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Inspection visit

Health inspection

SERENITY ESTATES AT MORRISCMS #1460772 citations on this visit
2 citations recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 2 deficiencies. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide dignity to a resident during provisions of care.This applies to 1 of 26 residents (R118) reviewed for dignity in the sample of 26.The findings include: R118's EMR (Electronic Medical Record) showed R118 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included intervertebral disc disorder with radiculopathy, lumbar region, acute respiratory failure with hypoxia, generalized muscle weakness, other chronic pain, dizziness, and giddiness. R118's MDS (Minimum Data Set), dated October 27, 2025, showed R118 was cognitively intact and was dependent on staff for showering.On December 16, 2025, at 9:04 AM, R118 said there was an incident, he thinks it was maybe two weeks ago, when the CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant), whose name he said he could not remember, took him to the shower room and turned on the water. The CNA told R118 she would be right back; she had to go to the other shower room for another resident. R118 said it was around 15 minutes later when the CNA returned, and he was shivering cold. R118 said he was not able to wash himself, so he was just sitting there naked, waiting, and it was cold. On December 16, 2025, at 2:16 PM, V2 (DON/Director of Nursing) said when giving a resident a shower, the resident should never be left alone in the shower room or left naked. On December 16, 2025, at approximately 3:30 PM, V1 (Administrator) said she spoke with R118, and he pretty much told her the same thing. V1 said it was common sense that the staff member should not have left [R118] in the shower room by himself. 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: 146077 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 146077 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 12/18/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Serenity Estates at Morris 1223 Edgewater Morris, IL 60450 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 0804 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide foods at a palatable temperature acceptable to the residents. This applies to 13 of 13 residents (R3, R7, R23, R27, R31, R35, R48, R73, R105, R107, R111, R118, R123) reviewed for dining in the sample of 26. The findings include: Facility Fall/Winter menu (Week 3, Tuesday) for lunch included (hot) Italian Beef Sandwich, Potato Wedges, and 3 Bean Salad. During initial tour the following residents stated the food is cold: On December 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM, R105 stated, I eat in the room and dining room. The food is not really hot. On December 15, 2025, at 11:23 AM, R73 stated, Food is high quality, but they have trouble keeping it warm.On December 15, 2025, at 11:39 AM. R111 stated, I eat in the room. Food is not very edible and is cold.On December 15, 2025, at 11:55 AM, R35 stated the food is ice cold. R35 stated she eats in her room and remarked she does not understand why her food is cold, as her room is closer to the kitchen. On December 15, 2025, at 12:17 PM, R23 was eating in dining room and stated the food is usually served cold.On December 16, 2025, at 9:04 AM, R118 stated the food is sometimes served cold. On December 16, 2025, at 9:53 AM, R3 stated the food is sometimes served cold. On December 16, 2025, at 1:30 PM, during Resident Counsel Meeting, R7, R27, R31, R48, R107, R111, R123 stated the food is usually served cold. On December 16, 2025, starting at 11:25 PM, during meal service, the plates were noted heated by a heating lamp above the steam table. Once the food was plated, it was placed on a tray and covered by a metal lid for room trays. These trays were then loaded onto a free-standing cart, and then covered by a plastic liner and rolled unto the unit. On December 16, 2025, at 12:13 PM, the meal temperatures tested by V3 (Dietary Manager) after last meal tray was served and showed Italian roast beef sandwich 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit, potatoes wedges 134.9 degrees Fahrenheit. Other item served was cold item of 3 bean salad. When asked, V3 responded the facility does not have heating pellets for each plate and has only one insulated enclosed cart for the C-Wing. On December 17, 2025, at 9:26 AM, V18 (Dietitian) state the palatability of foods should be between 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit. V18 added the facility does not have a policy for palatability of food. Residents Affected - Some FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146077 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

  • 0804GeneralS&S Epotential for harm

    F804 - Food and drink

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

  • 0550GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F550 - Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the December 18, 2025 survey of SERENITY ESTATES AT MORRIS?

This was a inspection survey of SERENITY ESTATES AT MORRIS on December 18, 2025. The surveyor cited 2 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at SERENITY ESTATES AT MORRIS on December 18, 2025?

Yes, 2 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."

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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