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Inspection visit

Inspection

ALHAMBRA REHAB & HEALTHCARECMS #1460521 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 0600 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to keep a resident free from abuse for 1 of 5 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 5. Findings include: Facility Abuse Investigation: 1/4/24 - Initial report: R2 was in R1's room having a verbal altercation. After a very short time went by R2 pushed R1 into the hallway and R1 fell down. Residents were separated and the investigation started. Final investigation: It was reported on 1/4/24 that resident R2 with identified behaviors for physical/verbal aggression toward staff and resistant to care has allegedly made physical contact with resident R1. R1 had noted skin tear to left elbow with minor bruising noted to shoulder. R1's Face Sheet to include diagnosis of muscle weakness and depression. R1's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R1 is moderately impaired and has physical/verbal behaviors directed towards others. R1's Care Plan dated 12/14/23 documents R1 Displays episodes of physical aggression towards others by evidence of attempting to hit nursing staff (swinging at them and also verbally threatening to hit them). Resident displays episodes of verbal aggression towards others by evidence of yelling at, name calling, and threatening nursing staff. Interventions in place and are personalized to this resident. R1's Behavior Tracking documents: Physical aggression: resident will threaten to hit staff, swing to hit staff. R1's Nursing Note dated 01/04/2024 at 12:49 PM documents, Writer summoned to B Hall at 5:57AM, staff observed resident lying on left side on floor. Mid hallway by room [ROOM NUMBER]. Resident vocal, stated he threw me. Writer observed other resident standing in hallway. Small amount blood noted to resident's 3rd finger left hand, refused assessment did not want to do ROM (Range of Motion), Resident stated just leave me lay here and call my son. Resident remained alert and conscience while lying on floor. Staff kept resident immobile until EMS arrived. No distress, no guarded behavior no grimacing noted. Writer called ambulance 911. Call placed to son, message left for administrator to call facility. 6p to 6a nurse called DON (Director of Nursing). R1's Nursing Note dated 01/04/2024 at 3:16 PM documents, MD notified of resident being on floor this am and sent to ER given report that there no findings at hospital, notified of skin tear to left elbow 1.2 cm (centimeters) x 0.7cm x 0.1cm, shearing to mid back and bruising with small amount bleeding to 2nd finger left hand. Resident did return. On 1/5/24 at 8:25am R1 When asked about the incident with R2, resident stated I'm not talking to (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 2 Event ID: 146052 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 146052 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/05/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Alhambra Rehab & Healthcare 417 East Main Street, Box 310 Alhambra, IL 62001 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 you without my lawyer present. All R1 would say is that he was on the ground because of R2. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm R2's Face Sheet to include diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease, Unspecified Dementia Without Behavioral Disturbance. R2's MDS dated [DATE], not completed, documents R2 has severe impairment. R2's Care Plan dated 1/3/24 documents, Resident frequently wanders throughout the facility and is at risk for elopement as he makes statements of wanting to get out of this place and lingering near exits, also at times into other resident rooms. 1/2/24 - Resident has a diagnosis of Dementia/Alzheimer's and may experience disorientation, loss of self-awareness, difficulty making decisions, and may be startled/display agitation by loud noises. 1/2/24 - Per interviews with spouse/POA (Power of Attorney), resident may display episodes of increased agitation surrounding assistance with care tasks/ADLs. Interventions in place with no concerns. R2' Behavior Tracking: Resident may become agitated or restless wondering where he is/what to do. Interventions in place with no concerns. Residents Affected - Few R2's Nurses Notes dated 1/4/24 at 4:13 PM document, Observed standing in hall after altercation with another resident. Staff attempted multiple times to redirect resident away from the other resident. Resident placed on 1:1 supervision with a staff member until EMS arrived. EMS placed resident on stretcher and he was transferred to the hospital for abnormal aggressive behaviors. Wife called and notified of transfer. On 1/5/24 at 8:30 am V5, Registered Nurse, stated she did not witness the incident between R1 and R2, it happened before she got to the facility. Stated she heard that R2 pushed R1 down. Stated R2 has only been at the facility for a couple of days and was at home prior to coming to the facility. Stated the wife told her he could be aggressive with her at times and wanders. Stated other than wandering, he hadn't displayed any behaviors when she was working. Stated R2 was very forgetful and that upset him and if he did have agitation, it was probably due to being in a new environment. On 1/5/24 at 8:55 am V1, Administrator, stated R2 was ok until last night (1/4/24), he became aggressive and pushed R1 down. Neither R1 or R2 sustained any injuries. Stated R1 was sent out to the hospital for evaluation and returned to the facility. V1 stated R2 was placed on 1:1 supervision until EMS came. Stated R2 was sent to the hospital and they were planning on taking R2 back but his family decided to send him to an Alzheimer's unit at another facility. Stated R2 was a new resident and was only in the building for about 72 hours. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146052 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0600GeneralS&S Dpotential for 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 5, 2024 survey of ALHAMBRA REHAB & HEALTHCARE?

This was a inspection survey of ALHAMBRA REHAB & HEALTHCARE on January 5, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at ALHAMBRA REHAB & HEALTHCARE on January 5, 2024?

Yes, 1 deficiency was 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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