someone said they found another one. V3 stated she went to check, and she found two more bed bugs in R2's bed. V3 stated she placed the bugs in a cup, the exterminator was called, and the room was resealed. All the belongings had been bagged. Laundry and housekeeping oversaw that. V3 stated the affected residents' families were to be notified of the bed bugs and room change. On 7/15/2 at 9:34 AM, V5 Maintenance Director stated on Saturday (7/5/25) V22 maintenance employee taped the room off. V5 stated he called pest control company B on Saturday, but they don't come out on weekends. On Monday he called them again and the facility was placed on the list for treatment. On 7/15/25 at 10:02 AM, V6 Power of Attorney (POA)stated she was called by the facility and they stated R2 was moved because they were doing something to his room and that i was under maintenance. They did not notify her that there were bed bugs in his room and that was the reason for a move to a different room. V6 stated she is the power of attorney and stated that her mother did not receive a call regarding bed bugs. V6 stated when she went to see him on 7/8/25 none of his stuff had been moved to his new room. V6 stated she did not know why they did not tell her the truth and she was frustrated because she doesn't know anything.On 7/15/25 at 10:55 AM, V3 DON stated she did not know when the residents were moved. The family/POA should have been notified and it should be documented in the Residents Affected - Few (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 3 Event ID: 145771 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 145771 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/17/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE River Bluff Nursing Home 4401 North Main Street Rockford, IL 61103 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 0925 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few chart. Showers are documented on shower sheets. Staff should document what they are doing, should notify the family, tell them we are moving, and why we are moving to be transparent. Staff should and let them know how we are handling/eradicate it, and the timeframe when they can go back to their room etc. On 7/15/25 at 10:58 AM, V1 stated she talked to V10 RN because she was the nurse that documented in residents record that families were called about the room change. V10 stated she didn't tell the families because maintenance didn't have confirmation that it was a bed bug. V1 stated the facility should have called the POA/family of the residents on 7/9/25 when they had confirmation of the bed bugs. V1 stated the residents were showered on 7/4/25 and moved to a new room on 7/5/25. The Skin Check Note dated 7/5/25 at 9:22 PM for R2 showed, skin issues note small red marks noted to left lower extremity, hip, and thigh.The Communication Note dated 7/5/25 at 9:56 AM for R2 showed the power of attorney was called and notified that R2 would be moving to room [ROOM NUMBER] for maintenance. No additional Progress and/or Communication Notes were documented from 7/5/25 to the date of the survey on 7/15/25 that showed the POA was notified of the bed bugs in R2's room. R3's Progress Notes from 7/6/25 through the survey investigation date of 7/15/25 did not show the power of attorney was notified that bed bugs were found in R3's room.The Census List for R2 dated 7/15/25 showed on 7/5/25 he was moved from 395-1 to 350-1.The Face Sheet for R2 dated 7/15/25 showed diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, hyperlipidemia, dementia, hearing loss, hypertensive heart disease, gout, osteoarthritis, and benign prostatic hyperplasia. The facility's Bed Bug Prevention and Management policy (7/8/25) showed, facility staff will implement measures to prevent, eradicate, and contain bed bugs as part of the facility's overall pest control program. 1. The facility shall take a systematic approach to bed bug prevention and management, including monitoring and detection, treatment of affected resident(s), eradication of pests, and prevention of recurrence. 3.e. Document in the medical record for each resident affected: Physician and family notification. Intervention and treatments. Notifications regarding any room changes. Response to treatment, and any monitoring efforts. 4. Eradication of pests: a. If a bug is found that meets the description of a bed bug, maintenance will notify pest control company for verification and eradication. B. [NAME] personal protective equipment, including gown, gloves, mask, hair, and shoe coverings. C. Check resident rooms adjacent to the room in which the bug was found. Check at night with a flashlight when bed bugs are most active. d. Tightly bag belongings, do not remove items or furniture from room. i. remove resident from room, shower, and get clothing from storage. ii. Place resident in a new room until treatment is completed. 5. Prevention of Recurrence: b. Monitor for bed bugs. Consider increase in housekeeping/cleaning efforts during this timeframe. c. Consider sealing cracks and crevices to remove hiding places. d. Follow up on treatment in the recommended timeframe. e. Maintain documentation of actions taken for treatment, eradication, and prevention.2. The Progress Noes dated 7/4/25 for R3 did not show any documentation regarding bed bugs being found in his room, and care and/or procedures done related to the bed bugs. The Skin Check Note dated 7/5/25 at 6:19 AM showed, resident had a shower today; scattered red marks noted on the top of his head, left hip, and right lower extremity.The Progress Notes/Communication Note dated 7/5/25 for R3 showed the power of attorney was called and notified that R3 would be moving to room [ROOM NUMBER] temporarily for maintenance. She advised the pacemaker (transmitter for pacemaker) was in the windowsill. This writer notified staff to move pacemaker (transmitter) to room [ROOM NUMBER]. On 7/15/25 at 11:35 AM, V7 POA stated she was not told R3 was moved because of bed bugs. V7 stated she was told they were doing some thins to his room and he would be moved back eventually. R3's Progress Notes from 7/6/25 through the survey investigation date of 7/15/25 did not show the power of attorney was notified that bed bugs were found in R3's room.The Census List for R3 dated (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145771 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 145771 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/17/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE River Bluff Nursing Home 4401 North Main Street Rockford, IL 61103 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 0925 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete 7/15/25 showed on 7/5/25 he was moved from 395-2 to 350-2.The Face Sheet for R3 dated 7/15/25 showed diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, hypercholesterolemia, cataract, anemia, macular degeneration, hypertensive and chronic kidney disease, atherosclerotic heart disease, atrial fibrillation, sarcopenia, ataxia, cardiac pacemaker, and dementia. The Care Plan dated 6/6/25 for R3 showed he requires moderate to extensive assistance for bathing, showering, bed mobility, dressing, personal hygiene, and toilet use.The facility's Bed Bug Prevention and Management policy (7/8/25) showed, facility staff will implement measures to prevent, eradicate, and contain bed bugs as part of the facility's overall pest control program. 1. The facility shall take a systematic approach to bed bug prevention and management, including monitoring and detection, treatment of affected resident(s), eradication of pests, and prevention of recurrence. 3.e. Document in the medical record for each resident affected: Physician and family notification. Intervention and treatments. Notifications regarding any room changes. Response to treatment, and any monitoring efforts. 4. Eradication of pests: a. If a bug is found that meets the description of a bed bug, maintenance will notify pest control company for verification and eradication. B. [NAME] personal protective equipment, including gown, gloves, mask, hair, and shoe coverings. C. Check resident rooms adjacent to the room in which the bug was found. Check at night with a flashlight when bed bugs are most active. d. Tightly bag belongings, do not remove items or furniture from room. i. remove resident from room, shower, and get clothing from storage. ii. Place resident in a new room until treatment is completed. 5. Prevention of Recurrence: b. Monitor for bed bugs. Consider increase in housekeeping/cleaning efforts during this timeframe. c. Consider sealing cracks and crevices to remove hiding places. d. Follow up on treatment in the recommended timeframe. e. Maintain documentation of actions taken for treatment, eradication, and prevention. Event ID: Facility ID: 145771 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0925GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F925 - Maintain an effective pest control program so that the facility is free of

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

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What happened during the July 17, 2025 survey of RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME?

This was a inspection survey of RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME on July 17, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at RIVER BLUFF NURSING HOME on July 17, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests."

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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