F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident with dysphagia (difficulty
swallowing) on a puree diet was supervised in the dining room. This failure allowed R1 to move through the
dining room and consume solid foods from resident trays, resulting in him choking and expiring. This
applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for safety and supervision in the sample of 4.The Immediate
Jeopardy began on 8/9/25 when R1 was unsupervised in the dining room, choked on food and expired. V1
Administrator was notified of the Immediate Jeopardy on 8/19/25 at 8:10 AM. The surveyor confirmed by
observation, interview and record review that the Immediate Jeopardy was removed, and the deficient
practice corrected, on 8/11/25, prior to the start of the survey and was therefore Past Noncompliance. The
findings include:R1's admission record shows he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with multiple
diagnoses including cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of unspecified anterior
cerebral artery, hemiplegia (partial paralysis), unspecified affecting right dominant side, aphasia (difficulty
speaking) following cerebral infarction, and dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), oral phase.R1's August order
summary report documents a diet order for a general diet with a pureed texture and nectar consistency
liquids. Double portions, fortified ice cream twice daily. Up in chair for all intakes. Must be supervised closely
in dining room for taking food. Patient with choking and aspiration risks. R1's annual Resident Assessment
and Care Screening of 8/6/25 documents him to have moderate cognitive impairment. His functional
abilities assessment showed he uses a wheelchair for mobility. The same assessment documented he
required supervision for eating.R1's care plan documents a swallow risk related to dysphagia and
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA). At risk for choking due to removing food and eating from other resident's
trays that is not on prescribed diet, attempts to eat nonfood items. The interventions include R1 was to only
eat with supervision.R1's nursing progress note of 8/9/25 showed he finished his pureed dinner, and he
was cleaned up and self-propelled across the dining area towards his room on D hall. At approximately
6:45 PM, V6 Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) noted R1 sitting at the beginning of the hallway in obvious
distress, face pale in color. Two CNAs rushed to assist resident and noted he was choking and started the
Heimlich maneuver immediately. V1 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was alerted and intervened. A partial
bolus of food was removed from his mouth and the Heimlich was continued. Emergency Medical
Technicians (EMTs) arrived on the scene and assumed intervention including suctioning, IV medications,
chest compressions, and intubation. These efforts were futile and R1 was pronounced dead at 7:27 PM. On
8/17/25 at 8:15 AM, the dining room was observed to be a large open room. Upon entrance, A wing was
directly to the left, then following around the room to the right was B wing, and C wing was located straight
from the entryway. Followed by D wing then to the right was E wing. A short pony wall surrounded the
dining area with room to move around the room behind the walls. Nurses had their carts behind the walls
preparing and passing medications. Staff were serving breakfast.On
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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
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146041
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/19/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Allure of Moline
430 South 30th Avenue
East Moline, IL 61244
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
8/17/25 at 8:20 AM, V7 LPN said R1 was on a pureed diet, and was able to feed himself. She said he was
on a puree diet due to the weak muscles in this throat following a stroke. He was alert but non-verbal. He
seemed to understand what was being said to him, and he knew he was not supposed to have solid foods.
He would always be grabbing and sneaking food off of trays and hurry and stuff it in his mouth. V7 said R1
could propel the wheelchair himself with his left foot. She said sometimes the staff would take him out of the
dining room and he would just go back in, and he would grab at food.On 8/17/25 at 11:00 AM, V5 CNA said
R1 was alert and always did his own thing and did not like to listen. He did not speak; he used a lot of hand
motions. She said R1 was on a puree diet, and he could feed himself, and he also had thickened liquids. He
would try to take food mainly from the snack cart or food left on tables. We reminded the independent
residents not to leave food behind. She said R1 was non-complaint with his puree diet and was quick to
grab anything and try to eat. She said there was no special rules or procedures to ensure he left the dining
room without grabbing food as he was leaving. She said it was just common knowledge among the aides to
just keep an eye on him because of his behaviors of grabbing at food.On 8/17/25 at 11:20 AM, V6 CNA
said she has witnessed R1 snatching food such as a pork tenderloin sandwich and a burger. She said R1
was able to feed himself and propel himself, and he did need to be watched when he was leaving the dining
room. When he would get food he would stuff it in his mouth really fast because he knew he was not
supposed to have it. V6 said on 8/9/25 she was in the dining room for the dinner meal and had her back
turned while feeding other residents. She did not know where R1 was located at the time. She said call
lights were going off on D wing, so her and V3 CNA decided to go check. She said as she was walking
towards D wing she noticed R1 and he appeared to be choking. She began doing back thrusts and the
Heimlich maneuver. She said it appeared bread and hot dogs were in his mouth. On 8/17/25 at 11:36 AM,
V3 said she did see him once trying to take a sandwich off of another resident's tray. If he was leaving the
dining room and seen a plate, he would try and take food. He wandered in his wheelchair and able to go
wherever he wanted. She said the staff would monitor him but could not watch him 24/7. She said in the
dining room there would be 2-3 aides sitting at a table assisting residents to eat. V3 said R1 would sit in the
dining room closer to the B wing entrance and would take himself out of the dining room. Sometimes he
would go around the short wall of the dining room or through it. There was no set process or procedure. V3
said she was walking with V6 towards D wing when they noted R1 to be choking and she assisted with
resuscitation measures, but R1 expired. V3 said she was speaking with V4 LPN and heard her say she had
just passed R1 and he had food in his mouth but did not do anything.On 8/17/25 at 12:30 PM, V4 said R1
was on a puree diet and had behaviors of taking food from the dining room tables. She did not see him
before the choking incident on 8/9/25. She said R1 was able to move himself through the facility. There was
no procedure or protocol in place at that time to ensure he got out of the dining room without stealing food
from plates.On 8/17/25 at 2:30 PM, V1 Administrator said she was working as an LPN the night of the
incident. She said during the meal service, she recalls R1 was in the dining room at his table near the
entrance of B wing. He was eating his pureed diet and able to move himself around. V1 said she was at the
nurse's station when she heard staff calling for help. She saw V3 and V6 giving back thrusts and performing
the Heimlich maneuver, and it was not helping. She said you could tell his mouth was full of food, and as
she was pulling it out, it appeared to be hot dogs and buns. V1 said 911 was called, and she continued
efforts to get the food out. When the EMTs arrived, they tried to intubate him, but could not get the tube in,
and R1 could not breathe. She said the EMTs tried for 40 minutes, but R1 expired. V1 said R1 was always
trying to get food off plates in the dining room. Most of the time residents will yell out at the staff to alert
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
146041
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
08/19/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Allure of Moline
430 South 30th Avenue
East Moline, IL 61244
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 0689
Level of Harm - Immediate
jeopardy to resident health or
safety
Residents Affected - Few
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us to him stealing food. She said none of the residents ever said anything. V1 said R1 was sat next to those
residents needing fed, but he moved so fast. He must have picked up food while he was moving through the
dining room. All of the CNAs are to be in the dining room and passing trays. During that time, R1 needed
better supervision. Everyone is supposed to be monitored. Should have been watching (R1) and taking him
out of the dining room. We did fail him somewhere, I guess.The facility's revised 8/11/25 policy for meal
supervision and assistance documents The resident will be prepared for a well-balanced meal in a calm
environment, location of his/her preference and with adequate supervision and assistance to prevent
accidents, provide adequate nutrition, and assure an enjoyable event. This includes: 1. Identifying hazards
and risks 2. Evaluating and analyzing hazards and risks 3. Implementing interventions to reduce hazards
and risks 4. Monitoring for effectiveness and modifying interventions when necessary.The immediate
jeopardy that began on 8/9/25 was removed on 8/11/25 when the facility: Identified all residents who could
potentially be affected by a choking incident from ingesting food not on their recommended diet, have
adequate supervision in place during meals and while exiting the dining area. Care plans for residents with
pureed and mechanical soft diets were reviewed for accuracy. Revisions were made to reflect all current
supervision and safety interventions. The revisions were reviewed with staff involved in the care of each
resident and updated on the staff assignment sheet and cheat sheets. The deficient practice was corrected
on 8/11/25 after the facility: Audited care plans of all the residents requiring modified diets, and supervision
while eating. All care plans have been reviewed and modified for accuracy. Environmental review of the
dining room completed on 8/10/25 and table changes made as necessary as well as identified residents at
risk, are now escorted from the dining room after meals. Residents on a pureed diet will be seated together
for resident dignity and safety/supervision with a staff member assigned to their table. On 8/11/25 all
licensed nursing staff were in-serviced on the facility policy for Meal Supervision and Incidents and
Accidents. On 8/11/25 an emergency Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meeting
was held with the medical director. Hot Dogs will no longer be served in the building, and an adequate
replacement has been implemented. Quality Assurance (QA) tools developed post QAPI to ensure quality
and compliance. New staff will receive the education during their onboarding process.
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