F 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide a clean, safe, and
comfortable environment for all 196 residents residing in the facility.
Residents Affected - Many
Findings include:
On 07/01/25, at 10:55 AM, R2 stated the facility is dirty. R2 stated that there are a lot of flies/gnats
everywhere inside the facility including in his room, the hallway, the bathrooms, and shower room. R2
stated his garbage is not emptied every day. R2 said, go look inside my bathroom. There is a can of soda
that I drank and put into the garbage three days ago and it is still sitting in there. R2 stated the shower room
is always dirty and that is unsanitary because that is where he goes to get clean.
On 07/01/25, at 11:00 AM, observed can of soda in R2's bathroom trash can and garbage filled half way to
the top of the trash can.
On 07/01/25 at 11:25 AM, observed the following in the shower room on 2nd floor including empty plastic
wrappers, crumbled up brown paper towels, brown soiled/wet toilet paper, a plastic straw, an empty bottle
of shampoo, a wet washcloth lying on a shower chair, three small pieces of a dark brown solid material next
to the toilet bowl and a towel balled up in the corner which had brown stains on it. Tiny black flying insects
were seen flying around the shower drain. The shower drain was covered in a thick coating of hair. In the
shower stall farthest to the right observed the ceiling tiles to be speckled with dark patches of black to gray
fuzzy material and the grout in between the shower tiles on the walls were covered in a black material that
appeared damp and embedded into the crevices. The plastic shower curtain had three to four patches of
light brown material stuck on it. Also, in the area where shower chair is used observed handheld shower
head attached to a pole however the pole was only attached to the wall at the top, it was not anchored at
the bottom so that it the bottom of the poll could easily swing back and forth.
On 07/01/25, at 11:27 AM, V15 (Certified Nursing Assistant) observed the condition of the 2nd floor shower
room and stated, it looks dirty in here. V15 stated this is the only shower room on the unit and is used by
the residents to take showers. V15 stated some residents have their own showers in their room but many
residents still like to take showers in the shower room and usually use this one pointing to the shower stall
on the far right. V15 observed black/gray spots covering two of the ceiling tiles over that shower stall and
dark black material covering most the grout in between the tiles in the same shower stall. V15 stated, that
looks like mildew. V15 observed that the pole for the shower head was not fully attached to the wall. V15
stated that has been like that for a while.
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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.
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(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Archer Heights Healthcare
4437 South Cicero
Chicago, IL 60632
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F 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
On 07/01/25, at 11:36 AM, V16 (Housekeeper) stated she prioritizes cleaning the dining room first, then the
nursing station, the employee bathroom and she starts cleaning the resident rooms. She eventually works
her way toward the shower room. V16 stated she cleaned the shower room yesterday and it looks this dirty
every day. V16 viewed the black spots on the ceiling tile above the shower stall and the black material in the
grout on the walls of the shower stall and said, I don't know if that is mildew or mold but if it is mold it could
make you sick by breathing that stuff in. V16 stated she always wipes down the tile walls but the black
material on the grout does not wipe off. V16 observed hanging plastic shower curtain in the shower stall
with areas of light brown material stuck it and said, that looks like feces. V16 stated she noticed the metal
pole was not attached to the wall but did not say anything about it because she thought the Maintenance
Director was doing his own monitoring and that is the type of thing he can and should fix.
On 07/01/25, at 11:46 AM, V8 (Housekeeping Director) observed the condition of the shower room. V8
said, it does not look clean in here. V8 stated it looks like some type of material is growing on the ceiling
tiles over the shower stall used by the residents and that the black stuff on the grout looks like mold. As
surveyor was talking to V8, V8 was swatting away small flying black insects from her face.
On 07/01/25, at 11:55 AM, V17 (Maintenance Director) stated he does walk throughs of the unit and talks
to the residents and staff to see if there are any problems or if anything needs to be fixed. V17 stated no
one told him there were any problems in the shower room so he did not know anything needed to be fixed.
V17 stated he needs to make sure things are safe for the residents. V17 observed the dangling pole with
the shower head attached to it and stated that the pole should be securely attached to the wall on both
ends. As V17 was talking to the surveyor he was swatting small black flies away from his face using his
hand/arms. V17 stated those black flies are gnats and they can come from the drains, and they are
attracted to water and food. V17 stated the maintenance department treats the drains once a month and he
did this 2 weeks ago. V17 observed the ceiling tiles and stated that looks like dust. V17 observed the grout
and shower curtain and stated that should not be there and should be cleaned by the housekeeping staff.
V17 observed the solid material on the floor next to the toilet bowl and stated, it could be feces.
On 07/01/25, at 12:10 PM, R9's garbage can in his room was overflowing with garbage containing empty
food containers, plastic drink bottles and tissues/paper. R9 stated that garbage has been there for two to
three days. R9 stated his room had not been cleaned since Saturday, 06/28/25. R9 stated he likes to keep
his room as clean as possible and wished his room could be cleaned more often, at least every couple of
days. R9 said, getting it cleaned daily would be great! R9 stated none of the housekeepers asked him on
Sunday or Monday if he wanted his room cleaned. R9 stated if they had he would have told them yes
because he likes keeping his room clean and does not like it when the garbage piles up. R9 stated, I don't
want to get flies in my room. R9 stated he uses the shower room to take showers because he has to use a
shower chair when he showers. R9 stated the shower room is dirty and he has found dirty diapers on the
floor, poop on the shower chair and wet/used towels on the floor.
On 07/01/25, at 12:25 PM, R10 stated he has a garbage can in his room that is covered with a swinging lid
top and inside the garbage can it is full of fruit flies. R10 stated the gnats or fruit flies must be attracted to
the food inside of it. R10 is not sure how often his garbage can is emptied but he does not think it is done
every day.
On 07/01/25, at 12:39 PM, R10 brings surveyor to R10's room. Surveyor observed tall plastic garbage can
near the entrance of R10's room with a swing top lid on it. The swing top lid was in the closed
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145995
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Archer Heights Healthcare
4437 South Cicero
Chicago, IL 60632
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
position. R10 said, watch this and then quickly took his hand and tapped the top of the swing lid on the
garbage can and a swarm of small black winged flying insects erupted from the rim of the garbage can
flying around as R10 tried to swat them away. Some of them landed and settled on the wall of R10's room
and on the outside of the garbage can. R10 said, see what I mean? R10 stated again he's not sure when
the last time the garbage can was emptied.
Residents Affected - Many
On 07/01/25, at 12:44 PM, V18 (Certified Nursing Assistant) entered R10's room and observed all the tiny
black flying insects hovering around R10's garbage can and along the wall in R10's room. V18 said, those
are fruit flies or gnats, and they are unsanitary. V18 stated they are attracted to the food inside the garbage
can. V18 stated housekeeping should be emptying the garbage cans in the residents' rooms every day. V18
stated she does not know if the garbage cans were emptied yesterday but based on the amount of garbage
in that garbage can it does not look like it has been emptied in a while. V18 stated the facility wants to
provide a clean and homelike environment for the residents to live in and no one wants flies like that in their
home and they should not be in there.
On 07/01/25, survey team observed that the 4th floor dining room floor was sticky and could see food
particles and debris on the floor.
On 07/02/25, at 10:23 AM, observed garbage in R2's bathroom to still be half full and still contain what
appears to be the same can of soda seen on 07/01/25. R2 stated see? That is the same can of soda I put
in there over the weekend. Why hasn't this garbage been emptied yet?
On 07/02/25, at 10:27 AM, V16 (Housekeeper) stated yesterday she got pulled off the floor to treat the
grout in the shower stalls to remove the mold that was there and that because of that she was not able
clean the rooms at R2's end of the hall. V16 stated that is why she started at this end of the hallway this
morning since those rooms were not cleaned yesterday.
On 07/02/25, at 10:31 AM, during unit walk through observed tiny black flying insects in the hallway on the
3rd floor.
On 07/02/25, at 10:40 AM, observed in the 1st floor shower room that the hand shower nozzle attached to
a hose was dangling by the hose along the wall from the water outlet and was not mounted on anything.
There was no poll to mount it on. Observed plastic pieces that appeared where an old pole may have been.
Also, observed a showed bed with a full-length drain pan underneath the sling attached to the shower bed.
In the full-length drain pan there was a large amount of murky brown tinted liquid with brown solid particles
floating in the liquid and there was a foul odor coming from the liquid. Also, observed tiny black flying
insects in the shower room area.
On 07/02/25, at 10:45 AM, V22 (Certified Nursing Assistant) observed the condition of the 1st floor shower
room. V22 stated because the detachable shower head does not have anything to be attached to on the
wall, the resident using the shower would need to turn on the water and use the detachable shower head to
wet their body first, then let go of the shower head to wash their body with soap and then pick the shower
head back up to wash the soap off of themselves and then put the shower head back down again while
they lather up their hair with shampoo and then pick the shower head back up when they want to rinse the
shampoo out. V22 stated this means there is no way the residents can be covered by constant running
water the entire time they are in the shower because they need their hands free to give themselves a
shower properly. V22 stated she reported the problem directly to someone in maintenance to make them
aware that it needed to be fixed. V22 observed the brown stained liquid with solid particles floating in the
liquid pooling in the sling of the shower bed. V22 said, that
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(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145995
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Archer Heights Healthcare
4437 South Cicero
Chicago, IL 60632
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
could be feces. V22 stated that shower bed is used when giving R11 a shower. V22 stated she does not
know who is supposed to clean that, but it needs to be cleaned, it should not have been left like that. V22
stated that has been like that for approximately one week.
On 07/02/25, at 10:51 AM, V23 (Maintenance Assistant) observed the handheld shower nozzle attached to
a hose dangling in the shower stall, not attached to anything. V23 stated this problem was not reported to
him. V23 stated there should be a poll mounted on the wall so that the handheld shower nozzle can be
attached to it so the residents can adjust to the height comfortable for them and so they can have
continuous water on them while they are taking a shower, so they do not get cold. V23 observed liquid
material in the shower bed under the sling in the drain pan and said, that doesn't look clean.
On 07/02/25, at 11:01 AM, V25 (Housekeeper) stated she cleans the shower room every day as part of her
daily responsibilities. V25 stated in the shower room she cleans the toilet, sink, shower head and stalls,
sweeps/mops the floor and empties all the garbage containers. V25 observed the liquid material in the
shower bed under the sling in the drain pan and stated, I don't clean that. When the CNAs give a shower,
they are supposed to clean up afterwards. V25 stated that does not look clean and should not be left there.
I can see brown liquid with stuff floating around in the liquid.
On 07/02/25, at 1:30 PM, surveyor went to wash hands in the basement staff bathroom and when surveyor
turned on the water tiny flying black insects flew out of the drain into the air.
On 07/02/25, at 1:45 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing) stated he wants the facility to be free from accidental
hazards to always keep the residents safe and all equipment should be in good working order. V2 stated
the facility should be clean because this is where the residents live. V2 stated the residents have the right to
live in a place free of garbage, debris, feces, dirty floors, garbage and free from pest/insects. V2 stated
there should be no fruit flies or gnats in the facility because it is not sanitary. V2 said, I don't see them in my
home, and I don't want them in here.
On 07/02/25, at 2:51 PM, V17 (Maintenance Director) stated all equipment should be in working order to
make sure the residents are safe and comfortable here. V17 stated it is everyone's responsibility to report
any problems to the maintenance department. V17 stated he was not aware that the shower rails or shower
head holder needed to be fixed or that it was broken and needed to be replaced. V17 stated if he had
known that was a problem he would have fixed those areas right away. V17 stated he was not aware that
there was a gnat problem, otherwise he would have called the pest control company immediately. V17
stated gnats are not going to go away on their own, they need to be treated and kill because otherwise they
will continue to multiply.
On 07/02/25, at 2:09 PM, V1 (Administrator) stated the facility wants to provide a clean, safe, and homelike
environment for their residents. V1 stated it is important for the resident's well-being, infection control and
safety. V1 stated the facility should be free from environmental hazards to keep the residents and the staff
safe. V1 stated the purpose our pest control policy is to identify any pest problem and treat for pests to
prevent the spread of them. V1 stated pests include insects like gnats and fruit flies. V1 stated pests/insects
will not go away on their own and if the staff are seeing pests in the buildings, then they should be reporting
that so the pest control company can treat for that. V1 stated the shower room drain should not be covered
in hair or have any black/moldlike substance because that is unsanitary, there should be no feces like
material on the floor or on the shower curtains or in the shower bed, and shower parts should be in good
working order for resident comfort and safety.
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145995
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Archer Heights Healthcare
4437 South Cicero
Chicago, IL 60632
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
R2 has a diagnosis including but not limited to Hepatic Encephalopathy, Other Cervical Disc Degeneration,
Cervicothoracic Region, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Esophageal Varices Without Bleeding, Repeated
Falls, Spondylosis Without Myelopathy Or Radiculopathy, Cervical Region, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Without
Complications, Insomnia, Major Depressive Disorder, Recurrent, Primary Insomnia, Alcohol Use, In
Remission. R2's Brief Mental Status Interview (BIMS) dated 06/04/25 documents score of 15/15 indicating
intact cognition.
R9 has a diagnosis including but not limited to Paraplegia, Unspecified, Other Specified Diabetes Mellitus
Without Complications, Age-Related Nuclear Cataract, Bilateral, Regular Astigmatism, Left Eye, Nicotine
Dependence, Unspecified, With Unspecified Nicotine-Induced Disorders, Opioid Use, Uncomplicated,
Bipolar Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder,
Primary Insomnia, Weakness, Opioid Abuse, Other Psychoactive Substance Use, Unspecified With
Psychoactive Substance-Induced Sleep Disorder, Polyneuropathy, Bipolar Disorder, Current Episode Manic
Without Psychotic Features, Moderate, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Type, Suicidal
Ideations, Anxiety Disorder, Insomnia, Tachycardia, Major Depressive Disorder. R9's BIMS dated 04/30/25
indicates intact cognition.
R10 has a diagnosis including but not limited to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Unspecified,
Unspecified Chronic Bronchitis, Other Asthma, Bronchitis, Not Specified As Acute Or Chronic, Hypoxemia,
Hypertensive Heart Disease With Heart Failure, Atherosclerotic Heart Disease Of Native Coronary Artery
Without Angina Pectoris,
Non-St Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Essential (Primary) Hypertension, Peripheral Vascular Disease,
Alcohol Dependence, In Remission, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Mixed Hyperlipidemia, Alcoholic
Polyneuropathy, Major Depressive Disorder, Weakness. R10's BIMS score dated 05/01/25 indicates intact
cognition.
R11 has a diagnosis including but not limited to Muscle Wasting And Atrophy, Not Elsewhere Classified,
Multiple Sites, Unspecified Protein-Calorie Malnutrition, Age-Related Nuclear Cataract, Bilateral, Limitation
Of Activities Due To Disability, Need For Assistance With Personal Care, Difficulty In Walking, Other Lack Of
Coordination, Cutaneous Abscess Of Right Axilla, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Muscle Weakness
(Generalized), Nutritional Anemia, Unspecified, Essential (Primary) Hypertension, Unspecified
Osteoarthritis. R11's BIMS score dated 05/05/25 indicates intact cognition. R11's MDS (Minimum Data Set)
dated 05/05/25 indicates R11 is dependent on staff for all ADL and mobility and is always incontinent of
urine/bowel.
Facility provided document titled, Illinois Long-Term Care Residents' Rights for People in Long-Term Care
Facilities dated 11/2018 which documents in part, your facility must be safe, clean, comfortable, and
homelike.
Facility provided document titled, Housekeeping Guidelines dated 07/2021 which documents in part, the
purpose is to provide guidelines to maintain a safe and sanitary environment for residents, facility staff and
visitors and housekeeping personnel shall adhere to daily cleaning assignments developed so to maintain
the facility in a clean and orderly manner and pest control services will be monitored by the housekeeping
personnel and shall report any problems or needs concerning pest control to the Administrator and contact
will be made to outside service.
Facility provided job description titled Housekeeping Assistant dated 07/2024 documents in part the
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
145995
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
07/03/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Archer Heights Healthcare
4437 South Cicero
Chicago, IL 60632
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 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
primary purpose of this job is to perform the day-to-day activities of the Housekeeping Department at
accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations governing the
facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator and or the Director of Housekeeping, to assure that the
facility is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.
Facility provided document titled, Preventative Maintenance Program dated 11/2023 which documents in
part, purpose is to conduct environmental/safety audits to identify areas of concern within the facility and
the preventative maintenance program will review the following areas including but not limited to all facility
areas are kept clean and in safe condition, ceiling tiles are free from watermarks or spots, drains are clean
and free of debris.
Facility provided document titled, Safety and Supervision of Residents dated 11/2024 which documents in
part, our facility strives to make the environment as free from accident hazards as possible.
Facility provided document titled, Pest Control Policy dated 11/2024 which document in part, the purpose is
to prevent or control insects and rodents from spreading disease, and the facility shall be kept in such
condition and cleaning procedures used to prevent the harborage or feeding of insects or rodents and
garbage and trash containers shall be emptied when full and cleaned prior to returning to the appropriate
area.
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