F 0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to identify a new skin alteration for a resident
who is at risk for developing pressure wounds which applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for pressure
wounds in a sample of 3.
Residents Affected - Few
The findings include:
R1 facility assessment dated [DATE] showed R1 is a [AGE] year-old cognitive male resident admitted to the
facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which include a history of traumatic brain injury, bilateral lower leg
amputation, lack of coordination, and unspecified dementia. This assessment showed R1 is dependent or
needs maximum assistance with activities of daily living which include transferring, bed mobility,
showering/bathing, and getting dressed.
On 7/1/25 at 10:30 AM, V2 Director of Nursing performed a skin check on R1. During the skin check, two
open areas were identified. One on the right and left lower buttocks. The right open area was measured at
1.2 x 0.5 x 0.1 centimeters (cm). The left buttock open area was measured at 0.75 x 2.0 x 0.1 cm. Both
open areas were light red with slight, thin, clear exudate. Both open areas were over previously healed
pressure wounds.
The facility's undated list of residents with pressure wounds provided on 7/1/25 did not have R1 listed as a
resident with current pressure wounds.
The facility's scheduling calendar and sign out log show R1 had an appointment with a new primary care
provider (PCP) on 6/26/25. These documents showed R1 left the faciity on 6/26/25 at 9:30 AM and returned
to the facility at 12:12 PM.
R1's shower sheet dated 6/26/25 showed R1 received a complete bed bath with discoloration on buttocks.
This document showed no new identified open areas.
On 7/1/25 at 10:15 AM, V12 PCP office nurse stated during R1's office visit (6/26/25) two open areas were
identified on R1 lower buttocks.
R1's medical record showed no new orders, skin assessments, or progress notes related to new open skin
areas.
R1's current care plan showed R1 is at risk for skin breakdown with interventions which include routine skin
checks being done daily with cares and weekly with bath or shower schedules. Any new skin issues or
concerns should be relayed to the charge nurse for further assessments and or treatments.
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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)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Facility ID:
If continuation sheet
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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
07/01/2025
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 0686
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
On 7/1/25 at 3:00 PM, V2 stated when providing cares for a resident staff should be looking for skin
changes/alterations. When a new skin alteration is found they should be notified so they can get the new
treatment orders.
The facility's wound policy dated 1/2025 showed the purpose of the policy is to promote a systemic
approach and monitoring process for the care of residents with existing wounds and for those who are at
risk for skin breakdown.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
145818
If continuation sheet
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