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Inspection visit

Health inspection

Generations at ApplewoodCMS #1457811 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to follow their control substance policy and ensure the medication hydrocodone 5-325 milligrams are documented and accounted for, for two of two residents (R4 and R5) reviewed for controlled medications. Findings include: 1. On 3/12/25 at 3:20pm during survey tour with assist from V4 (Director of Nursing) to observe the practice of counting control substance/narcotics, R4's control drug receipt/record/disposition form was observed to have documented discrepancy below date of 2/18/25. R4's control drug receipt record denotes Hydrocodone 5-325mg was signed out on 2/4/25 at 9a.m., 1p.m., and 9p.m. On 2/5/25 at 10a.m. On 2/6/25 at 2pm, 10pm. On 2/7/25 at 8a.m. and 4p.m. On 2/11/25 at 9a.m, 4p.m. On 2/12/25 at 9a.m, 10p.m. On 2/13/25 at 9a.m, 10p.m, 9p.m. On 2/18/25 at 9a.m, 2p.m. R4's Medication Administration Record dated February 2025 was reviewed, there is no documentation denoting that hydrocodone 5-325mg was administered to R4 on 2/4/25 at 9a.m., 1p.m., and 9p.m. On 2/5/25 at 10a.m. On 2/6/25 at 2pm, 10pm. On 2/7/25 at 8a.m. and 4p.m. On 2/11/25 at 9a.m, 4p.m. On 2/12/25 at 9a.m, 10p.m. On 2/13/25 at 9a.m, 10p.m, 9p.m. On 2/18/25 at 9a.m, 2p.m. R4's physician order sheet shows orders for hydrocodone/APAP tab, 5-325MG (milligrams) give 1 tablet orally every six hours as needed for pain related to chronic pulmonary disease, order start date 11/1/2024. On 3/14/25 at 10:39am V4 said control substance should be signed out on the medication administration record after administration of the medication. Facility policy dated 10/2014 denotes in-part accurate accountability of the inventory of all controlled drugs is maintained at all times. When a controlled substance is administrated, the licensed nurse administering the medication immediately enters the following information on the accountability record and medication administration record (MAR): date and time of administration. (MAR and accountability record). Amount administered. (accountability record). Remaining quantity. (accountability record). Initials of the nurse administering the dose, completed after the medication is actually administered. (MAR, accountability record). 2. On 3/12/25 at 3:20pm during survey tour with assist from V4 (Director of Nursing) to observe the practice of counting control substance/narcotics, R5's control drug receipt/record/disposition form was observed to have documented discrepancy below date of 2/18/25. (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: 145781 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 145781 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/14/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Generations at Applewood 21020 Kostner Avenue Matteson, IL 60443 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few R5's control drug receipt record denotes Hydrocodone 5-325mg was signed out on 2/4/25 at 9a.m., 2/5/25 at 10p.m., 2/6/25 9a.m., and 10pm, 2/7/25 at 9am, 2/12/25 at 10p.m., 2/13/25 at 9p.m., 2/14/25 at 7p.m, 2/18/25 at 10a.m., 2/19/25 at 10a.m., 2/20/25 at 9am, 2/21/at 10p.m., 2/22/25 at 9a.m., 2/22/25 at 6 (cannot determine if pm or am), 2/23/25 at 9a.m., 2/24/25 at 10a.m. R5's Medication Administration Record dated February 2025 was reviewed, there is no documentation denoting that hydrocodone was administered to R5 on 2/4/25 at 9am, 2/5/25 at 10p.m, 2/6/25 at 9am, and 10pm, 2/7/25 at 9am, 2/12/25 at 10pm, 2/13/25 at 9pm, 2/14/25 at 7pm, 2/18/25 at 10a.m., 2/19/25 at 10a.m., 2/20/25 at 9a.m., 2/21/25 at 10p.m., 2/22/25 at 9a.m., 2/22/25 at 6 (cannot determine if pm or am), 2/23/25 at 9a.m., 2/24/25 at 10a.m. R5's physician order sheet shows and order for Norco oral tablet 5-325 mg (hydrocodone-acetaminophen) give 2 tablets by mouth 6 hours as needed for mod to severe pain, order date 1/27/25. R5's physician order sheet shows and order for Norco oral tablet 5-325 mg (hydrocodone-acetaminophen) give 1 tablet by mouth 6 hours as needed for mild pain, order date 1/27/2025. On 3/14/25 at 9:44am R5 observed sitting in her wheelchair in her room, R5 observed alert to person, place and situation. R5 said her pain medication is scheduled as needed. R5 said she did not request or ask to take Norco multiple times in February. On 3/14/25 at 10:39am V4 said control substance should be signed out on the medication administration record after administration of the medication. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145781 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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 14, 2025 survey of Generations at Applewood?

This was a inspection survey of Generations at Applewood on March 14, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at Generations at Applewood on March 14, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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