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Inspection visit

Health inspection

GROVE OF SKOKIE, THECMS #1458601 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 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interviews and record reviews the facility failed to keep a resident free from being physically abused by another resident. This failure applied to two (R3 and R4) of three residents reviewed for abuse. Findings include: R3 is a [AGE] year-old female with a diagnoses history of Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Paranoid Personality Disorder, Unspecified Psychosis not due to a Substance or Known Physiological Condition who was admitted to the facility 01/31/23. R3's admission's hospital report dated 01/20/23 documents R3 was sent to the hospital with a petition form nursing facility due to increasing agitation, paranoid, aggressive and bizarre behavior. R3 was petitioned from a healthcare facility related to delusional, paranoid, and physically aggressive behaviors towards co peers. R3's current care plan for abuse revised 05/11/23 documents she has a history of medical and mental health comorbidities, denies being a victim or perpetrator of abuse, has trouble with personal boundaries, may have some risk of engaging in untoward or conflictual behavior and evoking responses from others due to decline in cognitive functioning; she was involved in an altercation with a peer, the situation was instigated by a peer and involved inappropriate language; R3's current care plan for behavior initiated 03/29/23 documents she has trouble regulating personal behavior, demonstrates behavioral distress (such as physical aggression) with interventions including monitor and assess for mood/behaviors and provide redirection; R3's current care plan for history of aggressive/inappropriate behavior initiated 02/05/23 documents she has a history of aggressive, inappropriate, attention-seeking and/or maladaptive behavior, verbal or physical aggression with interventions including intervene when any inappropriate behavior is observed. R3's progress note dated 5/11/2023 05:18 PM documents writer was made aware by staff that resident was physically aggressive towards another resident. Resident remains on 1:1 monitoring. R3's abuse investigation report dated 05/17/23 documents on 05/11/23 at approximately 5 PM V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse) reported to V2 (Director of Nursing) that R3 became aggressive with R4 when they were attempting to pass each other in the hallway. R4 was interviewed and reported while ambulating in the hallway by wheelchair she was suddenly attacked by R3 who when passing by suddenly got up and tried to grab R4's arm. R4's arm was observed with three small scratch marks with no bleeding. V10 was interviewed and reported he observed R3 get up from her wheelchair and walk towards R4 in the hall and R3 reported while passing R4 in the hallway R4 was rude to her which R4 denied; V10 (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: 145860 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 145860 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/01/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Grove of Skokie, The 9000 LA Vergne Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 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 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few reported R3 immediately got up from her wheelchair and aggressively went towards R4 and tried to grab her arm. A total of five staff members were interviewed and reported they have never witnessed R3 physically abuse R4. The report did not include any information that any other staff witnessed the incident or were present during the incident. R4's progress note dated 05/11/2023 5:59 PM documents resident was sent out after she got in physical fight with another resident and was admitted to the hospital for right upper arm contusion. R4's progress note dated 05/13/2023 documents the resident readmitted from the hospital with diagnosis of shoulder pain post altercation. R4's hospital report dated 05/13/23 documents her chief complaint as right shoulder pain after altercation; she presented to the hospital with right shoulder pain after being hit by another resident and reported feeling a bone on her shoulder that isn't usually there. She was admitted by the emergency room after concern for safety at nursing home. R4 reported taking Tylenol and tramadol with relief for chronic arthritis. For shoulder pain after altercation with chronic osteoarthritis, increased tramadol to QID (four times daily) as needed. R4's current physician orders document an active order effective 05/13/23 for 50mg of Tramadol tablet by mouth every 12 hours as needed for pain. On 05/31/22 from 11:47 AM - 12:10 PM V13 (Social Services Worker) reported R3's mood fluctuates from being joyous and happy to delusional. V13 stated R3 can lash out at a resident for no reason if they are talking to themselves and she believes they are talking to her. V5 (Social Services Director) stated she did observe in R3's admission paperwork that while in the hospital she was noted with exhibiting auditory hallucinations, aggravated aggression, and paranoia. V5 stated prior to being in the hospital before admission to the facility R3 had been noted to be at of halfway house. V5 stated per R3's admission paperwork while she was at the halfway house, she exhibited delusional, paranoid, and physically aggressive behaviors to her co peers. V5 stated typically when residents exhibit these behaviors they are monitored. V5 stated R3's triggers involve her delusions. On 05/31/23 from 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM R4 stated during the incident with R3 as she was heading to her room R3 suddenly lunged at her. R4 stated she raised her arm to protect herself and R3 grabbed down on her arm. R4 stated her right shoulder still hurts and they tell her it's ok but she feels its probably dislocated. R4 reported her pain in her right shoulder at a level 10. R4 stated she needs to use her hands and arms daily and it is difficult because of her shoulder pain. R4 stated although she has arthritis her pain seems worse after the incident where she was attacked by R3. R4 stated she is terrified of being at the facility because of the attack by R3 and is only remaining at the facility for the sake of her R7 (Family Member) On 05/31/23 from 12:51 PM - 1:00 PM V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated he was R3's nurse on 05/11/23. V10 stated before the incident R3 was talking with him while he was working behind the nurses station. V10 stated R3 left the nurses station and began walking down the hallway towards the beverage cart. V10 stated he assumed R3 was going to get some tea from the cart. V10 stated he suddenly heard R3 yell from the hallway and upon responding to the yelling he then found R3 standing with her feet caught under R4's wheelchair and holding R4's arm. V10 stated R4 reported to him that R3 attacked her and R3 reported to him that while she was getting tea R4 called her profane names. V10 stated he did not see the interaction between R3 and R4 before or during the incident. V10 stated he only recalled a male dietary staff present during the incident and he did not witness any part of the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145860 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 145860 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 06/01/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Grove of Skokie, The 9000 LA Vergne Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 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 situation because his back was turned towards the residents. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm On 05/31/23 from 2:00 PM - 2:33 PM V1 (Administrator) would not specify the level of supervision needed for R3 due to her delusional behavior and history of physical aggression with others as reported by social services. V1 stated the residents are monitored at all times by all staff and includes frequent rounding and staff assigned for frequent rounding, however it is not possible to observe them at every moment. V1 stated an incident can occur if a staff member looks away for even a second. V1 stated it is possible to adequately monitor residents while performing other duties by alternately observing the residents whereabouts and activity between performing work duties such as reviewing health records or passing medication. V1 stated the facility cannot provide one to one supervision for residents on a consistent basis. V1 stated she had not received any information that there were any dietary staff present during R3's incident of being physically aggressive with R4 on 05/11/23. V1 stated all the staff who were interviewed regarding the incident reported that they did not witness the incident. V1 stated due to R3 being delusional it's possible that her report of being verbally attacked by R4 did not occur. V1 agreed if there was a verbal altercation between R3 and R4 prior to the physical altercation as reported by V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse) that any staff present should have been alerted to the situation and intervened to prevent escalation. Residents Affected - Few The facility's abuse policy reviewed 06/01/23 states: It is the policy of the facility to provide professional care and services in an environment that is free from any type of abuse. Abuse is willful infliction of mistreatment or injury. Abuse assumes intent to harm, but inadvertent or careless behavior done deliberately that results in harm may be considered abuse. Physical abuse includes but not limited to infliction of injury that occurs other than by accidental means and requires medical attention. Examples include grabbing and roughly handling. Prevention includes identify, correct and intervene in situations in which abuse is more likely to occur; deployment of sufficient staff to deal with behaviors in the units; monitoring of residents with needs and behaviors that might lead to conflicts. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145860 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.

  • 0600GeneralS&S Dpotential for 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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What happened during the June 1, 2023 survey of GROVE OF SKOKIE, THE?

This was a inspection survey of GROVE OF SKOKIE, THE on June 1, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GROVE OF SKOKIE, THE on June 1, 2023?

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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