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Inspection visit

Health inspection

LA BELLA OF EDWARDSVILLECMS #1458461 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 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 observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure care plan interventions were appropriately in place for 2 out of 4 residents (R2, R7) reviewed for accidents in a sample of 18. Findings include: 1. R2's admission Record, dated 3/5/24, documented that R2 was admitted on [DATE]. R2's admission record documented that R2's diagnoses are fracture of T11-T12 vertebra, type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic nephropathy, narcolepsy, hypertensive heart disease with heart failure, venous insufficiency, obstructive and reflux uropathy, depression, anemia, chronic kidney disease, obstructive sleep apnea, neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, essential hypertension, hypothyroidism, mixed hyperlipidemia, benign prostatic hyperplasia and gastro-esophageal reflux disease. R2's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated 2/1/24 documented that R2 is severely cognitively impaired and is dependent on staff for all ADLS (activities of daily living). R2's Care Plan, dated 11/9/23, documented that R2 requires a mechanical lift for all transfers. R2's Fall Risk Assessment, dated 12/19/23, documented that R2 is at high risk for falls. The facility's Incidents by Incident Type document, dated 3/4/24, documented that R2 had falls on 12/18/23, 1/24/23, and 2/2/24. R2's Care Plan, dated 11/9/23, documented that R2 is at risk for falls and is to have the following interventions in place: anticipate and meet resident's needs, be sure the resident's call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed, check the environment for clutter or trip hazards and area is well lit, monitor/encourage appropriate footwear prn (as needed) it continues frequent monitoring of resident to ensure safe positioning and needs are met, keep bed in lowest position acceptable by the resident when the resident is in bed, remind to request assistance when getting up if needed, apply bolsters to bed, mat to right side of bed, it continues scoop mattress to bed. On 3/4/24 at 3:45 pm V10, CPC (Care Plan Coordinator) stated that (R2) is care planned to have a scoop mattress and a floor mat next to the bed. On 3/4/24 at 3:50 pm V10 and writer entered (R2's) room and (R2) was resting on an air mattress without a scoop, nor bolsters. (R2's) floor mat was folded up and leaning against the nightstand. At this time, V10 stated that she would expect (R2) to have a scoop mattress on his bed and that the mat should be on the floor next to the bed. (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 3 Event ID: 145846 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 145846 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/07/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Bella of Edwardsville 6277 Center Grove Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 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 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 2. R7's admission record, dated 3/5/24, documented that R7 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses of acute on chronic congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, morbid (severe) obesity with alveolar hypoventilation, acute and chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia, fusion of spine, pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, muscle weakness, cardiomegaly, hypothyroidism, hyperlipidemia, major depressive disorder, peripheral vascular disease, gastro-esophageal reflux disease, hepatic fibrosis and hyperkalemia. R7's MDS, dated [DATE], documented that R7 is cognitively intact and requires partial/moderate assistance with toilet transfers. The facility's Incidents by Incident Type document, dated 3/4/24, documented that R7 had falls on 2/19/24 and 3/1/24. R7's Fall Risk Assessment, dated 3/4/24, documented that R7 is at high risk for falls. R7's Care Plan, dated 2/21/24, documented that R7 is at risk for falls and is to have the following interventions in place: anticipate and meet resident's needs, be sure the resident's call light is within reach and encourage the resident to use it for assistance as needed, check the environment for clutter or trip hazards and area is well lit, and remind to use walker during transfers. On 3/4/24 at 2:00 pm R7 stated that she has had a couple of falls but the one the other day was not her fault. Resident stated that she didn't have shoes on, the floor was wet, and the CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) did not have a gait belt on her. R7 stated that she did not know the name of the CNA. R7's fall report, dated 3/1/24, documented resident observed on knees in bathroom on floor, resident alert and oriented X 3. Resident states to this nurse resident lost balance while attempting to transfer from toilet to wheelchair, resident denies any pain. R7's Health Status Note, dated 3/1/24 at 18:14, documented This evening 3:30 pm this nurse called to resident room per CNA while assisting resident to restroom resident assisted to floor per resident statement resident lost balance during toileting upon nurse assessment resident alert and oriented X3 resident denies any pain ROM (range of motion) Tol. (tolerated) well resident assisted back into WC (wheelchair) and assisted with needs resident VSS (vital signs stable) refer to flowsheet resident currently sitting up in WC in room call light within reach resident emergency contact made aware via phone call MD made aware. On 3/4/24 at 3:55 PM, writer observed V11 CNA in the restroom with R7. R7 was standing and holding onto the handrail. There was no gait belt on resident, nor was there a walker in the restroom. On 3/4/24 at 4:00 PM V10 CPC stated that she would expect R7 to have a walker in the restroom according to her Care Plan interventions. V10 stated that she would expect the CNAS to put a gait belt on R7 during transfers. On 3/4/24 at 2:20 pm, V8 CNA stated that she does not know where to find the fall intervention information for residents but she could ask the nurse. On 3/4/24 at 2:22 pm, V3 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated that she does not know where the fall intervention information is for the residents. (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145846 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 3 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 145846 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/07/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Bella of Edwardsville 6277 Center Grove Road Edwardsville, IL 62025 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 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 3/4/24 at 2:24 pm, V4 LPN stated that she does not know where the fall intervention information is for the residents. On 3/4/24 at 2:26 pm, V9 LPN stated that she is an agency nurse and she does not know where to find what fall interventions the residents are supposed to have in place. Residents Affected - Few On 3/5/24 at 1:25 pm, V2, DON (Director of Nursing) stated that R7 transferred herself to the toilet when she fell on 3/1/24. V2 stated that R7 has periods of confusion. V2 stated that she does not have any witness statements from staff for R7's fall on 3/1/24. V2 stated that she did not know what CNAS were assigned to R7 at the time of the fall on 3/1/24 without looking at the schedules. V2 stated that she would expect the CNAS to use a gait belt when transferring residents and she would expect the fall interventions to be in place according to the Care Plan. The Facility's Fall Policy, dated 6/23/04, documented it will be the standard of this facility to complete an initial assessment, on-going monitoring/evaluation of resident condition and subsequent intervention development in an attempt to prevent fall and injuries related to falls. Guidelines: 1. As part of the initial assessment, the facility will help identify individuals with a history of falls or risk factors for subsequent falling. It continues, 2. In addition, on admission, the nurse should assess and document/report items such as: vital signs, mental status, gait, pain, medications and active diagnoses. 3. The staff will discuss the resident's risk factors for falling and obtain orders from the physician for appropriate fall preventative devices as is needed. 4. The staff will evaluate, and document falls that occur while the resident is active in the facility census. It continues, 5. If a resident sustains a fall while a resident, staff should attempt to identify possible causes of the fall. It continues, if the cause of the fall is unclear, the IDT (Interdisciplinary Team) will attempt to establish reasonable interventions related to the current condition of the resident to attempt to prevent recurrence. 6. Based on evaluation of an existing fall(s) pertinent interventions will be implemented by staff such as, but not limited to: resident education if appropriate, staff re-education regarding transfer techniques and safety during ADL care, resident footwear, appropriate lightning, maintaining close proximity of frequently used items, mediation reviews, toileting programs, use of hip protectors, referral to therapy for strengthening/coordination/ balance. It continues, 8. Residents should be reviewed routinely or upon change of condition, if needed, to monitor for changes in fall risk factors. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145846 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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.

  • 0689GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F689 - Accidents

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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What happened during the March 7, 2024 survey of LA BELLA OF EDWARDSVILLE?

This was a inspection survey of LA BELLA OF EDWARDSVILLE on March 7, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at LA BELLA OF EDWARDSVILLE on March 7, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."

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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