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
interviews and record reviews the facility failed to protect one (R6) resident from verbal and physical abuse
out of nine residents reviewed for abuse in a sample list of 12 residents.
R6 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] and has the following medical diagnoses; Hemiplegia and
Hemiparesis following Cerebral Infarction Affecting Left Non-Dominant Side, Sepsis, Inflammatory
Disorders of Scrotum, Abnormalities of Gait and Mobility, Unsteadiness on Feet, Cerebral Infarction, COPD,
Muscle Wasting and Atrophy, Lack of Coordination, Type 2 Diabetes, GERD, Heart Failure, Major
Depressive Disorder, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Tachycardia, HTN,
Gout, Muscle Weakness, Malaise, Acquired Absence of Left Leg Above Knee and Nicotine Dependence.
R6's Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE] documents R6's Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS)
score 14, cognitively intact.
R6's Health Note dated 6/7/25 at 8:37pm documents: Chief Complaint: General Notifications: Vitals:
Temperature 97.8, Pulse 78, Blood Pressure 147/76, Respirations 18, Oxygen saturation 92% on room air.
Summary: R6 reported to staff being choked by stepdaughter. No markings noted. R6 is stable.
Local County Sheriff's Department Report #P2506-0012 dated 6/7/25 at 8:39pm documents on Saturday
6/7/25 at 4:59pm, V16 Deputy Sheriff's Department was dispatched to nursing home [NAME], Illinois, in
regard to possible assault. V16 arrived on scene at 7:19pm and was met by V1 Administrator. V1 made V16
aware that R6 had complained about being grabbed and choked by V17 R6's Stepdaughter, during an
earlier visit that day. V1 stated that shortly after their visit V6 pulled a staff member aside and explained to
them what had happened. V1 said that R6 although elderly, was lucid and could speak for R6's self. V1
escorted R6 into an office where R6 could be interviewed. Upon first seeing R6, V16 noticed R6 to be an
elderly man with some considerable physical disabilities. R6 left leg was amputated and R6 was wheelchair
bound. R6 was able to give me R6's name and stated that R6 has been living here since December and
that R6 was previously at a different nursing home for 6 months prior to that. R6 told V16 that V18 (R6's
Wife) and V17 had been at the nursing home to visit R6 at around 4:00pm. R6 stated that during the visit
V17 asked R6 for R6's bank card. R6 told V17 that R6 had given it to a friend to hold for safe keeping
because R6 had recently lost R6's wallet. R6 said, at around 4:15pm is when V17 and V18 accompanied
R6 to the parking lot to smoke a cigarette and say goodbye. R6 said, while in the parking lot, V17 again
asked R6 for R6's bank card and claimed R6 owed R17 money. R6 stated that when R6 did not produce
R6's bank card, V17 grabbed R6 by R6's shirt collar with one hand and grabbed R6 by the neck with the
other. R6 said R6 had a hard time moving when V17 had ahold of him. V17 and V18 then exited the nursing
home property in their vehicle.
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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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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
06/25/2025
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 - Few
Facilities Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation and Misappropriation Prevention Program dated March 2025
documents: Policy Statement: Residents have the right to be free from abuse, neglect, misappropriation of
resident property and exploitation. The willful infliction of injury, unreasonable confinement, intimidation, or
punishment with resulting physical harm, pain or mental anguish. Abuse also includes the deprivation by an
individual, including caretaker, of goods or services that are necessary to attain physical, mental, and
psychosocial well-being. Instances of abuse of all residents, irrespective of any mental or physical
condition, cause physical harm, pain or mental anguish. It includes verbal abuse, sexual abuse, physical
abuse, and mental abuse facilitated or enabled through the use of technology. Policy Interrogation and
Implementation. The resident abuse, neglect and exploitation prevention program consists of a facility-wide
commitment and resource to support the following objectives: 1. Protect residents from abuse, neglect,
exploitation or misappropriation of property by anyone including, f. family members.
On 6/24/25 at 12:13pm R6 stated, a couple of weeks ago V17 (R6 Stepdaughter) and V18 (R6's Wife)
came to visit R6. R6 stated that during the visit V17 asked R6 for R6's bank card and R6 told V17 that R6
had given it to a friend to hold for safe keeping. R6 stated V17 and V18 went outside to smoke a cigarette
and say goodbye. R6 stated, while outside V17 again asked R6 for R6's bank card and said that R6 owed
R17 money. R6 stated that when R6 told V17 that R6 didn't have it V17 grabbed R6 by R6's shirt collar with
one hand and grabbed R6 by the neck with the other. R6 stated R6 was unable to move and V17 let go and
V17 and V18 left in V17's car.
On 6/25/25 at 8:45am V20 (Licensed Practical Nurse) stated that on 6/7/25 at 5:50pm V19 (Activities)
notified V20 that R6 informed V19 that V17 grabbed R6 by the neck. V20 stated that V20 spoke to R6 and
R6 stated that V17 grabbed R6 by the collarbone and then put V17's other hand around R6's neck asking
for R6's bank card. V20 stated that V20 assessed R6 for injuries and none were noted.
On 6/25/24 at 9:21am V1 (Administrator) said, on 6/7/25 V1 was notified by V19 (Activities) that R6
reported to V19 that V17 R6's Stepdaughter had grabbed him by the neck and shoulder outside while they
were smoking. V1 stated, V1 told V19 to inform V20 Licensed Practical Nurse about the incident so that V20
can assess R6. V1 stated that V1 was informed that V17 was no longer at the facility. V1 stated V1
immediately started an investigation. V1 stated that V1 notified the Local Sheriff's Department. V1 stated,
V1 interviewed R6 who informed V1 that V17 had brought V18 to visit. V1 stated R6 further informed V1
that when V1 and V18 were leaving, V17 wanted R6's debit card, and R6 told V17 that it was safe, at which
time V17 grabbed R6's shirt and necklace saying R6 owed V17 money. V1 stated that V17 let go of R6 and
left the grounds by vehicle.
On 6/25/25 at 10:30am V19 (Activities) stated on 6/7/25 at 5:50pm R6 told V19 that while V17 was visiting,
that V17 wanted R6's bank card, and R6 told V17 that R6 didn't have it. V19 stated, R6 told V19 that while
outside smoking V17 got mad and grabbed R6's shirt with one hand and grabbed R6's neck with the other
wanting R6's bank card. V19 stated that R6 told V17 that R6 did not have the bank card and V17 let go of
R6's neck.
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