F 0600
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
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
observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure the right to be free from physical abuse
for three (R1, R2, &R3) of four residents reviewed for abuse from a sample list of four residents.
Findings include:
1.) The facility provided incident report dated 4/19/25 documents that an altercation between R1 and R3
occurred in the dining room at approximately 6:00 AM.
V14, Dietary Aid's, written statement dated 4/19/25 documents that V14, Dietary Aid, heard R1 and R3
screaming in the dining room at approximately 6:00 AM. R3 had blocked R1 in the dining room and was
cursing at her. R1 complained that R3 kicked her.
R1's Minimum Data Set, dated dated 3/26/25 documents that R1 is cognitively intact.
On 4/21/25 at 11:45 AM, R1 stated that R3 bothers her and that R3 hit her left knee a few days ago and
caused her pain.
On 4/21/25 at 12:00 PM, V3, R1's Family Member, stated that the facility notified her on 4/19/25 that R3
had hit R1's leg and that R1 confirmed that R3 had kicked her in the knee.
2.) The facility provided incident report dated 4/19/25 documents that at approximately 6:30 PM, R2 and R3
approached the exit door on the B hall and R3 pushed R2, resulting in a right knee skin tear.
V7, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), stated that he observed R3 raise both hands, place them on R2's
back and pushed R2 to the ground.
R2's minimum data set documents that R2 is severely cognitively impaired.
R2's progress notes dated 4/19/25 documents that V7, CNA, observed R3 push R2 to the floor.
On 4/23/25 at 11:01 AM, V12( Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)) removed R2's right knee dressing where a
quarter-sized skin tear was observed. R2 winced in pain as V12 (LPN) moved R2's over the wound and
above the knee.
On 4/23/25 at 11:05 AM, R2 stated as the bandage was removed, That's my knee that hurts.
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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
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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
146085
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Bella at Clifton
1190 E 2900 North Road
Clifton, IL 60927
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 - Some
3.) R3's care plan dated 2/7/25 documents that R3 has the potential to be physically aggressive toward
other residents.
R3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R3 as severely cognitively impaired.
R3's progress notes dated 2/9/25 documents that R3 has been very aggressive toward residents and staff
with attempts at re-direction unsuccessful.
R3's progress notes dated 4/19/25 documents that R3 was removed from the dining room at 6:30 AM while
screaming.
R3's progress notes dated 4/19/25 documents at 6:30PM that R3 was sitting in her wheel chair and that
she and R2 were nearing the exit door on hall B when V4 (CNA) observed R3 push R2 with both hands
causing R2 to fall.
R3's 4/14/25 psychiatry note documents an increase in aggressive behavior.
On 4/21/25 at 1:40 PM, V6 (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)) stated that R3 is aggressive toward both
residents and staff. I was the evening nurse on 4/19/25 and after R3 pushed R2 onto the floor, we were
instructed to send R3 to the emergency room because there had been two incidents with R3 in one day.
On 4/21/25 at 1:57 PM, V9 (CNA) stated that when she came into work on 4/19/25, R1 and R3 were
already arguing. R3 is hard to deal with. She uses a wheel chair and sometimes pushes it while walking.
She curses at both residents and staff and she can also be physically aggressive.
R3's local hospital notes dated 4/19/25 document that R3 was evaluated by the emergency room due to
aggressive behavior with residents and staff. Out patient psychiatry was recommended.
On 4/23/25 at 9:15 AM, V1 Administrator stated that R3 is transferring to a memory care unit to better meet
her needs.
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No. 0938-0391
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
146085
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Bella at Clifton
1190 E 2900 North Road
Clifton, IL 60927
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 and record review the facility failed to implement effective interventions to prevent abuse for three
(R1, R2, R3) of four residents reviewed for abuse from a total sample list of four residents.
Residents Affected - Some
Findings include:
The facility provided Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation or Misappropriation - Reporting and Investigating Policy
dated September 2022 documents that upon receiving any allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation,
misappropriation of resident property or injury of unknown source, the administrator is responsible for
determining what actions are needed for the protection of residents.
1.) The facility provided incident report dated 4/19/25 documents that an altercation between R1 and R3
occurred in the dining room at approximately 6:00 AM.
V14 Dietary Aid's written statement dated 4/19/25 documents that V14 Dietary Aid heard R1 and R3
screaming in the dining room at approximately 6:00 AM. R3 had blocked R1 in the dining room and was
cursing at her. R1 complained that R3 kicked her.
On 4/21/25 at 11:45 AM, R1 stated that R3 bothers her and that R3 hit her left knee a few days ago and
caused her pain.
R1's Minimum Data Set, dated dated 3/26/25 documents that R1 is cognitively intact.
On 4/21/25 at 12:00 PM, V3, R1's Family Member, stated that the facility notified her on 4/19/25 that R3
had hit R1's leg and that R1 confirmed that R3 had kicked her in the knee.
2.) The facility provided incident report dated 4/19/25 documents that at approximately 6:30 PM, R2 and R3
approached the exit door on the B hall and R3 pushed R2, resulting in a right knee skin tear.
V7, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), stated that he observed R3 raise both hands, place them on R2's
back and pushed R2 to the ground.
R2's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents that R2 is severely cognitively impaired.
R2's progress notes dated 4/19/25 documents that V7, CNA, observed R3 push R2 to the floor.
On 4/21/25 at 1:40 PM, V6 (Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)) stated that R3 is aggressive toward both
residents and staff. I was the evening nurse on 4/19/25 and after R3 pushed R2 onto the floor, we were
instructed to send R3 to the emergency room because there had been two incidents with R3 and other
residents in one day.
On 4/21/25 at 1:57 PM, V9 (CNA) stated that when she came into work on 4/19/25, R1 and R3 were
already arguing. R3 is hard to deal with. She uses a wheel chair and sometimes pushes it while walking.
She curses at both residents and staff and she can also be physically aggressive.
3.) R3's care plan dated 2/7/25 documents that R3 has the potential to be physically aggressive
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
146085
If continuation sheet
Page 3 of 4
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
146085
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
04/23/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
LA Bella at Clifton
1190 E 2900 North Road
Clifton, IL 60927
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 - Some
toward other residents with the documented plan for intervention to intervene as needed to protect the
rights and safety of others.
R3's Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documents R3 as severely cognitively impaired.
R3's progress notes dated 2/9/25 documents that R3 has been very aggressive toward residents and staff
with attempts at re-direction unsuccessful.
R3's progress notes dated 4/19/25 documents that R3 was removed from the dining room at 6:30 AM while
screaming.
R3's local hospital notes dated 4/19/25 document that R3 was evaluated by the emergency room due to
aggressive behavior with residents and staff. Out-patient psychiatry was recommended.
R3's progress notes dated 4/19/25 documents at 6:30 PM that R3 was sitting in her wheel chair and that
she and R2 were nearing the exit door on hall B when V4 (CNA) observed R3 push R2 with both hands
causing R2 to fall.
R3's behavior monitoring and interventions report dated 4/17/25, 4/19/25, 4/20/25, and 4/22/25 document
physical and verbal abuse toward others with interventional success on only one date, 4/17/25.
On 4/23/25 at 9:15 AM, V1 stated that interventions such as moving R3 to a different hall from R1 and 1:1
observations should have been attempted to decrease the incidences of resident altercations.
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