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Inspection visit

Inspection

ROCK RIVER HEALTH CARECMS #1458181 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

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 . (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: 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: 145818 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.

  • 0600SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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Common questions about this visit

What happened during the March 24, 2025 survey of ROCK RIVER HEALTH CARE?

This was a inspection survey of ROCK RIVER HEALTH CARE on March 24, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ROCK RIVER HEALTH CARE on March 24, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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