F 0600
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment,
and neglect by anybody.
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from physical abuse for 2 of 3
residents (R1, R2) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 6. This failure resulted in R1 being kicked in the
genitals and R2 being pushed to the ground and sustaining a fracture of his left femur.
The findings include:
R1's face sheet showed he was admitted to the facility 4/23/2021 with diagnoses to include acute kidney
failure, obstructive uropathy, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and major depressive disorder. R1's medical
record showed he had an inguinal hernia repair 3/13/25 and could return to normal activity 3/17/25. R1's
2/17/25 assessment showed he has no cognitive impairment and exhibits no behaviors.
On 3/22/25 at 10:12 AM, R1 was sitting in his room watching television. R1 was calm and pleasant. R1
declined to discuss the incident with the surveyor.
R1's 3/20/25 Nursing Progress Note showed, Resident [R1] states [R2] kicked him, and he pushed him
back and resident [R2] fell down. [R2] denied all treatment and said he was not hurt.
R2's face sheet showed he was admitted to the facility 6/19/23 with diagnoses to include alcohol
dependence, epilepsy, Wernicke's encephalopathy, and mood disorder.
R2's facility assessment dated [DATE] showed he has severe cognitive impairment and exhibits
hallucinations and delusions. R2's care plan initiated 3/14/24 showed, The resident requires psychotropic
medication to help manage and alleviate: Agitation and aggressive behavior .
R2's 3/22/25 Nursing Progress Note showed, Late entry on 3/20/25, I heard an altercation went to observe
resident laying on the floor when resident tried to sit notice his left leg was awkwardly placed. 911 called
and the DON (Director of Nursing), ED (Emergency Department) and brother, other resident stated that
resident kicked him, and he pushed him back.
R2's acute care hospital notes dated 3/20/25 showed, . CT (Diagnostic Scan) of the left hip showed:
Displaced fracture of the proximal femoral shaft .
On 3/22/25 at 10:15 AM, V3 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) said, . [R2] gets confused and doesn't
understand why he is here. [R2] is ambulatory and roams the halls . He gets aggressive with other
residents but usually just verbally . If you don't intervene fast enough a fight could start because he won't
back down from anybody .
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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)
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Event ID:
145818
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
145818
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
03/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Rock River Health Care
707 West Riverside Boulevard
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 0600
Level of Harm - Actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
On 3/22/25 at 12:45 PM, V7 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) said, . My coworker was screaming my
name to help, [R2] was on the floor in pain . I've never seen him yell at or be physical with other residents.
He says a lot of things but never seen him be physical .
On 3/22/25 at 12:24 PM, V6 CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) said, [R2] was on the floor. I asked [R1] what
happened, and he said [R2] kicked him in the balls, so he hit him . [R1] said he punched him .
On 3/22/25 at 10:22 AM, V4 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) said, On that day [R2] was agitated . I tried to
redirect him but towards the end of the day he starts sundowning (period of increased behaviors in the
evening hours) . I heard yelling, usually when you got yelling, there is something going on, by the time I got
out there I saw [R1] standing up and [R2] was on the floor. I asked what happened and [R1] said [R2]
kicked him . [R2] said 'I did something I shouldn't of' . when he started trying to get up, he started yelling
about his leg . I have never seen [R2] hit but he is verbally aggressive . I think since [R1] just had that
hernia repair it was a reaction to get getting kicked. [R1] told me it was a reaction . When [R2] gets verbally
aggressive you have to intervene as quickly as possible .
The facility's policy with issue date of 01/24 showed, Abuse Prevention Program . Policy: Residents have
the right to be free from abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of property or mistreatment .
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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