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Inspection visit

Health 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 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure residents pressure injury treatments were being completed for 2 of 3 residents (R2 & R3) reviewed for pressure injury in the sample of 4.The findings include:The findings include:1. Face Sheet dated 10/21/25 for R2 showed diagnoses including stage 4 pressure ulcer to the left lower back, type 2 diabetes mellitus, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, adult failure to thrive, gastroesophageal reflux disease, anxiety, falls, and peripheral vascular disease.The Wound Care Physician Note dated 10/16/25 for R2 showed a stage 4 pressure wound to the left lower back with the objective of treatment to prevent deterioration. The October 2025 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for R2 showed, collagen matrix silver external sheet - apply to wound topically one time a day every Saturday and Sunday for wound care and it was not signed off as being completed on 10/4/25 and 10/5/25. Wound care: left lower back - cleanse with wound cleanser, skin prep to peri wound, pack with collagen with silver and cover with gauze island dressing one time a day every Saturday and Sunday that was not signed off as being completed on 10/4/25 and 10/5/25. Wound Care: left lower back: cleanse with wound cleanser, skin prep peri wound, pack with antiseptic soaked kerlix and cover with gauze island dressing one time a day every Saturday and Sunday that was not signed off as being completed on 10/18/25. On 10/21/25 at 4:00 PM, V8 Wound Care Nurse stated the day the treatment order is put into the computer is the start date for the treatment. If the order was entered on 10/4/25 then the treatment would start on 10/5/25. V8 stated the treatments should be marked off on the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) after it is completed by the nurse. V8 stated she does wound treatments Monday - Friday and the floor nurses do the treatments on the weekends. V8 stated if it is not documented then it is not done. V8 stated it is important that residents receive their wound treatments as ordered so they don't get worse or become infected. V8 reviewed the October 2025 TAR for R2 and confirmed that some of the weekend treatments were not signed off as being completed and should have been.R2's Care Plan dated 9/22/25 showed wound management of left lower back. Provide wound care per treatment order. The facility's Pressure Ulcer and Skin Condition Assessment Policy (10/17/20) showed, physician ordered treatments shall be initialed by the staff on the Treatment Administration Record after each administration.2. The Face Sheet dated 10/21/25 for R3 showed diagnoses including right sided hemiplegia, obesity, asthma, traumatic brain injury, stage 3 pressure ulcer of right ankle, schizoaffective disorder, and edema. The October 2025 Treatment Administration Record (TAR) for R3 showed right lateral ankle - cleanse with wound cleanser, skin prep to peri-wound bed and cover with gauze island dressing one time a day every Saturday and Sunday for wound care that was not signed off as being completed on 10/4/25, 10/5/25, and 10/18/25.On 10/21/25 at 4:00 PM, V8 Wound Care Nurse stated the day the treatment order is put into the computer is the start date for the treatment. If the order was entered on 10/4/25 then the treatment would start on 10/5/25. V8 stated the treatments should be marked off on the Treatment Administration Record (TAR) after it is completed by the nurse. V8 stated she does wound treatments Monday - Friday and the floor Residents Affected - Few (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 10/22/2025 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 0686 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete nurses do the treatments on the weekends. V8 stated if it is not documented then it is not done. V8 stated it is important that residents receive their wound treatments as ordered so they don't get worse or become infected. V8 reviewed the October 2025 TAR for R3 and confirmed that some of the weekend treatments were not signed off as being completed and should have been.R3's Care Plan dated 9/10/25 showed, pressure ulcer to right lateral ankle related to pressure over bony prominences, mechanical factors, and alteration in sensation manifested by hemiplegia affecting right dominant side. Followed by a sound care provider. Provide wound care per treatment order.The facility's Pressure Ulcer and Skin Condition Assessment Policy (10/17/20) showed, physician ordered treatments shall be initialed by the staff on the Treatment Administration Record after each administration. 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.

  • 0686GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F686 - Skin Integrity

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 22, 2025 survey of FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR?

This was a inspection survey of FOREST CITY REHAB & NRSG CTR on October 22, 2025. 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 October 22, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."

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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