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.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure proper and safe administration of
medications in accordance with facility policy for 2 (R1, R3) of 3 residents reviewed for pharmacy services
in the sample of 13.
Findings Include:
1. R1's Transfer/Discharge Report documented an admission date of 2/24/2025 and included diagnoses of
bradycardia, heart failure, hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus with other circulatory complications,
weakness and unsteadiness on feet.
R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] documented a Brief Interview for Mental Status
(BIMS) score of 15, which indicates R1 is cognitively intact.
R1's Care Plan had no documentation of self-administration of medications being a goal or focus area for
R1.
V2 (Adult Protective Specialist) stated, she had direct care with R1 for the past year. V2 stated, R1 had
been staying at this facility temporarily until another placement could be arranged. V2 stated, she came to
visit R1 on 5/23/2025 around 8:00 am in the morning. V2 stated, when she walked into R1's room, she had
been lying in her bed, covered up with blankets and a pillow resting over her head. V2 stated, R1 does
prefer to sleep this way. V2 stated, when she entered R1's room, she noticed a medicine cup with
medications sitting on R1's assistive device chair cushion. V2 stated, she woke R1 up and R1 stated, she
did not know they had left her medications for her this morning, but they normally leave her medications for
her because she does not like to get up in the mornings and go to the dining room.
On 5/29/2025 at 10:57 AM, R1 stated she does get medication administered to her by the facility. R1 stated,
the facility nurses will leave her medication, including eye drops at her bedside without telling her they are
there. R1 stated, the nurses say she is too hard to wake up in the mornings. R1 stated V2 did come to visit
her on 5/23/2025 sometime after 8:00 AM and woke her up. R1 stated, V2 did observe her medications in a
medicine cup sitting on her assistive device cushion. R1 stated her nurse that morning was V6 (Registered
Nurse/RN), and she did not wake her up to give her the medications. R1 stated, the facility nurses had been
leaving her medication at her bedside more frequently than before.
On 5/29/2025 at 12:39 PM, V6 (RN) stated she did work R1's hall on 5/23/2025. V6 stated, she did
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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.
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
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Event ID:
146021
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
146021
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Nature Trail Health and Rehab
1001 South 34th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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
administer R1's medications to her that morning, signed them off in her electronic health record and does
not remember leaving them at her bedside table. V6 stated, R1 is very hard to wake up in the mornings.
R1's Medication Administration Record (MAR) documented on 5/23/2025 at 8:00 AM fenofibrate oral tablet
160 MG (milligrams) 1 tablet given by mouth one time a day, ferrous sulfate oral tablet 325 1 tablet by
mouth one time a day, furosemide tablet 40 MG 1 tablet by mouth one time a day, glycoLax powder 1 scoop
by mouth one time a day, losartan potassium oral tablet 100 MG give 1 tablet by mouth one time a day,
protonix oral tablet delayed release 20 MG 1 tablet by mouth one time a day, tamsulosin oral capsule 0.4
MG 1 capsule by mouth one time a day, acetaminophen oral tablet 500 MG 2 tablets by mouth two times a
day, azelastine ophthalmic solution 0.05 % instill 1 drop in both eyes two times a day, menthol topical
analgesic the pain external gel 4% apply to right shoulder/neck and apply to top of feet and ankle topically
two times a day, docusate sodium capsule 100 MG 100 mg by mouth two times a day, apixaban tablet 5MG
1 tablet by mouth two times a day, and pregabalin 50 MG 1 tablet by mouth two times a day, administered
by V6 (RN).
2. R3's Transfer/Discharge Report documented an admission date of 2/10/2025 and included diagnoses of
alzheimer's disease, chronic kidney disease, major depressive disorder, single episode, severe without
psychotic features, and essential hypertension.
R3's MDS assessment dated [DATE] documented a BIMS score of 11, which indicates moderate cognitive
impairment.
R3's Care Plan had no documentation of self-administration of medications being a goal or focus area for
R3.
On 5/29/2025 at 10:27 AM, R3 stated the nurses in the facility will leave her medications on her bedside
table for her to take. R3 stated, she has her morning medications sitting in her room on her bedside table
right now waiting for her to take them. R3 stated, V4 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) brought them to her
earlier this morning but she was not taking them until after she had her cigarette.
On 5/29/2025 at 10:35 AM, R3's medication cup was observed on her bedside table with 4 pills in the cup.
1 pill was blue, 1 pill was green, 1 pill was white and round shaped and 1 pill was white and oval shaped.
On 5/29/2025 at 10:37 AM, V4 (LPN) stated he did bring R3 her medications at 8:30 AM this morning, sat
them on R3's bedside table and left the room. V4 stated, he is unaware if the facility has a policy that states
medications cannot be left at the bedside.
R3's Medication Administration Record documented on 5/29/2025 at 8:00 AM, amlopidine 10 mg
(milligrams) 1 tablet by mouth one time a day, atorvastatin 40mg 1 tablet given in the morning, losartan
potassium 100 mg tablet given in the morning, and sertraline 50 mg tablet administered by V4 (Licensed
Practical Nurse/LPN).
On 5/29/2025 at 10:39 AM, V3 (Director of Nursing/DON) stated, it is her expectation that medication
should be administered as ordered and not left at the bedside table for any resident. V3 stated, if a resident
is not able to take the medications at that time, then the nurse should take the medication back to the
nurse's cart with them.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
146021
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
146021
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
05/30/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Nature Trail Health and Rehab
1001 South 34th Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
On 5/29/2025 at 10:42 AM, V1 (Administrator) stated, it is her expectation that medications are not left at
the bedside table for residents and staff should follow the facility's policy and procedures.
The facility Medication Administration Policy/Procedure (revised 9/27/22) documented the purpose was To
ensure proper administration of oral medications. Under Policy: Medications will be administered safely to
residents within the facility by licensed nurses at the specified time/timeframe, following the recommended
administration method and will be documented as required. Under Responsibility, the policy states It is the
responsibility of all licensed nursing staff to safely administer medications to residents. The policy further
documents: 5. Identify the individual and explain what is to be done .8. Follow the specific instructions listed
for each type of medication to be given. Offer adequate fluids with medications .9. Ensure medication has
been swallowed before leaving .a. If medication if refused, chart refusal and notify physician and
family/power of attorney.
Event ID:
Facility ID:
146021
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