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Inspection visit

Inspection

FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTRCMS #1459371 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident had his prescribed medication when leaving the facility on a pass home overnight for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for medications in the sample of 3. The findings include: The Nurse's Notes dated 11/28/24 for R1 did not show that he left the building on a pass with his power of attorney. A handwritten note given to R1's POA (Power of Attorney) on 11/28/24 showed, R1 does not have medication strip to provide his mother while out on pass. The note was signed by V4 LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). The MAR (Medication Administration Record) dated November 2024 for R1 showed on 11/28/24 R1 received his morning medications. R1's evening medications for 11/28/24 were latanoprost opthalmic 0.005%, melatonin 3mg, benztropin mesylate 1mg, depakote 250 mg, depakote 500mg, lorazepam 0.5 mg, pepcid 20 mg, risperidone 0.25 mg. R1's morning medications for 11/29/24 were: aripirazole 5mg, atenolol 50 mg, furosemide 20 mg, spironolactone 50 mg, benztropine mesylat 1 mg, depakote 250 mg, depakote 500 mg, lorazepam 0.5 mg, pepcid 20 mg, risperidone 0.25 mg. R1's MAR dated 11/29/24 had a 1 documented for his morning medications which meant away from the facility with meds. On 12/12/24 at 9:10 AM, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated if a resident is going out for a morning appointment medications are given before the resident leaves. V2 stated if the resident is coming back after their appointment then medications would not be sent with the resident. V2 stated the nurse will ask when the resident is returning and if they are going to be out to dinner, shopping etc then the nurse sends the evening medications with the resident. If the resident is going home overnight or for a few days there are tiny envelopes with lines on them to put medications in. They write the name of the medication and when it is due on the envelope. They need to send medications with them. On 12/12/24 at 11:49 AM, V4 LPN stated, R1 was getting ready to leave and his strip of medications were not in the medication cart. V7 (R1's POA - Power of Attorney) was here and it was explained to her. V4 stated V7 was upset and asked why his medications were not there. V4 stated she did not know why. V4 stated she told V6 LPN and she showed her how to order medications. V4 stated they had some of his medications but not all of them. V4 stated she did not know which specific medications went with R1. V4 stated she knew the medication strip containing pills wasn't there. What was available was given is small envelopes that were labeled. V4 stated she did not know which medications were (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 2 Event ID: 145937 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 145937 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/12/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Forest City Rehab & Nrsg Ctr 321 Arnold Avenue Rockford, IL 61108 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 0755 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few given. V4 stated she did not have access to the medication machine and she did not look to see if the medications were in there. On 12/12/24 at 11:54 AM, the 2300 hall medication cart had R1's medications inside. The medications that were in a strip (medication in long plastic cover that were individually packaged and labeled) benztropine mesylate 1mg, famotidine 20 mg, risperidone 0.25 mg, aripiprazole 5mg, atenolol 50 mg, and furosemide 20mg. The Care Plan dated 10/30/24 for R1 showed he has a history of exhibiting behaviors of moderate anger related to psychotic symptoms due to his delusions. Administration of psychoactice medications as ordered by physician and monitor adverse side effects R1 has diagnoses that include schizophrenia. R1 has orders for psychotropic medications as ordered. Administartion of psychoactive medications as ordered by physician R1 is on diuretic therapy related to hypertension. Administer medication as ordered. R1 is at risk of developing elevate blood pressure due to essential (primary) hypertension. Medications s ordered per medical doctor. R1 has been diagnosed with geralized anxiety disorder and schizophrenia necessitating the use of psychotropic medication to help manage and alleviate symptoms associated with anxiety and schizophrenia. Carry out medication management regiment as prescribed. R1 is at risk for complications and abdominal discomfort related to astroesophageal reflux disease. Administer medications as ordered per medical doctor. The facilities Guidebook (9/2024) showed, all residents/family/responsible party are expected to sign out at the door when you are leaving. When signing out for an extended period of time with family, you will also be asked to check in/out with your nurse for medications. The Policy & Procedure Administering Medications (1/1/2020) medications shall be administered in physician's written/verbal orders upon verification of the right medication, dose, route, time, and positive verification of the resident's identity when no contraindications are identified and the medication is labeled according to accepted standards. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145937 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0755GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F755 - Pharmacy Services

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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What happened during the December 12, 2024 survey of FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR?

This was a inspection survey of FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR on December 12, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR on December 12, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharm..."

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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