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BELLA TERRA WHEELINGCMS #1458359 citations on this visit
9 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 9 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Some Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure food containers are stored off the floor and ensure staff are employing hygienic practices during food handling in the dining room. This deficiency has the potential to affect all 165 residents receiving food from the kitchen. Findings include: On 4/23/2024 at 11:05 AM, observed 6 cans of fruit cocktail on the floor in the dry storage room during the initial tour. On 4/23/2024 at 11:05 AM, V12 (Cook) stated those cans should not be on the floor. On 4/23/2024 at 01:00 PM, V1 (Administrator) stated cans of food should be stored on the shelves when delivered. It should be off the floor. On 4/23/2024 at 12:23 PM, observed V13 (Dietary Aide) during lunch in the dining room touched and adjusted her eyeglasses with gloved hands then proceeded to continue preparing food without performing hand hygiene and changing gloves. On 4/23/2024 at 12:24 PM, V13 said I should have changed gloves before continuing to prepare food. On 4/24/2025 at 10:31 AM, V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Control) stated V13 should have removed her gloves and performed hand hygiene after touching her eyeglasses and before continuing her task. Policy: Food Storage - Dry Goods, Revision History Date: October 2019 Policy Statement: It is the center policy to insure all dry goods will be appropriately stored in accordance with guidelines of the FDA Food Code. Action Steps: Dry Storage 1. (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 4 Event ID: 145835 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 145835 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/26/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bella Terra Wheeling 730 West Hintz Road Wheeling, IL 60090 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 0812 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm The Dining Services Director or designee is responsible to store all items 6 inches above the floor on shelves. Facility unable to provide Food Handling Policy Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145835 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 4 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 145835 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/26/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bella Terra Wheeling 730 West Hintz Road Wheeling, IL 60090 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 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to implement appropriate transmission-based precaution and to provide the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) supplies readily accessible for use by staff and visitors for 3 of 3 residents (R153, R47, R131) reviewed for transmission-based precaution in a sample of 37. Residents Affected - Few Findings include: On 4/23/2024 at 12:05 PM, R153 identified positive COVID 19 and on isolation. Observed isolation signage outside room as Contact Precaution, no other sign identified. On 4/23/2024 at 12:05 PM, V11 (License Practical Nurse - LPN) stated R153 is on isolation for COVID 19 and should have a signage of Contact and Droplet Precaution. On 4/23/2024 at 01:00 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing - DON) said R153 should be Droplet Precaution. On 4/24/2024 at 10:31 AM, V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Control) stated R153 should have a signage outside the room of Contact and Droplet Precaution. On 4/23/2024 at 11:45 AM, R47 and R131 on Contact Precaution with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) bin set-up outside the room. PPE bin without the necessary glove supplies readily accessible for use by staff and visitors. On 4/23/2024 at 11:49 AM, V10 (Registered Nurse - RN) said there should be gloves on the isolation bin for immediate use. Central Supply Personnel is responsible for making sure there is PPE supplies available. V10 stated I will go look for gloves now. On 4/24/2024 at 10:31 AM, V3 (Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Control) stated isolation bin should have the complete PPE supplies, including gloves, readily accessible for use. (R153) Order Summary Report include: Isolation Precaution: Contact/Droplet - Reason for Isolation: COVID+ (R47, R131) Order Summary Report include: Isolation- contact precautions, Reason for isolation: MRSA sacral wound Care Plan: Focus: R153 requires Droplet/Contact Precautions related to: COVID 19 Focus: Isolation Contact Precautions: R47 is on contact isolation related to MRSA of wound Focus: Isolation Contact Precautions: R131 is on contact isolation related to MRSA of wound Policy: Name: Infection Prevention and Control, Revised 10/23/23 (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145835 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 4 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 145835 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/26/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Bella Terra Wheeling 730 West Hintz Road Wheeling, IL 60090 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 0880 Policy Statement: Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm The facility has established a policy to Identify, Record, Investigate, Control, Test, and Prevent infections in the facility. The facility will also maintain a record of incidents and corrective actions implemented for identified infection. Residents Affected - Few Procedures 7. A transmission-based precaution set up will be provided outside the resident's room to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like gown and gloves to staff and visitors entering the resident's room. 8. A sign will be provided outside the room for residents on transmission-based precaution indicating the type of the precaution (Contact, Droplet, or EBP). FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145835 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 4

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Citations

9 citations 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.

  • 0812GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F812 - Food safety requirements

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0311GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  • 0324GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0346GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

  • 0351GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

  • 0354GeneralS&S Fpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  • 0920GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F920 - Dining and Resident Activities

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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What happened during the April 26, 2024 survey of BELLA TERRA WHEELING?

This was a inspection survey of BELLA TERRA WHEELING on April 26, 2024. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at BELLA TERRA WHEELING on April 26, 2024?

Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordanc..."

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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