F 0610
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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 abuse policy by failing to investigate an
allegation of misappropriation of resident's fund by another resident. This failure affected two of three (R4
and R6) residents reviewed for investigating residents' allegations of misappropriation of funds.Findings
include:R4 is [AGE] years old admitted to the facility on [DATE], past medical history includes, but not
limited to Osteomyelitis, other acute osteomyelitis left ankle and foot, acquired absence of other left toes,
iron deficiency anemia, paranoid schizophrenia, moderate protein calorie malnutrition, unspecified open
wound left lower leg, prediabetes, delusional disorders, chest pain, etc.On 7/14/2025 at 11:30AM, R4 was
observed in her room, alert and oriented and said that she was sent to the hospital because she had an
argument with another resident (R6), R4 stated that R6 stole from her, she used R6's phone to order food
one time and R6 ended up making numerous charges to R4's credit card. R4 added that her POA has the
bank statement that shows all the charges. The staff did not want to get her money from R6, but the nurse
was trying to give her a shot. R4 said that she refused, but the staff was still coming to her with the needle,
so she spat on his face, that's the only way she can get him off her, and they sent her to the hospital. R6 is
[AGE] years old and have resided at the facility since 3/15/2025, past medical history includes Pathological
fracture, hip, unspecified, encounter for fracture with routine healing unspecified fracture of right calcaneus,
Benign prostatic hyperplasia without lower urinary tract symptoms, cocaine dependence with withdrawal,
major depressive disorder, essential primary hypertension, paroxysmal atrial fibrillation, etc.On 7/14/2025
at 12:05PM, R6 said that he used to be on the third floor, he moved to the first floor a couple of days ago
after he had an argument with a lady on the third floor (R4). R6 denied physically assaulting R4 but had a
verbal altercation with her. One day, R4 asked to use R6's cell phone, R6 informed R4 that she can only
send text, she cannot make a call because his phone bill has not been paid. R4 went out and later came
back to his room and offered to pay his phone bill, R4 gave R6 her credit card and he paid $300.00 to the
phone company. Later R4 told him that the phone company charged her $500.00, R6 is not sure maybe
$300.00 was the amount due and $500.00 was the total bill. R6 stated that since R4 paid for his phone, she
always takes the phone and keeps it with her most of the time and uses it to make calls. R6 admitted that
R4 has used his phone to order food and he did not realize that her card information was saved on his
phone. He added that there were 2 additional charges, one for $199.00 that R6 said he is not sure who
made it, when he went home for the 4th of July, his family may have used his phone, he did not realize that
R6's credit card number was saved on his phone. There was a $100.00 charge from the phone company
but R4 cancelled that one. Surveyor asked R6 if he reported this to any staff and he said, everyone is
aware, including the social worker.On 7/15/2025 at 1:40PM, R6 said that his cell phone was broken by R4
the day they were involved in an altercation, he filled a grievance for his phone, but the social worker said
that his phone will not be replaced by the facility. R6 had the phone with him
Residents Affected - Few
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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
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6800 West Joliet
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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and showed his phone to the surveyor, and it was noted that the screen was all shattered. R6 added that he
cannot make calls with the phone due to the damage.Review of medical record did not show any
documentation of the incident in either resident's record, or the reason R6 was moved to the first floor.
Facility did not initiate any investigation of the allegation of misappropriation of resident's fund until the
complaint investigation was initiated, though both residents stated that everyone one was aware that R4
accused R6 of stealing her money.On 7/14/2025 at 1:31PM, V14 (PSRAD) said that R6 was moved to the
first floor because him and his girlfriend were not seeing eye to eye, they had a back-and-forth argument,
but V14 is not sure what it was all about. R14 said that she was on the floor to see another resident when
she heard R4 and R6 arguing, she tried to find out what was going on but R4 told her to mind her business,
that the argument is between her and her boyfriend. R4 got aggressive with all the staff, code yellow was
called and R4 was sent out to the hospital on 7/7/2025 due to aggression towards staff. V14 was asked if
she spoke to R6 to find out what the argument was about, and she said no.Care plan initiated on 7/9/2025
for R4 by V14 states the following: Resident has a history of problems with money management, related to:
Compromised decision making., Compromised judgment., This money management problem is manifested
by getting into altercations with peers concerning borrowing, lending money. R4 presents with poor money
management as evident by her offering money and to pay for/ buy things for staff and peers and later
accuse them of stealing her money.On 7/15/2025 at 11:59AM, V14 was presented with the above care plan
that she initiated for R4 two days after the altercation between R4 and R6 and was asked who R4 accused
of stealing her money and she said, I don't recall, I am not sure why I put that in the care plan.Grievance
form dated 7/8/2025, filed by R6 stated that his phone was broken by R4 and R6 wanted the facility to
replace his phone. V14 who completed the action taken by facility section of the documented in part that the
facility will not replace the phone, staff did not intend to upset R4 but due to the nature of their conversation,
staff had to intervene.On 7/15/2025 at 2:32PM, V14 was presented with the concern /grievance form for
R6, and she said that her understanding is that the phone belonged to both R4 and R6, the facility will not
replace the phone if R4 broke her own phone. V14 added the altercation between the two residents should
have been documented and investigated even from the time R4 started becoming agitated to the time the
code red was called.Abuse policy dated 01/2024 states in part: Residents have the right to be free from
abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property or mistreatment. Purpose states to describe the
procedure of identification, assessment, and protection of residents from abuse, neglect, misappropriation
of property and exploitation. This will be accomplished by orienting and training staff on how to deal with
stress and difficult situations and how to recognize and report occurrences of abuse, neglect exploitation
and misappropriation of property.Under investigation, the policy states in part that incidents will be
reviewed, investigated, and documented whether abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or misappropriation of
resident property occurred, was alleged or suspected. Incidents or allegations involving abuse, neglect,
exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation of resident property will be reviewed by the administration
and shall be investigated, as indicated and appropriate.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review, the facility failed to secure the physical environment (window) in R1's room and
implement appropriate precautions for a resident with a history of elopement risk, high suicidal risk, high
risk per criminal background/ behavioral history, and assessed as being unsafe in the community
unsupervised for one resident (R1) of three residents reviewed for elopement. This failure resulted in R1
removing the stationary window brackets that prevent the window from opening in his room, jumping out of
the window, and eloping through the open back gate of the facility undetected by staff.The immediate
jeopardy began on 7/3/25 at 10:28 PM, when R1 removed the stationary window brackets that prevent the
window from opening in his room, jumped out of the window, and eloped through the open back gate of the
facility undetected by staff. V3 DON Director of Nursing and V27 Regional Director of Operations were
notified of the immediate jeopardy on 7/17/25 at 2:42 PM. The surveyor confirmed by interview and record
review that the immediate jeopardy was removed on 7/24/25, but noncompliance remains at Level Two
because additional time is needed to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of the in-service
training.Findings include:R1 is a [AGE] year old resident with diagnoses that include Bipolar Disorder
Severe with Psychotic Features, Delusional Disorder, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Attempt, Major Depressive
Disorder, Psychosis, Schizoaffective Disorder, Violent Behavior, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder.On 7/9/25 at 9:49 AM, V5 Family Member was inquired of R1. V5 said, I was told R1 unscrewed
the window screws with a fork and jumped out the window of his room on 7/3/25 during the night. I was
notified later that night. R1 hasn't been found. R1 sent a text message to his father and I from different
phones saying he wants to die. He won't go to the hospital or tell us his location. He wants to care for
himself. He has Bipolar with Schizoaffective Disorder. He tried to commit suicide before in jail, he jumped
headfirst from the balcony.On 7/9/25 at 10:45 AM, upon observation R1's room is locked when attempting
to enter. V6 Maintenance Director arrived to open the room for this surveyor. V6 said, It's a one person room
so since R1's things are here I just locked it. R1 has a private room three doors from the nurse's station.
Upon entrance to the room, it appears to be organized, there are food items, R1's identification card, and
phone charger are on the bed. There are 2-3 bags of clothing stacked up in the left corner in a laundry
basket. There is one large window with 3 windowpanes facing the back of the facility. V6 moved the center
windowpane into the open position it was in when he arrived in the room after R1's elopement. V6 said, I
came in on the of July 4th day shift. His room was a wreck. His clothes and food were all over the floor. The
middle window was open and slide to the right. This part of the window isn't supposed to open, it's
stationary. R1 broke the stoppers off the window.Upon observation, the window screws at the top are bent
and V6 opened the middle windowpane and slide it over to the right as it was when he found it. The middle
windowpane appears to have been dislodged from the window frame from the top allowing it to become
unsecured and opened. On 7/9/25 at 11:08 AM, V6 escorted this surveyor to the backyard area of the
facility. Upon entrance to the backyard there is a wooden fence that is secured by a lock that was opened
by V6. There are 2 cameras on the back of the building facing the yard area. Under R1's window are pieces
of a broken fence on the ground. There is a basement level window beneath R1's first floor window. V6
measured the space from R1's window to the ground which measured a 9-10 foot drop from the 1st story
window. The wooden fence was observed to be intact. There is another gate entrance on the east side that
is not secured. V6 said, R1 must have jumped the fence.On 7/9/25 at 11:24 AM, V7 RN Registered Nurse
was inquired of R1. V7 said, R1 always isolates himself. If I ask how he is, he can't answer correctly. He'll
say something off the topic.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145784
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
R1 did get out the building before. I had an instance when a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) opened the
ramp door for a family member, and he ran in front of them into the parking lot. We got him back in. He only
had a day pass if the family requested, and they had to pick him up here. I came in on July 4th 7AM to 3PM
shift. I was told in report R1 eloped on 3PM to 11PM shift, they looked for him and called the police.On
7/9/25 at 11:50 AM, V9 Restorative CNA said, I was here on July 3rd, on 3PM to 11PM shift. I came by to
get the linen bin by his room and his door and window was open. I checked the bathroom, and he was
gone. I ran to the nurse's station and called a code pink. Staff went outside and police were called. I didn't
see anything on the windowsill. I saw him last around 10:15 PM just in his room.On 7/9/25 at 12:22 PM,
V11 CNA was inquired of R1. V11 said, I worked 3PM to 11PM. R1 is quiet and stays to himself. I checked
on him during rounds and mealtimes. He ate his own food in his room. Closer to the end of the shift V9 CNA
and I peeked in his room, and he was gone. We checked his bathroom. The middle part of the window was
open. I didn't notice anything else. We called a code pink. The nurse called 911, staff searched and drove
around to see if he was in the area. It was close to 11PM when police came.On 7/9/25 at 12:45 PM, V3
DON Director of Nursing was inquired of R1's elopement being notified to Illinois Department of Public
Health. V3 said, We didn't report it because he's been in contact with his family via phone and we don't
have knowledge of him being injured or hurt.On 7/9/25 at 12:55 PM, V12 RN Registered Nurse said, I was
the nurse on first floor on July 3rd 3PM to 11PM shift. R1 hangs out in his room. He's a smoker. That night I
did my rounds. He took his medication. I saw him last around 10 PM. He was in his room sitting on the bed.
V9 CNA came to me at the nurse's station around 10:30 PM. She said she was doing her rounds and didn't
see R1 in his room. I got up, went to his room, looked, and called his name. I checked the bathroom and the
room and saw the middle of the window was open. I called a code pink. Staff came down and went outside
the building. I called 911, the administrator, director of nursing, and the family. I went back into the room; I
didn't see anything on the windowsill. I looked out the window and saw a part of a fence on the ground. I
didn't hear anything.On 7/9/2025 at 1:30 PM, V13 PRSC Psychiatric Rehab Services Coordinator was
inquired of R1. V13 said, I was R1's social worker. I worked July 3rd till 4:30 PM. R1 is very anxious, and he
paces. It's his baseline behavior. He was quieter that day, he didn't come into my office. He usually comes in
every day. His diagnoses are Bipolar Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Delusional Disorder,
Hallucinations, Anxiety, and Depression. He only has community access with family if he's compliant with
medication. He's never had an independent pass. His last community survival assessment was on 5/1/25, it
says he has behavioral concerns and elopement. I spoke with him on July 2nd, he came to my office with
some books and talked about things that didn't make sense. His delusions were mixing with reality. But it
was getting harder for me to understand what he was talking about. This week I was trying really hard to
understand. He was someone we'd keep an eye on more and look through his things. We'd take things so
he's safe. He's an identified offender because of his charge of aggravated battery and bodily harm. He was
sent out on petition on June 10th to the hospital because of his behavior, but I wasn't aware he got out the
building. I feel his behaviors built up.On 7/9/25 at 2:15 PM, R5 was inquired of R1. R5 said, R1 was very
anxious. He was just talking to himself before he left and was pacing. It startled me. A couple of days before
we were in the basement, and he took a fork and showed me how to pry open the door and escape. He
asked me if I wanted to escape, and I said I wasn't going to do it. I saw him last at smoke break around
6PM. He must have got out before 11PM because he usually meets me by the vending machine at night to
get snacks. He texted me the night after he escaped. I tried to call him back, but his phone was off.On
7/14/25 at 12:29 PM, V3 DON Director of Nursing was inquired of R1's elopement. V3
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145784
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
said, I got a call from the assistant director of nursing maybe 10:45 PM on July 3rd. Assistant Director of
Nursing called me, and V12 RN notified me and said R1 was missing. V9 CNA checked his room and
noticed the window was out. They initiated a code pink; they did a facility search and checked all exit door
which were secured. Staff went out on the grounds to look for him. The police were called, they arrived at
the facility before midnight. They took a report and gave the report number to the ADON. The doctor, family
and administrator were notified. Change of shift was reported that R1 was missing, and I asked them to call
local hospitals and be on standby if he comes back. He has gotten out before. He pushed out the front door
and staff was behind him. He walked down the road, and we called the police to redirect him back to the
facility. He was petitioned back to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation. The psychiatrist did a medication
adjustment for him. Elopement risk assessment done, he got out, but staff was behind him. He was placed
on a one to one supervision until he was transferred to the hospital. We sent him out for another hospital
psychiatric evaluation. He has a history of suicidal ideation. Prior to coming to this facility, he had a suicidal
attempt in the hospital. When he initially came, he was identified as an extreme offender on his background
check. It was recommended from his criminal background to be placed in a private room due to his history
of suicidal attempt with jumping out of a third story window prior to his admission. Our administration
decided it would be safer for him to be on the 1st floor opposed to the higher floor being more potentially
dangerous. He is just supervised and encouraged about medication compliance. During the investigation,
we didn't find any utensils, a room search was done, and nothing was found. R1 was found in a hospital in
Wisconsin on yesterday and was checked medically and deemed safe with no medical issues. Due to their
state regulations, they were unable to admit him to inpatient psychiatric care. R1 was transferred back to
this facility via ambulance yesterday evening and staff notified his physician. He was transferred to the
hospital for psychiatric evaluation.On 7/14/2025 at 1:05 PM, V1 Administrator was inquired of R1's
elopement. V1 said, V28 ADON called me during the night around 10:30 PM. They said the window was out
in his room. The staff called a code pink that went and searched the building and outside in the back and
around the area. They went to 7-11 store but didn't see him. Police were called. Police did a missing person
report for all the surrounding cities. We started calling local hospitals, but he didn't show up. We called the
doctor and family. His mom or dad said he uploaded an Instagram picture, but we couldn't locate him. He
got out before but didn't make it far. In June got out the front door behind a visitor, but staff went out behind
him. He hasn't gotten aggressive since being here. His criminal history showed he has aggression and
needed a private room. We did have to call the police and they brought him back and we petitioned him out
the hospital for psych evaluation. He's not exit seeking usually, it just happened. His room is by the nurse's
station. We didn't put him on 3rd floor, but due to his history we put him on 1st floor due to him jumping from
windows. We didn't find anything. We have cameras and saw him tumble out the window, he got up and
walked away fast. He walked toward the 7-11 store. The staff went over there but didn't find him. We
checked the camera and it showed R1's legs and he rolled out the window, got up and walked fast to the
other side of the yard and went out the gate.On 7/14/25 at 1:42 PM, V3 DON was inquired of security and
cameras. V3 said, The last smoke break time is between 6-7PM. Residents with an independent pass have
to be back in the building by 7:30 PM. They can go in and out of the back gate, it's not locked. We have staff
monitor it. The security cameras are in V1's (Administrator) office and she's the only person with access.
We don't have security.On 7/15/25 at 2:26 PM, V14 PRSC Psychiatric Rehab Services Coordinator was
inquired of R1's 6/18/25 elopement risk review decision score. V14 said, The elopement risk is triggered
within the first 24hrs when a resident comes in.
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145784
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Sometimes nurses will complete it. It's a part of the admission documents. Social Service staff should
review the elopement risk and correct it if it's not right. It's especially important for R1 because he is high
risk for elopement. We know he's not a low risk elopement taking account his history.On 7/16/25 at 10:40
AM, V6 Maintenance Director was inquired of R1's window in the room. This surveyor and two other survey
staff reviewed R1's room window with V6 Maintenance Director. V6 said, I don't know how he would have
gotten the window open with his hands. He must have used something to get it open because the brackets
to keep the window from opening were broken. I added bolts to reinforce the window and L bracket to
prevent it from being pulled back.On 7/14/25 at 9:50 AM, V3 DON was inquired of R1's status. V3 said, R1
was found in a hospital in Wisconsin diagnosed with altered mental status then transferred back to the
facility. R1 was evaluated and ordered to be sent out for psychiatric evaluation at the local hospital.On
7/14/25 at 1:30 PM, V1 Administrator and this surveyor viewed the security camera footage from July 3,
2025, at 10:28 PM. The camera showed R1 jump from his window to the ground, rolled once and stood up.
R1 walked quickly toward the east side of the back yard on the sidewalk through the open gate. V1
Administrator was inquired of the east gate being left open. V1 said, The gate is usually left open for the
residents that have an independent pass. The residents come and go from that gate and sit in the yard
area.On 7/24/25 at 9:53 AM, V3 DON Director of Nursing was inquired of R1's involuntary discharge. V3
said, Due to his high elopement risk he was deemed not fit for the facility. He may need a different
environment. He was bored here. He's younger. The population wasn't conducive for him along with his
diagnosis and extreme exiting desire. We provided all the services he needed, but he spoke with his mom
and said he was bored here. He wants to be free and work. He just wanted to be outside. It was an
interdisciplinary decision with his physician and R1. His family lives out of state and the facilities there are
not up to their standards so R1 was accepted into a facility in Waukegan. He agreed to go. R1 could
potentially lure or coax other residents to elope or help them elope. He wasn't appropriate for this facility; he
was a safety risk. R1 was hand delivered a petition at the hospital with a stamped envelope. He was
explained the appeal process, and his family was notified. We'll coordinate with the other facility to transfer
his belongings. The facility will have to do a medical request for pertinent information, and it will be sent
from medical records.R1's records were reviewed as follows.R1's progress notes from 6/10/25 at 11:30 AM
document being discharged to the hospital. R1 is delusional, hallucinating and paranoid. Unable to take
vital signs, patient is refusing. 911 called. R1's physician ordered him to be sent to the hospital for a
psychiatric evaluation. On 6/10/25 V14 PSRAD Psychiatric Rehab Services Assistant Director completed a
petition for R1 to be hospitalized . R1 eloped out of the front door of the facility pushing past visitors leaving
the grounds. The facility required police intervention to transfer R1 to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation.
R1 was hospitalized for six days. R1 returned to the facility 6/16/25.On 6/16/25 V20 NP Nurse Practitioner
documented R1 was hospitalized for Psychosis. Hospital reports states patient presented to the hospital via
EMS (Emergency Medical Services) after eloping from a nursing home and being found trespassing behind
a dumpster smoking marijuana.On 6/18/25 at 20:53 (8:53 PM) R1 was evaluated by V21 Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatrist following his hospitalization. Assessment- this patient has multiple psychiatric complexities and
would benefit from continued management with monitoring of mood and behavior. Will titrate medications
based on current symptom progression.The 6/18/25 elopement risk review documents: 2. elopement
history/community risk- reported/documented episodes of elopement and/or attempts to elope: 2. no. Total
score: 23 low risk.On 7/15/25 at 2:26 PM, V14 PRSAD Psychiatric Rehab Services Assistant Director was
inquired of R1's 6/18/25 elopement risk review decision score. V14 said, The elopement risk is
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145784
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
triggered within the first 24hrs when a resident comes in. Sometimes nurses will complete it. It's a part of
the admission documents. Social Service staff should review the elopement risk and correct it if it's not
right. It's especially important for R1 because he is high risk for elopement. We know he's not a low risk
elopement taking account his history.R1's June 2025 and July 2025 behavior monitoring from his 6/16/25
readmission to 7/3/25 does not document any identified behaviors.R1's July 2025 MAR (Medication
Administration Record) documents he received Depakote ER (extended release) oral tablet 250mg
(milligrams) give 3 tablets by mouth at bedtime for Schizoaffective Disorder on 7/3/25 at 2100.R1's progress
note states: 7/3/25 at 23:20 (11:20 PM), V12 RN Registered Nurse documented at 10:30PM, CNA Certified
Nurse Assistant observed resident sitting in his room. At approximately 10:35 PM, CNA walked past
resident's room and noted his window was open and he was no longer present. Upon further inspection, it
was discovered that part of the window had been removed. A code pink was immediately called. All exit
doors were secured, and staff completed a search of the facility and grounds The Administrator, DON,
Social Services, MD, and resident's mother was notified. Monitoring and communication with local
hospitals, police, and emergency services are ongoing.On 7/4/25 at 12:26 AM, the police department
official report documents the police response to the facility for a missing person R1.R1's 5/1/25 community
survival skills assessment recommendations indicate resident has supervised community access due to
behavioral concerns as well as history of elopement. The care plan documents an updated 6/18/25
assessment but is not found in R1 records upon his readmission to the facility. R1's 2/20/24 criminal history
record indicates aggravated battery and bodily harm.R1's care plan documents the following: Elopement
Risk I, R1, am challenged by mental illness and poor insight. I have a history of leaving my former facility
without notifying staff and having a responsible escort (elopement). I also have a history of wandering into
restricted and/or dangerous places. I will respond to staff direction to redirect his attention away from a
potentially problematic situation (i.e. trying to exit the facility without supervision) when this behavior
occurs.Interventions: Elopement Risk assessment completed per policy. Implement preventive intervention
strategies that include: ? Assess me for potential elopement/unauthorized departure risk. ? Make
rounds/room checks per facility protocol to minimize chance of unauthorized leave. Implement Elopement
Risk Protocol Redirect resident to room/unit Use distraction to try to distract resident away from the current
situation.Suicidal Risk: I, R1, have a history of suicidal ideations and attempts related to mental illness. I
deny current S/I or intent. My self-identified triggers include medication noncompliance and using illicit
substances. Interventions: As warranted conduct/carry out: Daily monitoring & supervision of the
resident.SMI Severe Mental Illness: The resident has a diagnosis & history of severe mental illness (SMI) of
Bipolar, Schizoaffective & Depression. The resident will: take medication as prescribed. Interventions:
Explain facility rules, resident behavioral expectations & resident rights. R1 requires psychotropic
medication to help manage and alleviate: Bipolar, SA Schizoaffective Disorder, SI Suicidal Ideation, AH
Auditory Hallucination, Psychosis, Delusions, Agitation and Aggressive Behavior, ADHD Attention Deficit
Hyperactivity Disorder, Depression, Behavior with Depressive Features, Anxiety, Neurosis.Aggression Risk:
I, R1, am challenged by mental illness, mania, and psychosis. I am noted to respond/react to internal
stimuli. Symptoms are manifested by aggression when agitated. Behavior: The resident expresses
maladaptive behavioral symptoms related to: A diagnosis of chronic mental illness, a substance abuse
disorder.R1 has presented with using the utensils that are provided at mealtime, to barricade himself in his
room. Due to R1's h/o suicidal ideation this behavior poses a risk to his safety. R1 is to be provided with
plastic silverware only. R1 is given plastic silverware to prevent him from barricading himself in the
room.Isolating: The resident expresses
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145784
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
maladaptive behavioral symptoms related to isolating himself in his room. Intervention: Involve the resident
to supportive incidental, group or 1:1 counseling, as appropriate. Indicate treatment modality.Community
Access: I, R1, do not appear to be capable of unsupervised outside pass privileges at this time. I require
support and supervision in order to safely access the community independently rt: mental health needs.
Intervention: Conduct a community survival skills assessment or similar community safety evaluation to
reasonably the person's ability to safely determine and respectfully negotiate within the outside community.
Initiated 6/18/25. No assessment dated [DATE] found in R1's documents.R1's comprehensive assessment
section C cognitive patterns dated 5/7/2025 documents a brief interview for mental status score of 14. R1 is
cognitively intact.R1's comprehensive assessment section E behavior dated 5/7/25 does not document any
behaviors despite V13 PRSC's concern of R1's delusions prior to his elopement during interview on 7/9/25.
R1's comprehensive assessment section GG functional abilities dated 5/7/25 documents he required
supervision or touching assistance (helper provides verbal cues and/or touching/steading and/or contact
guard assistance as resident completes activity. Assistance may be provided throughout the activity or
intermittently. The following activities are documented: toileting hygiene, shower/bathing, personal hygiene,
sit to stand, chair/bed to chair transfer, toilet transfer, tub/shower transfer, walking 10 feet, 50 feet with two
turns, and 150 feet.R1's 7/13/25 hospital records document a referring diagnosis of Schizoaffective disorder
(a mental illness characterized by psychotic symptoms of hallucinations and delusions plus significant
mood disturbances (mania or depression)). R1 presented to the emergency department for increased
mania and eloping from a nursing facility to Wisconsin. R1 stated, I just wanted to leave for a while. He is
internally preoccupied. Patient is in need of inpatient psychiatric hospitalization for mood stabilization and
safety.Visit diagnoses include Compulsive behavior, Bipolar affective disorder, current episode manic (a
period of abnormally elevated or irritable mood, increased energy, and activity levels, often associated with
bipolar disorder. Schizoaffective disorder.R1's mental status exam documents: patient's grooming and
hygiene is poor. Thought content: Auditory hallucinations are present. Delusions and paranoia are present.
Insight/Judgment: poor.This patient is admitted to the hospital for stabilization of acute psychiatric issues.
Will titrate medications and provide psychotherapeutic services on the unit and within the milieu in order to
improve decompensated symptoms.R1 received prescribed medications for stabilization and remained
hospitalized .On 7/15/25 at 3:59 PM, V21 NP Nurse Practitioner documented on R1 during his
hospitalization: Late Entry: Facility cannot meet the resident's requirements due to extreme psychiatric
needs. He is an elopement risk. Presently patient is a threat to himself and others and is not appropriate to
remain at Briar Place. Involuntary discharge requested.On 7/17/25 at 11:35 AM, V14 Psychiatric Rehab
Services Assistant Director documented on R1 during his hospitalization: Social Service Note: On this date,
[NAME] was reserved with IVD due to error on previous form. Attached with IVD was bed hold policy and
stamped and addressed envelope. Social worker [NAME] present at the time of drop off. [NAME] was told
how to appeal and the process. [NAME] expressed his understanding had no concerns.The revised 1/25
Policy and Procedure Missing Resident states in part: It is the policy of this facility to report and investigate
all reports of missing residents.Procedure: 1. All personnel are responsible for reporting a resident
attempting to leave the premises, or suspected of missing, to the charge nurse as soon as practical. This
includes any resident that did not sign out on pass and/or did not notify a staff member of his or her
leaving.3. Should an employee discover that a resident is missing from the facility, he or she should: f. The
Administrator and Director of Nursing will evaluate the situation and develop a plan of action based on the
individual resident. The following steps should occur: 11. The decision to notify
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145784
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
the Illinois Department of Public Health is made by the Administrator.a. The Illinois Department of Public
Health is notified after the confused/disoriented resident is missing for 24 hours and all attempts to locate
the resident have been exhausted.- This notification does not include the resident who is alert/oriented and
has made a decision to leave the facility and not return. The Immediate Jeopardy that began on 7/3/2025
was removed on 7/24/2025 when the facility took the following actions to remove the immediacy. R1's
window and facility exit doors were immediately secured to prevent further risk of elopement. A full facility
search was initiated, including resident rooms, common areas, stairwells, and secured outdoor spaces. A
search of the surrounding community, including the parking lot, adjacent properties, and nearby streets was
conducted. The local police department was notified, and a formal missing person's report was filed. R1's
family/ responsible party was notified of the incident and ongoing search efforts. Staff contacted area
hospitals and local shelters to inquire whether R1 had been admitted or presented for care.The
Administrator and Assistant Director of Social Services remained in contact with law enforcement, family
members, local hospitals, and shelters every four hours until R1 was located and transported to a hospital
on 7/13/25. R1 is not returning to the facility.The facility Maintenance Director replaced the stationary
window bracket in R1's room. The repair was verified by the Administrator to ensure the window was no
longer able to be manipulated.The facility has implemented a system to ensure that residents who require
supervision due to elopement risk and/or recent elopement attempts receive adequate supervision and do
not leave unsupervised. The Administrator educated all staff including the Activity Director, Activity Aides,
admission Director, Assistant Director of Nursing, Business Office Manager, Certified Drug and Alcohol
Counselor, Certified Nursing Assistants, Cooks, Dietary Manager, Dietary Aides, Director of Nursing,
Housekeeping Director, Housekeepers, Human Resources Director, Infection Preventionist, Licensed
Practical Nurses, Maintenance Director, Maintenance Tech, MDS Nurse, Medical Records Director,
Receptionists, Registered Nurses, Restorative Aides, Social Workers, Social Service Aides, Staffing
Coordinator, and Wound Care Nurse on the facility's elopement policy and how to identify and respond to
elopement risk in residents with psychiatric disorders. The education reviewed the facility's policy for
identifying residents at risk for elopement through completion of the Elopement Risk Review assessment in
the resident's chart on admission/re-admission (completed by admitting nurse) and quarterly and with
changes in condition (completed by the social worker). Staff were educated that the results of these
assessments are used to develop an individualized care plan to reduce the risk of resident elopement and
that residents identified as high-risk for elopement have their pictures at the nurse's stations and the front
desk. The education reviewed that staff are required to provide supervision for elopement risk residents as
outlined in the resident care plan. No new policies, procedures, or protocols have been implemented. The
facility reinforced the existing elopement prevention policy and procedure through comprehensive staff
education. This education ensures that all team members understand the facility's current elopement
prevention system, including how residents are assessed for risk, how care plans are developed and
updated, and how supervision expectations are communicated and maintained.Additionally, staff were
educated how to identify and manage behaviors associated with increased elopement risk in residents with
psychiatric disorders. The staff were educated that residents with psychiatric disorders may attempt to
leave due to delusional beliefs, paranoia or hallucinations, manic impulsivity, agitation, suicidal ideations,
history of trauma, substance cravings, and lack of insight into care needs. The warning signs of elopement
risk were indicated including verbalizing distress, pacing, agitation, or trying to avoid staff, expressing
paranoid thoughts, asking where exits are, loitering near doors/windows, packing bags or hiding items,
refusing care,
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145784
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Briar Place Nursing
6800 West Joliet
Indian Head Park, IL 60525
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
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sudden isolation, or mood change. Situational triggers were also identified including new admission or
recent hospitalization, medication changes, increased psychotic symptoms, conflict with peers or staff, and
significant life events or trauma.Staff were educated to respond by not escalating the situation, remaining
calm, validating the resident's feelings, not challenging hallucinations or delusions and instead validating
feelings, ensuring safety by staying nearby and alerting the nurse immediately, not leaving the resident
unsupervised, and reporting/documenting the behavior. Prevention strategies were discussed including
knowing who is high-risk, reviewing care plans and supervision requirements, removing potentially harmful
objects from the environment, securing rooms with compromised windows, and reporting any change in
behavior immediately to the nurse. Evidence that education took place was documented by staff signing an
in-service attendance sheet at the time education was provided in person. For staff who received education
via phone, the Administrator documented educated via phone next to the staff member's name on the
same in-service sheet, with a witness signature included. Staff who are on vacation or leave of absence will
receive this education upon their return, prior to their next scheduled shift. This education will also be
provided to all new hire staff during orientation. The facility does not employ agency staff. This education
began on 7/9/25 and was completed on 7/17/25. The facility has implemented a comprehensive plan to
ensure that all 3-piece windows in resident-accessible areas are secure and cannot be manipulated for
elopement. A facility-wide inspection was completed by the Maintenance Director to verify that windows are
secured and cannot be manipulated for elopement. Any windows identified as not secure or able to be
manipulated for elopement
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