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Inspection visit

Health inspection

FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTERCMS #1459172 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

145917 03/10/2025 Fair Oaks Health Care Center 471 Terra Cotta Avenue Crystal Lake, IL 60014
F 0580 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Based on interview and record review the facility failed to notify the physician of resident's rash on the day it was identified. This applies to 1 of 4 (R1) in the sample of 4 reviewed for notification. Residents Affected - Few The findings include: On 3/10/2025 at 9:44AM, V6 Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) stated she worked with [R1] on 2/21/2025 and [R1] mentioned she had a rash on her neck. V6 stated she did see a blotchy red area on her neck and believes she reported to the nurse but was unsure who she reported it to. On 3/10/2025 at 10:39AM, V8 Registered Nurse (RN) stated she vaguely remembers [R1]. V8 stated nobody mentioned a rash to her that day. V8 stated she would have called the doctor if the resident did in fact have a rash. On 3/10/2025 at 12:17AM, V11 Nurse Practitioner (NP) stated she was not notified of [R1's] rash until 2/25/2025 right before [R1] was being discharged . On 3/10/2025 at 1:30PM, V1 Administrator stated the facility did not have documentation of a provider notification for [R1] on 2/21/2025. The facility failed to provide documentation a physician or provider was notified of [R1's] rash that was identified on 2/21/2025. The facility provided Acute Condition Changes - Clinical Protocol policy revised 3/2018 states, . Direct care staff, including nursing assistants will be trained in recognizing subtle but significant changes in the resident (for example, . changes in skin color or condition) and how to communicate these changes to the Nurse. the nursing staff will contact the physician based on the urgency of the situation . the nurse and physician will discuss and evaluate the situation. Page 1 of 2 145917 145917 03/10/2025 Fair Oaks Health Care Center 471 Terra Cotta Avenue Crystal Lake, IL 60014
F 0684 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review the facility failed to assess a resident after a rash was observed by staff. This applies to 1 of 4 (R1) in the sample of 4 reviewed for assessments. Residents Affected - Few The findings include: On 3/10/2025 at 9:44AM, V6 Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) stated she worked with [R1] on 2/21/2025 and [R1] mentioned she had a rash on her neck. V6 stated she did see a blotchy red area on her neck and believes she reported to the nurse but was unsure who she reported it to. On 3/10/2025 at 10:39AM, V8 Registered Nurse (RN) stated she vaguely remembers [R1]. V8 stated nobody mentioned a rash to her that day. V8 stated she would assess the resident if someone told her about a rash and call the doctor if the resident did in fact have a rash. On 3/10/2025 at 10:19AM, V7 Infection Control Preventionist stated if a resident has a rash it is reported to her by the nurse, and she would follow up. V7 stated the physician should be involved so they can assess it as well and see what treatments is needed for it. V7 said assessment and notification should happen on the same day. On 3/10/2025 at 1:30PM, V1 Administrator stated the facility did not have documentation of a skin assessment for [R1] on 2/21/2025. The facility failed to provide documentation an assessment was completed after the rash was identified on 2/21/2025. The facility provided Acute Condition Changes - Clinical Protocol policy revised 3/2018 states, . Direct care staff, including nursing assistants will be trained in recognizing subtle but significant changes in the resident (for example, . changes in skin color or condition) and how to communicate these changes to the Nurse. 145917 Page 2 of 2

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Citations

2 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.

  • 0580GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F580 - Notification of Changes

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  • 0684GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F684 - Quality of care

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

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What happened during the March 10, 2025 survey of FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER on March 10, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FAIR OAKS HEALTH CARE CENTER on March 10, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) tha..."

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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