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Inspection visit

Inspection

GALENA STAUSS NURSING HOMECMS #1461401 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 observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from sexual abuse. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R2) reviewed for abuse in the sample 3. The findings include: The facility's Incident Report dated 10/13/24 documents R1 was groping R2's breast. V7 (Agency CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant) witnessed R1 groping R2's breast in the dining room. R1's face sheet shows he is an [AGE] year-old male with diagnoses including hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting left dominant side, atrial fibrillation, major depressive disorder and metabolic encephalopathy. R2's face sheet shows she is a [AGE] year-old female with diagnoses including ischemia cardiomyopathy, hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infraction affecting right dominant side, heart failure, aphasia, and dementia. On 10/16/24 at 9:38 AM, R1 was observed in his room lying in bed. He was alert to self, he was confused to the month and year. R1 could not recall the incident with R2. On 10/16/24 at 10:07 AM, R2 was observed in the sunroom sitting in her wheelchair with a flat affect. She responded to her name but could not answer questions. On 10/16/24 at 2:55 PM, V7 said she was entering the dining room. R1 and R2 were both in their wheelchair's sitting next to each other. R1's hand was groping R2's right breast, he was touching and squeezing her breast. R2 sat there and did not say anything. R2 was not wearing a bra under her shirt and is well endowed. R1 was definitely foundling R2's breast. She told R1 not to touch other residents and removed him from the table. She reported the incident to V4 (LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse). On 10/16/24 at 12:15 PM, V4 (LPN) said she was in the dining room preparing medications around 4:30 PM to 5:00 PM. R1 was in the dining room in his wheelchair. She saw R1 using both feet self-propelling towards R2 with a purpose. R2's back was facing her and R1 was positioned next to R2. She continued to prepare her medications and saw V7 leaning towards R1 and removing him from the table. V7 then reported R1 was groping R2's breast. R1 and R2 knew each other from the community and knows R1 recognizes R2. R1 is alert to self, forgetful, he had a stroke and has limitations to his left side. He is on hospice and has declined. R2 is aphasic and does not communicate her needs, she seemed hesitant after the incident. (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 2 Event ID: 146140 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 146140 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 10/17/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Galena Stauss Nursing Home 215 Summit Street Galena, IL 61036 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 On 10/16/24 at 10:30 AM, V10 (CNA) said R1 is forgetful and normally has no issues. She has seen R1 sit next to R2 talking to her in the past. They are both from this area and not sure if they know each other from the community. On 0/16/24 at 12:05 PM, V1 (Administrator) said she was notified about the incident that evening. V7 witnessed R1 groping R2's breast and reported the incident. She was surprised because it was unusual behavior for R1, none the less it was inexcusable. I don't think it's intentional abuse. R2's care plan dated April 2024 shows she has impaired cognitive function, has difficulty making decisions, following direction, has expressive aphasia related to a stroke. R2 is dependent on staff for meeting her emotional, intellectual, physical and social needs related cognitive deficits and physical limitations. The facility's Abuse Prevention Policy states, It is the policy of this facility that all residents will be free from abuse, neglect .sexual abuse of a resident by a staff member, another resident, or a visitor. Sexual abuse includes but is not limited to sexual penetration, intentional sexual touching without permission or ability to consent . FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146140 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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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.

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What happened during the October 17, 2024 survey of GALENA STAUSS NURSING HOME?

This was a inspection survey of GALENA STAUSS NURSING HOME on October 17, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at GALENA STAUSS NURSING HOME on October 17, 2024?

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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