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Health inspection

La Bella of MorrisonCMS #1460841 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 ensure residents were free from abuse for 3 of 5 residents (R2, R3 and R4) reviewed for abuse on the sample list of 5. The findings include: 1. R1's Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] documents R1 admitted to the facility on [DATE], has severely impaired cognition, requires supervision with walking in her room and corridors and has had physical and verbal behaviors directed towards other. R2's Minimum Data Set Assessment (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R1's cognition is intact. On 7/19/23 at 12:00 PM, R2 said that R2 was just sitting in the dining room and out of the blue, [R1] came up to R2 and punched her in the left eye and started shaking her walker. R2 stated, It hurt really bad. She makes me nervous when she is around me because I don't know what she is going to do. On 7/19/23 at 11:03 AM, V5 (Certified Nursing Assistant) said that V5 witnessed the altercation between R1 and R2. V5 stated, I was in the dining room getting everyone ready for lunch. I had the music on and was singing and dancing with [R2]. [R1] came in like I was playing [Heavy Metal Rock Band], all mosh pit style and smacked her on the cheek and then started shaking her walker. V5 said that R1 was not provoked by anything, and that R1 just walked into the dining room. V5 said that R1 does have behaviors so she just lets her do her own thing. V5 said that R1 can be aggressive and mean at times. V5 said that recently R1 has been wandering into other resident rooms and stealing their belongings. R2's Final Abuse Allegation Investigation Report dated 6/26/23 shows, Investigation showed that [R2] was noted to be sitting in the dining area in her wheelchair. [R1] was ambulating around the dining area, and stopped at [R2's] table, moved a few items on the table around, and [R2] requested her to stop. [R1] then made contact to [R2's] arm using her open hand . On 7/19/23 at 1:00 PM, V1 (Administrator) said that it was substantiated that the situation between R1 and R2 happened. V1 said that in the final report, he mistyped, and it should have said cheek and not arm. R2's Nursing Notes dated 6/21/23 at 12:45 PM shows, It was reported to this nurse that a different resident came up and struck her in the face (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 3 Event ID: 146084 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 146084 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/19/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Bella of Morrison 500 North Jackson Street Morrison, IL 61270 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 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few 2. R3's Final Abuse Allegation Investigation Report dated 6/13/23 shows, It was found that [R1] tried to take away [R3's] silverware while he was sitting at a table in the dining hall at dinner [R3] yelled 'get away from me'. This created a resident-to-resident altercation, with [R1] hitting [R3] in the back. On 7/19/23 12:41 PM, V6 (Dietary Aide) said that he witnessed R1 hit R3. V6 said R3 was sitting in the dining room and R1 came up to R3 and hit him. V6 said that V6 was in the kitchen window area looking into the dining room when it happened. 3. R4's MDS dated [DATE] shows that R4's cognition is impaired. R4's Final Abuse Investigation Report dated 3/10/23 shows, Investigation showed that [R4] was noted to be sitting outside the dining room area in his wheelchair. [R1] was ambulating out of the dining area, and stopped at [R4], bent down and made contact to his face using her lips [R4] denies making any comments to attract her attention. [R1] does not have any recollection to kissing [R4] or can state why. [R1] just says, he must have needed a kiss. On 7/19/23 at 11:20 AM, V7 (Licensed Practical Nurse) said that she witnessed R1 kiss R4. V7 said that R1 can be aggressive at times to other residents. V7 said that R1 wanders around the facility often and is watched by all the staff members. On 7/19/23 at 1:36 PM, V3 (MDS Coordinator) said that R1 is monitored by all the staff frequently. V3 said that R1 wanders and has dementia and can be aggressive but she does not intend to harm anyone. V3 said that she does not think it is ideal for R1 to be in the activity room without staff present. V3 said that she does not know if the incidents involving R1 are abuse but she does not want the residents to feel unsafe. V3 said that if a resident hits another resident, it is considered physical abuse. V3 stated, If it wasn't, we wouldn't have reported it. V3 said that if a resident kissed another resident and it was not wanted, it could be considered abuse but depends on the residents [cognition] and the investigation. R1's Nursing Notes show: 3/18/23-Combative during cares .Goes into other residents' rooms Not easy to redirect. 6/9/23-Hitting CNA, agitated, combative . 6/9/23-Combative and striking nurse . 6/11/23-Resident is having increased agitation, physical and verbal behaviors noted 6/12/23-Aggressive towards other 7/6/23-Resident remains on risperidone. Some behaviors noted 7/14/23-Continues risperidone with little effect on behaviors. Resident is lashing out at staff and other residents R2's Psychosocial Care Plan started on 3/16/23 shows, Inappropriate observance of personal/social boundaries (personal business and/or space) as evidenced by approaching residents in their personal (continued on next page) FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146084 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 146084 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 07/19/2023 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE LA Bella of Morrison 500 North Jackson Street Morrison, IL 61270 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 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete space. [R1] has demonstrated behaviors since admission [R1] has impaired cognition and does not always understand boundaries Interject and gently guide resident to appropriate distance from others . R2's Care Plan has not been updated and no new interventions were added since 3/16/23. The facility's Abuse Prevention Program revised on 11/28/16 shows, The facility affirms the right of our residents to be free from abuse .Abuse is the willful injection of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish Willful as used in this definition of abuse, means the individual must have acted deliberately, not that the individual must have intended to inflict injury or harm Physical Abuse includes hitting, slapping, pinching, kicking, and controlling behavior through corporal punishment. Sexual Abuse is non-consensual sexual contact of any type with a resident Resident Assessment staff will identify residents with increased vulnerability for abuse or who have needs and behaviors that might lead to conflict. Through the care planning process, staff will identify any problems, goals, and approaches, which would reduce the chances of mistreatment, neglect, and abuse of these residents . Event ID: Facility ID: 146084 If continuation sheet Page 3 of 3

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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 July 19, 2023 survey of La Bella of Morrison?

This was a inspection survey of La Bella of Morrison on July 19, 2023. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at La Bella of Morrison on July 19, 2023?

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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