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SHAWNEE SENIOR LIVINGCMS #1460362 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies, 1 of them serious (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0600 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical abuse for 2 of 4 residents (R1, R2) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 4. This failure resulted in R1 stabbing R2 in the back multiple times with an ink pen and both R1 and R2 being sent to the emergency room for evaluations. This past noncompliance occurred between 7/11/25 and 7/12/25.The findings include:R1's admission Record documented an admission Date of 5/30/24 and listed diagnoses including Unspecified Dementia, Major Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented a Brief Inventory for Mental Status (BIMS) Score of 8, indicating R1 has moderate deficits in cognition. R1's Care Plan dated 6/9/25 documented a problem area, (R1) has been the recipient and aggressor of verbal and physical aggression related to dementia, and continual reorganization of personal belongings and environment.R2's admission Record documented an admission Date of 6/26/24 and documented diagnoses including Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. R1's MDS dated [DATE] documented a BIMS score of 13, indicating R2 has minimal deficits in cognition. R2's Care Plan dated 5/21/25 documented a problem area, (R2) has been the recipient and aggressor of verbal and physical aggression related to poor coping skills.A Facility Incident Report Form dated 7/6/25 at 9:20 AM, authored by V1, Administrator, documented, Altercation reported to Abuse Coordinator by nursing staff. (R1) and (R2) were arguing in the hall over a jacket. (R2) called (R1) a curse word and attempted to take the jacket away from (R1) resulting in (R1)'s arm being scratched. Both residents were immediately separated and the jacket was taken to determine who the jacket belonged to. Residents were assessed. (R1)'s scratch was cleansed and treatment [sic] as ordered. No other signs of injury or pain were noted. Notified Power of Attorney and Nurse Practitioner of incident for both residents. Investigation begun.A Facility Incident Report Form dated 7/11/25 at 8:30am, authored by V1 documented, (R2) reported that (R1) stabbed her in the back with a pen. (R1) was assessed and multiple puncture marks were visualized on (R1)'s back. (R1) and (R2) both were sent to the hospital for evaluation. (Local Police Department) (was) notified. Geriatric Psychiatry and Family Practice Nurse Practitioners notified. Power of Attorney/Family notified for both residents. Investigation begun.A Facility Incident Report Form dated 7/11/25 at 10:30am, authored by V1 documented, During investigation of previous incident (7/11/25 at 8:30am), (R1) informed (V1) that (R1) had a bruise on her forehead. (R1) stated she did not report the bruise or incident to anyone. Both residents are separated. Both residents sent to ER (Emergency Room) for evaluation. (Local Law enforcement), Geriatric Psychiatry and Family Practice Nurse Practitioners notified. Power of Attorney/Family notified for both residents. Investigation begun.R1's History of Present Illness from the local ER dated 7/11/25 documented, (R1) is a [AGE] year old female brought to ER for a mental health exam following stabbing another patient at a local nursing home. She reports an incident at her nursing home where she used a ballpoint pen to defend herself against another resident who she describes as, ‘feisty,' and, (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 5 Event ID: 146036 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 146036 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shawnee Senior Living 1901 13th Street Herrin, IL 62948 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 0600 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few ‘argumentative.' This documentation goes on to state, She mentions a bruise on her forehead, which she attributes to being hit by the same resident two days ago. Review of Systems: Psychiatric: She exhibits impaired recent memory. Patient does seem to have appropriate judgement, but lost control after repeated offenses from the fellow resident she stabbed. Medical decision making: Urinalysis is slightly positive for infection. Patient was started on Ceftin. Patient will be returned to the nursing home. Nursing home staff will need to take appropriate measures to keep the two residents apart. I do not have concern patient will attack anyone else outside of being attacked herself.R2's History of Present Illness from the local ER dated 7/11/25 documented, The patient was stabbed at her facility with a pen by another patient, in her right upper back. 10 total superficial wounds noted to right shoulder and back. Patient states, I was visiting my friend and another person who wasn't supposed to be in the room stabbed me with a pen in the back. Resident is alert and oriented to person, place, time, and purpose. There were no signs of infection, but I will put her on Bactrim for infection prevention. There was no documentation in the ER records as to R2 causing a bruise on R1's forehead, or any evidence of a psychiatric evaluation being done on R2. On 7/15/25 at 8:55am, R1 was alert only to herself. R1 was observed to be on one to one observation with CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) staff. R1 was noted to have a large healing bruise to the left forehead. When asked about the bruise, R1 stated, She did that to me. It was another resident. R1 stated she could not remember the other residents name, but referred to her with feminine pronouns. R1 stated this resident, date unknown, saw R1 in the hall and accused R1 of stealing her jacket, which R1 denied. R1 stated that was all she remembered about that incident, but stated the other resident must have stayed mad about the jacket, because at some point after, she came into R1's room and punched R1 on the forehead. R1 stated R1 then stabbed the other resident in the back with an ink pen, In self- defense. I was trying to get her off me. R1 stated she did not remember anything about going to the hospital. R1 stated she did not know what, if anything, the facility did in response, and could not remember if she told any of the staff about getting punched in the forehead. On 7/15/25 at 9:05am, R2 was alert and oriented to person, place, and time. R2 was observed to be under one to one observation from CNA staff. R2 was observed to have ten pinprick sized scabs over her upper back. R2 stated R1 has a habit of coming into R2's room, taking R2's clothing items, leaving the room with them, and then throwing them away. R2 stated a few days ago R1 was in another residents room and she didn't belong in there, so R2 told R1 to get out, which R1 refused to do. R2 stated at that point, R1 began sticking her in the back with an ink pen. R2 stated R2 left the room and was then going down the hallway and R2 was crying, which one of the nurses noticed. R2 stated she told the nurse what happened, and the nurse examined her and saw the marks made by the ink pen. R2 stated she was sent to the ER to be examined and was given an antibiotic in case the areas became infected. R2 stated she did not recall any incidents between her and R1 over a jacket. R2 denied ever hitting R1 on the forehead or scratching R1's arm. R2 stated after the incident, staff moved R1 to the other side of the building, and R1 has one to one at all times with CNA staff, To protect her from (R1).On 7/15/25 at 9:38am, V1 stated on 7/11/25, V2, Director of Nurses, brought R2 to her to report what happened with R1. V1 stated she interviewed R2 who said R2 asked R1 to leave the other resident's room, and R1 started poking R2 in the back with a pen. V2 stated she then interviewed R1, who showed V1 a bruise on R1's forehead and indicated it was caused by R2 punching R1 in the head. V1 stated she was unaware of the bruise to R1's forehead until that time and of R1's report that it was caused by R2. V2 stated both residents were sent to the ER, and V1 requested they both receive a psychiatric evaluation, which the ER did not do. V1 stated when both residents returned to the facility on 7/11/25, both were immediately placed on one to (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146036 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 5 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 146036 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shawnee Senior Living 1901 13th Street Herrin, IL 62948 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 0600 Level of Harm - Actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete one staff supervision. V1 stated there have been no further interactions between R1 and R2. V1 stated R1 was moved to a room at the farthest part of the building away from R2. V1 stated neither R1 nor R2 have any history of assaulting peers. On 7/15/25 at 11:40am, V1 stated she was notified immediately about the incident with R2 scratching R1 in the hallway, and an immediate investigation was initiated. V1 stated through the investigation it was determined that R2 scratched R1 accidentally while attempting to take the jacket from R1.The facility's Abuse Prevention Program Policy dated October 2022 documented, Federal and state laws and regulations mandate that a nursing home resident has the right to be free from verbal, sexual, physical, and mental abuse, exploitation, corporal punishment, and involuntary seclusion.Prior to the survey date, the facility took the following actions to correct the non-compliance:1. On 7/11/25, the Quality Assurance Committee developed a Plan of Correction for the 7/11/25 incident.2. On 7/11/25, (R1) and (R2) were sent to ER for evaluation and the facility requested both residents receive a psychiatric evaluation.3. On 7/11/25, V1 called local law enforcement to report the incident on 7/11/25.4. On 7/11/25, V1 contacted both residents Primary Care Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to complete medication reviews. A new order was given to give R1 the as needed antianxiety medication already on file. A new order was received to start R2 on an antihistamine for the treatment of anxiety as needed for 14 days.5. On 7/11/25, V1 educated staff on the Abuse Prevention Policy.6. On 7/11/25, R2 returned to the facility, and R2's Care Plan was updated to include one to one supervision during waking hours and 1 hour safety checks while asleep.7. On 7/11/25, R1 returned to the facility and R1's Care Plan was updated to include one to one supervision all weekend, with reassessment 7/14/25. R1's room was moved to the other end of the building (away from R2).8. On 7/12/25, V1 and V2 completed Abuse Risk Assessments on all residents.9. Starting on 7/12/25, V1 or designee will audit all residents that are high risk of abuse weekly for 4 weeks to ensure care plan interventions are in place and are being followed.10. The Quality Assurance Committee will continue to monitor the facility's performance to ensure the corrective actions are effective.11. On 7/12/25, all the above systemic changes were completed. Event ID: Facility ID: 146036 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 5 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 146036 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shawnee Senior Living 1901 13th Street Herrin, IL 62948 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 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, observation, and record review, the facility failed to investigate a bruise of unknown origin as potential physical abuse for 1 of 4 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 4.R1's Face Sheet documented an admission Date of 5/30/24 and listed diagnoses including Unspecified Dementia, Major Depressive Disorder, and Anxiety Disorder. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documented a Brief Inventory for Mental Status (BIMS) Score of 8, indicating R1 has moderate deficits in cognition. R1's Care Plan dated 6/9/25 documented a problem area, (R1) has been the recipient and aggressor of verbal and physical aggression related to dementia, and continual reorganization of personal belongings and environment.R2's Face Sheet documented an admission Date of 6/26/24 and documented diagnoses including Epilepsy and Cerebral Palsy. R1's MDS dated [DATE] documented a BIMS score of 13, indicating R2 has minimal deficits in cognition. R2's Care Plan dated 5/21/25 documented a problem area, (R2) has been the recipient and aggressor of verbal and physical aggression related to poor coping skills.A Facility Incident Report Form dated 7/11/25 at 8:30am, authored by V1 documented, (R2) reported that (R1) stabbed her in the back with a pen. (R1) was assessed and multiple puncture marks were visualized on (R1)'s back. (R1) and (R2) both were sent to the hospital for evaluation. (Local Police Department) (was) notified. Geriatric Psychiatry and Family Practice Nurse Practitioners notified. Power of Attorney/Family notified for both residents. Investigation begun.A Facility Incident Report Form dated 7/11/25 at 10:30am, authored by V1 documented, During investigation of previous incident (7/11/25 at 8:30am), (R1) informed (V1) that (R1) had a bruise on her forehead. (R1) stated she did not report the bruise or incident to anyone. Both residents are separated. Both residents sent to ER (Emergency Room) for evaluation. (Local Law enforcement), Geriatric Psychiatry and Family Practice Nurse Practitioners notified. Power of Attorney/Family notified for both residents. Investigation begun.A Nursing Progress Note in R1's medical record dated 7/9/25, authored by V7, Assistant Director of Nurses, documented, Resident seen walking in the hallway and noted to have a bruise to forehead above left eye/eyebrow. Appears to be in different stages of healing indicating this may be an old bruise. This nurse asked resident if she had fallen and she was unsure but thought she may have. She was unable to recall when, where, how, or any details pertaining to a possible fall. Bruise to face approximately 4 centimeters measured by this nurse. Resident denies any adverse effects such as pain or headache at this time. (Residents current) Nurse notified of events who stated he will continue to monitor.On 7/15/25 at 8:55am, R1 was alert only to herself. R1 was observed to be on one to one observation with CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) staff. R1 was noted to have s a large healing bruise to the left forehead. When asked about the bruise, R1 stated, She did that to me. It was another resident. R1 stated she could not remember the other residents name, but referred to her with feminine pronouns. R1 stated this resident, date unknown, saw R1 in the hall and accused R1 of stealing her jacket, which R1 denied. R1 stated that was all she remembered about that incident, but stated the other resident must have stayed mad about the jacket, because at some point after, she came into R1's room and punched R1 on the forehead. R1 stated R1 then stabbed the other resident in the back with an ink pen, In self- defense. I was trying to get her off meOn 7/15/25 at 9:05am, R2 was alert and oriented to person, place, and time. R2 was observed to be under one to one observation from CNA staff. R2 was observed to have at least ten pinprick sized scabs over her upper back. R2 denied ever hitting R1 on the forehead or scratching R1's arm.On 7/15/25 at 9:38am, V1 stated on 7/11/25, V2, Director of Nurses, brought R2 to her to report what happened with R1. V1 stated she interviewed R2 who said R2 asked R1 to leave the other residents room, and R1 started poking R2 in the back with a pen. V2 stated she then interviewed R1, who showed V1 Residents Affected - Few (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146036 If continuation sheet Page 4 of 5 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 146036 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/16/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Shawnee Senior Living 1901 13th Street Herrin, IL 62948 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 a bruise on R1's forehead and R1 indicated it was caused by R2 punching R1 in the head. V1 stated she was unaware of the bruise to R1's forehead or of R1's report that it was caused by R2. On 7/15/25 at 10:05am, V7, Assistant Director of Nurses, stated she was walking past R1 in the hallway on 7/9/25, when she saw R1 and noticed R1 had a bruise over the left eye. V7 asked R1 what happened, and initially R1 said she couldn't remember but then said she didn't want to talk about it, which is often her response to questions. V7 stated during the conversation, R1 stated she thought maybe she fell but wasn't sure. V7 stated she consulted with V2, Director of Nurses, who told V7 to measure the bruise, which measured 4 centimeters. V7 stated V2 advised V7 that since the bruise was under 7 centimeters in diameter, the bruise did not have to be reported to V1 as the Abuse Coordinator as possible abuse. On 7/15/25 at 10:15am, V2 stated on 7/9/25, V7 approached V2 about the bruise to R1's forehead. V2 stated she told V7 that since the bruise was less than 7 centimeters in diameter, it did not need to be reported to V1. On 7/15/25 at 11:40am, V1 stated her understanding was that V7 thought the bruise was caused by a fall, therefore V7 did not suspect it could have been caused by abuse, and did not report it to V1. On 7/15/25 at 3:05pm, V1 stated nursing staff including V2 and V7 have now been reeducated on reporting injuries of unknown origin to V1 so that an immediate abuse investigation can be initiated. An Abuse Prevention Program Policy dated October 2022 documented, Supervisors shall immediately inform the Administrator or person designated to act in the Administrators absence of all reports of incidents, allegations, or suspicions of potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, or misappropriation of resident property. Upon learning of the report, the Administrator or designee shall initiate an incident investigation. This policy goes on to state, The nursing staff is responsible for reporting the appearance of suspicious bruises, lacerations, or other abnormalities of an unknown origin as soon as it is discovered. Event ID: Facility ID: 146036 If continuation sheet Page 5 of 5

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Citations

2 citations 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.

  • 0600SeriousS&S Gactual harm

    F600 - Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • 0610GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

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

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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What happened during the July 16, 2025 survey of SHAWNEE SENIOR LIVING?

This was a inspection survey of SHAWNEE SENIOR LIVING on July 16, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SHAWNEE SENIOR LIVING on July 16, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect b..."

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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