F 0554
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were assessed to
self-administer medications and keep them at their bedsides.
Residents Affected - Some
This applies to 4 of 4 residents (R9, R34, R235, R237) reviewed for medication storage in a sample of 23.
The findings include:
1. On 01/21/25 at 11:15 AM a generic pain-relieving cream with unlabeled Lidocaine (Lidocaine
Hydrochloride 4%) and unlabeled hemorrhoidal relief cream maximum strength bought from a local
pharmacy was observed on R34's nightstand. R34 said family member bought medication for her. She said
she rubs the pain-relieving ointment with Lidocaine on her thighs. She said she uses both creams as
needed.
A review of R34's POS (Physician Order Sheet) showed an order for Preparation H External Cream 1%
(Hydrocortisone Rectal), apply to hemorrhoids every six hours as needed after bowel movement. There
was no order for pain-relieving cream with Lidocaine, no order for the medications to stay at bedside, and
no order for self-administration of medications.
2. On 01/21/25 at 10:24 AM a tube of Ketoprofen 15% gel was observed on R237's bedside table. R237
said she uses the pain cream on her knees. She said it is a compound medication made by a local
pharmacy for her knees. She said she knows she needs to apply it on both her knees three times a day but
only uses it when she remembers to.
A review of R237's POS showed there is no order for Ketoprofen 15% gel, no order for the medication to
stay at bedside and no order for self-administration of medication.
3. On 01/21/25 at 11:30 AM, a tube of Clobetasol Propionate tube was observed in R235's bathroom. R235
denied any swelling, redness, itching or rashes on skin. She said maybe the cream is just there for when
she needs it. She said the medication has been in her bathroom for a long time.
A review of R235's POS showed there is no order for Clobetasol Propionate, and no order for the
medication to stay at bedside, and no order for self-administration of medication.
4. On 01/21/25 at 11:31 AM, Mobisyl 10% pain-relieving cream was observed on R9's cube shelving in her
room. R9 unable to say where it came from or what she uses it for. R9's MDS (Minimum Data Sheet) dated
1/2/25 documents a BIMS (Brief Interview for Mental Status) score of 4 which means she has severe
cognitive impairment.
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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.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
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Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
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F 0554
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
A review of R9's POS (Physician Order Sheet) showed there is no order for Mobisyl 10% pain-relieving
cream, no order for self-administration of medication, and no order for the medication to stay at bedside.
On 1/23/25 at 09:30 AM, V2 (DON- Director of Nursing) said if a resident requests for medication to be at
bedside, nurses would ask for an order from resident's PCP (Primary Care Physician). She said the facility
has no assessment tool to assess if it is appropriate for resident to have the medication at bedside. She
said there is no assigned storage for medication that stays by bedside. She said unlabeled medications
should be discarded or family should take it home.
Facility's Policy and Procedure titled Medication Storage in the Facility dated March 2021 documents the
following: . ID3: Bedside Medication Storage . Policy- Bedside medication storage is permitted for residents
who wish to self-administer medications, upon written order of the prescriber and once self-administration
skills have been assessed and deemed appropriate in the judgement of the facility's interdisciplinary
resident assessment team.Procedures: A. A written order for the bedside storage of medications is present
in the resident's medical record. B. Bedside storage of medications is indicated on the resident medication
administration record (MAR) and in the care plan for the appropriate medications. C. For residents who
self-administer medications . 1) The manner of storage prevents access by other residents.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
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F 0584
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited
to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided
with a warm, comfortable room.
Residents Affected - Few
This applies to 2 out of 3 residents (R77 and R67) reviewed for homelike environment in a sample of 23.
The findings include:
On 1/21/2025 at 1:50 PM, R77 and R67 (roommates) were in their room. R77 said he gets extra cold
because the room's heater unit has not been working for weeks.
On 1/21/2025 at 2:00 PM, V1 (Administrator) was asked to assess the room and said the heating unit in the
room had been broken for more than a week and was still waiting to be repaired. V1 said urgent
maintenance work orders should be addressed within 24 hours and non-urgent should be completed within
3-7 days.
On 1/23/2025 at 8:55 AM, V4 (Director of Facilities and Safety) said he received a Maintenance Work Order
request for the room's heating unit on 1/5/2025. V4 said the temperature outside the room in the hallway
was checked and noted at 72 F (Fahrenheit) degrees, but the temperature inside the room was not checked
on 1/6/2025. V4 said resident rooms were equipped with individualized heating units to allow residents to
adjust the temperature inside their rooms to their desired comfortable level. V4 said that on 1/6/2025, the
maintenance department attempted to fix the heating unit but was unable to because R77 was in the room.
V4 said the room's heating unit repair required for the room to be vacant for approximately 3 hours.
A facility Maintenance Work Order had been completed on 1/5/2025 for the affected heating unit
temperature controls.
The facility's policy titled HVAC System Malfunction Reporting Process undated, said Objective: To ensure
that HVAC system issues are promptly reported, addressed, and resolved to maintain a safe and
comfortable environment for residents and staff .Resident-Centered Care: Always prioritize the comfort and
safety of residents by taking immediate actions .
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to
prevent accidents.
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** 4. R12's MDS
(Minimum Data Set) dated 12/16/24, shows she is cognitively intact and uses a walker and wheelchair for
mobility. R12's current care plan includes at risk for falls related to weakness.
On 01/21/25 at 01:29 PM, R12 was in bed with her bed and overbed table in a high position. R12 stated
she needed to raise her bed so she could comfortably reach the items on her overbed table. V13 (CNA)
entered the room and demonstrated that both the bed and overbed table could be lowered to a safer height.
On 01/22/25 at 01:16 PM, R12's bed and overbed table were again elevated in a high position. At 01:18
PM, V14 CNA stated R12 raised the bed to eat her meal, but she should have let the over bed table down
so R12 didn't have to raise the bed.
On 01/23/25 at 01:30 PM, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated staff should making sure the overbed table
and bed are lowered to a safe height for the resident. If the overbed table was lowered, the resident
shouldn't have to raise her bed. Staff are responsible for making sure the resident's environment is safe.
3. On 1/21/25 at 10:58 AM, yellow stars were observed on R49's door. R49 said she has fallen before but
could not remember when.
On 1/23/25 at 10:30 AM, V11 (R49's caregiver) said she stays with R49 in the facility from 9 AM to 8 PM.
She said R49 fell once in November 2024. She said when R49 was being transferred from wheelchair to
bed using a mechanical lift, R49 started sliding from the wheelchair. She said R49 was in a squatting
position with her buttocks on the floor. She said R49 complained of right hip pain right after the incident and
left knee pain the day after the incident. She said only one staff was using the mechanical lift to transfer
R49 when she fell.
On 1/23/25 at 09:30 AM, V2 (DON-Director of Nursing) said when using mechanical lift for transfers, she
expects assist from two staff. She said one staff should be guiding and one staff maneuvering the
mechanical lift machine.
On 1/23/25 at 09:45 AM, V10 (LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse) said he was R49's nurse when she fell on
[DATE]. He said R49 was sliding while she was being transferred and was in a squatting position while in
the mechanical lift. He said the transfer was done by an agency CNA and stated that the transfer was done
improperly and caused R49's fall.
R49's Progress Notes 11/20/24 from 3:22 PM (written by V10) showed that V11 reported that staff dropped
R49 on the floor while transferring R49 using the mechanical lift. It is documented that V11 claimed R49 fell
to the floor. R49 complained of right hip pain after incident.
Facility's Policy and Procedure titled Lifting Machine, Using Mechanical stated the following: . General
Guidelines: 1. At least two (2) nursing assistants are needed to safely move a resident with a mechanical
lift.3. Types of lifts. A. Floor based full body sling lifts; b. Sit-to-stand lifts.Based on observation, interview,
and record review, the facility failed to safely transfer, position, and implement fall prevention interventions
for residents at risk for falls.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
This applies to 4 out of 6 residents (R55, R285, R49, R12) reviewed for safety and accidents in a sample of
23.
The findings include:
1. On 1/22/2025 at 3:00 PM, V5 (Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA) and V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
were assisting R55 in bed. R55 had a bruise on his right wrist and a skin tear on his right knee. V5 said R55
had recently fallen out of bed and possibly sustained those injuries then. The left side of R55's bed was
parallel to the wall with approximately 12 inches of space in between. R55's boundary mattress was not
secured to the bed's frame. V2 (DON/Director of Nursing) said R55 was dependent on his care and
required 2-staff assistance with his bed mobility.
On 1/23/2025 at 1:00 PM, V7 (CNA) said that on 1/19/2025, she was providing incontinence care to R55 in
bed when he fell out of bed. V7 said she knew R55 was at risk for falls because he was confused and at
times resistant to his care. V7 said the left side of R55's bed was against the wall. V7 said she raised R55's
bed and was unsure if the bed wheels were locked. V7 said she turned R55 onto his left side (away from
her) and then she turned away from him (to the side) to get barrier cream from his nightstand table. V7 said
she then noticed R55 started to slide and slip off the bed, with his mattress, and onto the floor. V7 said it did
not appear that R55's mattress was safely secured to the bed frame. V7 said R55 fell on the floor in
between his bed and the wall. V7 said she then called for help and two male CNAs came to assist R55 off
the floor. V7 said they used R55's bed linen to lift him off the floor and place him back in bed.
R55's Progress Note dated 11/19/2025 said [Nurse on Duty] was called by CNA because the resident fell
while she was doing his cares. He turned to his left side but the bed mattress flipped, hence the resident
went down on the floor with legs stretched covered by sheets and holding a pillow with his hands that
supported his head. Bed was low. Assessment revealed bruise in front of both knees, denies pain, no lumps
and no open areas noted. He was put back to bed because he claimed he still wanted to sleep.
On 1/23/2025 at 10:45 AM, V2 (DON) said R55 was at risk for falls because he had a history of multiple
falls and dementia-related behaviors. V2 said the facility staff implements standard fall interventions after
fall incidents. V2 said R55 had fallen on 1/19/2025 from his bed. V2 said the facility was still investigating
the incident and trying to re-interview V7 (CNA). V2 continued to say that the facility investigates falls to
identify the root cause and implement appropriate fall interventions related to the root cause. V2 said the
facility did not have a set time goal of when to complete root-cause fall investigations.
On 1/23/2025 at 11:00 AM, V2 was asked to assess R55's room and bed. V2 said they had just decided to
move R55's bed away from the wall for his safety and would be providing him with double floor mats. V2
also said R55's bed frame was missing the mattress security latch to ensure the mattress was secured to
the bed. V2 said she now sees how these environmental factors could have also contributed to R55's fall
incident but they were still investigating the incident.
R55's MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 12/30/2024 said R55 was severely cognitively impaired. The MDS
also showed R55 was dependent on staff with bed mobility and ADL (Activities of Daily Living). R55's Fall
Risk Evaluation dated 12/24/2024 said he was at At Risk for falls. R55's Care Plan had a at risk for falls
focus problem initiated on 11/05/2023. R55's Care Plan had multiple fall interventions including, Ensure
proper positioning while in bed .Staff to monitor resident for signs and symptoms
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146128
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
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F 0689
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Some
of agitation/impulsivity- if behavior noted a minimum of two staff members are recommended for care
.Follow facility fall protocol.
The facility's Falls Prevention and Management policy dated 12/8/2022, said Policy Statement- It is the
policy of Plymouth Place to ensure a safe environment by preventing falls with the least restrictive
measures, while promoting the highest possible level of independence and quality of life. All residents shall
benefit from a safe environment and an individualized resident centered plan of care. Interventions will be
implemented to prevent and reduce the risk of injury based on each individual's assessment of risk factors
.Cause Identification 1. For an individual who has fallen, staff will attempt to define possible causes post
fall. Causes refer to factors that are associated with or that directly result in a fall .
2. On 1/21/2025 at 10:25 AM, R285 was in bed. R285 had a thick black floor mat folded up and not in place
on the floor. R285's call light was not in reach, and instead was on the floor between his bed and the wall.
R285's room had multiple safety reminders posted to call for help to prevent him from falling. At 1:50 PM,
R285 was still in bed with the floor mat not on the floor.
On 1/23/2025 at 11:00 AM, V2 (DON) said R285 was at risk for falls because he had fallen on 1/20/2025
after he attempted to self-transfer. V2 said R285 had multiple fall interventions, including the use of a fall
floor mat when in bed. V2 said she expects nursing staff to ensure residents' fall interventions are
implemented accordingly to ensure residents are provided with a safe environment.
R285's Care Plan had a an at risk for falls focus problem initiated on 1/14/2025. R285's Care Plan had
multiple fall interventions, including, Ensure call light is available to Resident and If resident is a fall risk,
initiate fall risk precautions.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
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F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve
food in accordance with professional standards.
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen in a manner to
prevent foodborne illness.
Residents Affected - Many
This applies to 77 residents in the facility receiving dietary services.
Findings include:
On 01/21/25 at 03:53 PM, V1 (Administrator) confirmed 77 residents were being served from dietary
services on entry to the facility 01/21/25.
On 01/21/25 at 09:57 AM, the kitchen tour began in the lower-level kitchen with V3 (Culinary Director) and
V12 (Chef). V3 stated the kitchen serves the entire facility.
1. The dry storage contained:
A dented 4lb (pound) 4oz (ounce) can of mushrooms.
A dented 6lb 12 0z can of buttered beans.
Two dented 6lb 12oz cans of sweet potatoes.
A dented 6lb 9 oz can of sliced carrots.
The facility policy Receiving Goods and Storage of Goods dated 10/19 states if questionable cans are
identified after receival, remove form their storage place and place in the Dented Cans area identified in the
Dry Storage.
2. On 01/21/25 at 10:15 AM, the walk-in freezer contained:
Items identified by V12 as chicken tenders that had fallen out of the unsealed bag; green peas in a clear
plastic bag that had been accessed that did not have a label or any dates; four brown chunks in an
accessed clear plastic bag identified by V12 as pumpernickel bread that did not have any label or dates.
The facility policy Labeling and Dating dated 10/19 states all food products will be appropriately wrapped,
dated with opened-date or labeled based on the guidelines posted outside each walk-in cooler, walk-in
freezer, and inside dry storage.
3. On 01/21/25 at 10:19 AM, the dairy cooler contained a tray identified by V12 as whole turkey breast with
a single date of 1/18/25; and a pan with three items identified by V12 as flank steak, which was stored over
five 10lb boxes of tilapia and four 10lb boxes of white shrimp.
The facility provided food storage chart order in which food should be refrigerated: ready to eat food stored
on the top shelf, followed by seafood on the second shelf, whole cuts meats on the third shelf, ground meat
and fish on the fourth shelf, and whole and ground poultry on the fifth shelf.
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NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
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4. On 01/21/25 at 10:29 AM, the reach-in freezer contained a large clear plastic bag without a label or any
dates which 5.contained a brown substance identified by V12 as French onion soup.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
The cooks line cooler contained a small metal pan labeled tuna salad with single date of 1/20/25.
Residents Affected - Many
5. On 01/21/25 at 10:35 AM, a reach-in refrigerator contained:
An accessed one-gallon container of Asian sesame ginger dressing with a single date of 12/11/24; three
small cups identified by V3 as sour cream with no labels or dates; an accessed one-gallon container of
poppy seed dressing dated 8/16/24; a bottle of raspberry vinaigrette dated 11/4; a facility container of
yellow peaches with a single date of 1/17; a facility container of apricots with a single date of 1/11; a facility
container of mandarins with a single date of 1/10; a facility container of prunes with a single date of 1/9; a
facility container of strawberry topping with a single date of 1/10; a facility container of prunes with a single
date of 1/15.
The facility-provided chart shows sour cream is good for five days after opening; canned fruits are good for
five days after opening; and salad dressings are good for thirty days after opening.
6. On 01/21/25 at 12:51 PM, the third-floor kitchen was toured with V15 (Kitchen Special Projects). V15
tested the red sanitization bucket in use that tested at 0 ppm (parts per million). The reach in refrigerator
contained 14 small factory sealed containers labeled pureed strawberry cheesecake with a manufactured
dated of 4/12/23. The facility use by date of 1/20 was written on the facility container in which it was stored.
The facility Sink & Surface Cleaner Sanitizer test strips how to guide states the approved active range of
sanitizer is 272 - 700 ppm.
The facility-provided Frozen Storage Life of Foods states to use the manufacture's expiration date for
products, but do not exceed one year, if there is no expiration date on the package, add the date the food is
received. If a case of food of partially used, and the remaining food is exposed to the air, re-label when the
product is opened to use within 3 months.
On 01/22/25 at 02:06 PM, V3 (Culinary Director) stated there are no logs for the red sanitizing buckets
because the sanitizer is taken from the same dispenser that fills the three-compartment sink. The
three-compartment sink sanitizer level is tested, the red sanitizing buckets are not.
On 01/22/25 at 02:57 PM, V3 stated she would like to retract her earlier statement. The red sanitizing
buckets sanitization level is tested but it is not logged. V3 stated she did not believe there is a requirement
to log the sanitizer level for the red buckets, only the three-compartment sink, three times per day. V3 stated
we are required to change the red sanitizing buckets and three-compartment sink before meals and if they
become dirty.
On 01/23/25 at 01:11 PM, V3 stated items in storage areas should be properly sealed and labeled. Items in
the freezer should be sealed to prevent freezer burn and labeled because foods can become unidentifiable
when they are frozen. Items should be properly dated to assure they are not being served past the
expiration date and so we know when to dispose of it. There are a few residents that have food allergies. If
the food isn't labeled properly, it could inadvertently be served to someone with a food allergy. When storing
food items, raw chicken and poultry should be on the lowest shelf, ground meat above that followed by red
meat beef and pork and fish and seafood above that. The purpose
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IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
146128
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0812
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Many
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is to prevent cross contamination. Foods should not be utilized past the expiration date or use by date. The
food quality diminishes, and the risks of contamination and bacterial growth puts the residents at risk for
illness.
V3 stated there are no specific facility policies for the dry storage, coolers, or freezers, and only the storage
chart that staff are to follow. V3 stated the facility policy does not have a specific direction for the sanitizer
level since 2019 when the product they utilized changed. The policy states the sanitizer is to be checked
before each meal service. The risk is staff may think the surface has been sanitized and it really hasn't
which could cause the food to become contaminated.
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Facility ID:
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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
146128
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0909
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and
mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure resident beds were safely
maintained.
Residents Affected - Few
This applies to 2 out of 3 residents (R55 and R14) reviewed for resident equipment in a sample of 23
1. R14 MDS (Minimum Data Set) dated 1/3/25, shows he is cognitively intact. R14 requires substantial staff
assistance with repositioning in bed and is dependent on staff transfers between the bed and chair. R14's
current care plan includes an ADL (Activities of Daily Living) self-care deficit related to mobility deficits and
weakness.
On 01/21/25 at 11:33 AM, R14 was on an airloss mattress with approximately four inches of his bed frame
exposed on each side of his bed.
On 01/23/25 at 11:59 AM, R14 was still on an air mattress with approximately four inches of his bed frame
exposed on each side of his bed.
On 01/23/25 at 01:30 PM, V2 DON (Director of Nursing) stated staff that provide direct care are responsible
for making sure the bed is safe for the resident. If there is any issue the direct care staff should place a
work order to maintenance to have the equipment changed out immediately. The mattress should fit the
frame. There is a potential for entrapment or potential for injury to the resident and staff.
2. On 1/22/2025 at 3:00 PM, V5 (Certified Nurse Assistant/CNA) and V10 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN)
were assisting R55 in bed. V5 said R55 had recently fallen out of bed. R55's boundary mattress was not
secured to the bed frame.
On 1/23/2025 at 1:00 PM, V7 (CNA) said that on 1/19/2025 she was providing care to R55 in bed when he
fell out of bed. V7 said she noticed R55's mattress was not secured properly because it shifted and slid off
the bed frame when he fell.
On 1/23/2025 at 11:00 AM, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) was asked to assess R55's bed. V2 said R55's
bed frame was missing the mattress security latch to ensure the mattress was secured to the bed.
On 1/23/2025 at 2:40 PM, V1 (Administrator) said maintenance performs weekly environmental rounds and
an outside vendor also performs monthly resident equipment safety checks, including beds. V1 said he
expects environmental and nursing staff to inspect residents' beds daily and report broken or unsafe beds
immediately to ensure resident safety.
The facility's policy titled Bed Safety and Bed Rails dated 8/2022, said Policy Statement Resident beds
meet the safety specifications established by the Hospital Bed Safety Workgroup .6. Maintenance staff
routinely inspects all beds and related equipment to identify risks .8. Any worn or malfunctioning bed
system components are repaired and replaced using components that meet manufacturer specifications
.10. Additional safety measures are implemented for residents who have been identified as having a higher
than usual risk for injury .
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Event ID:
Facility ID:
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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
146128
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
01/24/2025
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Plymouth Place
315 North LA Grange Road
LA Grange Park, IL 60526
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0921
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and
the public.
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents' rooms with
sharps disposal containers were safely maintained.
Residents Affected - Some
This applies to 5 residents (R3, R73, R287, R79, and R39) reviewed for facility environment in a sample of
23.
The findings include:
On 1/21/2025 at 10:15 AM during the initial tour of the facility, five residents' rooms (R3, R73, R287, R79,
and R39) were observed with overflowing sharps disposal containers:
1. R3's sharps disposal container located in her room was overfilled above the indicated full line and
contained sharp items on top of the security flip lid.
2. R73's sharps disposal container located in her room was overfilled above the indicated full line and
contained sharp items on top of the security flip lid.
3. R287's sharps disposal container located in her room was overfilled above the indicated full line and
contained sharp items on top of the security flip lid.
4. R79's sharps disposal container located in her room was overfilled above the indicated full line and
contained sharp items on top of the security flip lid.
5. R39's sharps disposal container located in her room was overfilled above the indicated full line and
contained sharp items on top of the security flip lid.
On 1/22/2025 at 12:35 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing/DON) said nurses were expected to check and dispose
of sharps disposal containers once filled to the indicated full line. V2 continued to say that staff should not
continue to dispose of sharp items once containers are filled to ensure safe handling and disposal of sharp
items, including needles and syringes.
The facility's policy titled Sharps Disposal dated 01/2012, said Policy Interpretation and Implementation .3.
During use, containers for contaminated sharps will be handled as follows: c. Designated individuals will be
responsible for sealing and replacing containers when they are 75% to 80% full to protect employees from
punctures and/or needlesticks when attempting to push sharps into the container.
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Facility ID:
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