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CITADEL AT CASA SCALABRINICMS #1459561 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 0610 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to notify the State Survey Agency of an allegation of staff to resident verbal abuse. The facility also failed to protect residents from potential further abuse by allowing a facility staff member to continue working following an allegation of staff to resident verbal abuse. Residents Affected - Few This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 7. The findings include: R1's EMR (Electronic Medical Record) showed R1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with multiple diagnoses including dementia, pulmonary embolism, chronic kidney disease, and overactive bladder. R1's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated July 20, 2023, showed R1 had severe cognitive impairment, required extensive assistance of facility staff for bed mobility, transfers, dressing, and toilet use. The MDS continued to show R1 did not exhibit any physical or verbal behaviors towards others. R1's care plan dated February 2, 2023, showed, [R1] has been noted with feeling restless and anxious especially in the evening into the night which can contribute to combative and aggression at times during care. The care plan continued to show multiple undated interventions including, Allow [R1] to verbalize feelings and listen in non-judgmental manner. On October 2, 2023, at 10:06 AM, V10 (Former Employee) said on September 6, 2023, V10 was in her office and heard R1 and V3 (CNA/Certified Nursing Assistant) arguing from down the hall. V10 continued to say she heard V3 say, You are [expletive] fine, to R1. V10 said she reported the incident to V2 (DON/Director of Nursing) and V2 notified V5 (Assistant Administrator). V10 continued to say V5 contacted her on September 6, 2023, and V10 told V5 what she heard. V10 said V5 asked V10 if she suspected V3 abused R1, and V10 responded yes. V10 continued to say she did not hear any more about this incident and V3 was allowed to keep working on September 6, 2023, and was not suspended. On October 2, 2023, at 1:08 PM, V2 (DON) said V10 reported to V2 that she heard V3 yelling at a resident. V2 said she informed V5 immediately. V2 continued to say she felt V10 reported the incident because V10 was worried about a resident's safety. On October 2, 2023, at 9:53 AM, V5 (Assistant Administrator) said V1 (Administrator) had been on medical leave since August 31, 2023, and should return next week. V5 continued to say V5 was the acting abuse coordinator while V1 was on medical leave. (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: 145956 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 145956 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel at Casa Scalabrini 480 North Wolf Road Northlake, IL 60164 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 0610 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few On October 2, 2023, at 3:11 PM, V5 (Assistant Administrator) said she spoke with V10 on September 6, 2023, and V10 said she heard V3 yelling at a resident and the resident yelling at V3. V5 continued to say V10 reported she heard V3 say you are fine, to the resident. V5 said she had submitted a report to the State Agency today, October 3, 2023, and V3 had been suspended starting October 2, 2023, pending the investigation. V5 continued to say V3 was now suspended because it appeared V3 was screaming at a resident. V5 said it was not originally reported because R1 could not recall what happened. V5 said she had interviewed V3 on September 7, 2023, and V3 didn't have anything to say except R1 was aggressive during toileting. V5 continued to say she should have reported the incident to the State Agency earlier. V5 said a staff member should not scream at a resident. V5 continued to say V3 should had been immediately suspended on September 6, 2023, while the incident was investigated because the report from V10 was V3 was screaming at a resident. On October 3, 2023, at 2:28 PM, V5 said the abuse investigation is ongoing and she is following the abuse policy. V5 continued to say the facility should have followed the abuse policy when this was reported on September 6, 2023. The facility's report to the State Agency dated October 2, 2023, at 2:26 PM, showed, Incident Description: Facility received report from surveyor who is in the building on a complaint survey that per anonymous report, a staff was overheard, 'yelling at a resident while toileting her on 09/06/2023.' Investigation has been initiated. POA (Power of Attorney) and MD (Medical Doctor) have been notified. Final report to follow. The facility's policy titled Abuse Prevention dated 06/2022 showed, .Policy Statement: Our residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of resident property, and exploitation. This includes, but is not limited to, freedom from corporal punishment, involuntary seclusion, verbal, mental, sexual or physical abuse, and physical or chemical restraint not required to treat the resident's symptoms. The objective of the abuse policy is to comply with the seven-step approach to abuse and neglect detection and prevention . Investigation: A. the community will investigate and report any allegations of abuse within timeframes as required by federal, state, and local requirements; B. See 'Abuse Investigation Reporting' policy for reporting guidelines and roles and responsibilities. Protection: A. The community will investigate and report residents from further potential abuse, neglect and exploitation, or mistreatment while abuse investigations are in progress; 1. Respond immediately to protect the alleged victim and integrity of the investigation; 2. Make room or staffing changes, if necessary to protect the resident(s) from the alleged perpetrator; 3. Provide protection from retaliation; and B. Provide emotional support and counseling to the resident during and after the investigation, as needed . The facility's policy titled Abuse Investigation and Reporting dated 07/2022 showed, Policy Statement: All reports of resident abuse, neglect, exploitation, misappropriation of resident property mistreatment, electronic mail, social media, videotaping, photographing, and other imaging of resident and/or injuries of unknown source ('abuse') shall be promptly reported to local, state and federal agencies (as defined by current regulations) and thoroughly investigated by community management. Conclusions of investigations will also be reported, as defined by the [facility] Abuse Prevention policy. Policy Interpretation and Implementation: Role of the Administrator or designee: A. If an incident or suspected incident of resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect or injury of unknown source is reported, the Administrator or designee will assign the investigation to an appropriate individual . D. The Administrator or designee will suspend immediately any employee who has been accused of resident abuse, pending the outcome of the investigation. E. The Administrator or designee will monitor that any further potential abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment is prevented while the (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 145956 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 145956 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/04/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Citadel at Casa Scalabrini 480 North Wolf Road Northlake, IL 60164 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 0610 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete investigation is in progress . Role of the Investigator: A. The individual conducting the investigation will, at a minimum: 1. Review the completed documentation forms; 2. Review the resident's medical record to determine events leading up to the incident; 3. Interview the person(s) reporting the incident; 4. Interview any witnesses to the incident; 5. Interview the resident (as medically appropriate); 6. Interview the resident's Attending Physician as needed to determine the resident's current level of cognitive function and medical condition; 7. Interview associates members (on all shifts) who have had contact with the resident during the period of the alleged incident; 8. Interview the resident's roommate, family members, and visitors; 9. Interview other residents to whom the accused employee provides care or services; and 10. Review events leading up to the alleged incident . Event ID: Facility ID: 145956 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.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F610 - In response to allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment, the

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the October 4, 2023 survey of CITADEL AT CASA SCALABRINI?

This was a inspection survey of CITADEL AT CASA SCALABRINI on October 4, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at CITADEL AT CASA SCALABRINI on October 4, 2023?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."

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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