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Inspection visit

Inspection

THE TERRACECMS #1461591 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 protect a residents right to be free from resident to resident sexual abuse. This applies to 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for abuse in the sample of 6. The findings include: R1's face sheet shows she was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including schizophrenia, personal history of other mental and behavioral disorders, and hypertensive heart disease. R1's care plan initiated on 2/4/22 shows she has a language communication barrier and can speak only simple English. The care plan also shows she has a cognitive deficit and prefers to be more independent with activities and chooses to observe from a distance. On 9/25/23 an update to her care plan was initiated identifying R1 is at risk for abuse due to having a mental illness and noncompliance with medications. R2's face sheet shows he was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses including abnormality of gait and mobility, muscle weakness, and acquired absence of right leg below knee. R2's care plan initiated on 1/27/23 and revised on 12/26/23 shows that he has impaired cognitive function and decision making. A facility completed incident report shows on 1/19/24 at 12:00 PM, a staff member (identified as V3) witnessed R1 touch R2's breast. A witness statement completed by V2 (Director of Nursing) shows when R2 was interviewed about the incident he replied that he did touch R1's breast, he does not know why he did it and he knew it was wrong to do that. On 1/31/24 at 9:25 AM, V3 (Director of Rehab) said on 1/19/24 she was exiting the door of the therapy gym and noticed R2 sitting at the end of the table right outside the doorway, per his usual routine. R1 was ambulating close to R2 when R2 reached out using his left hand and squeezed R1's left breast. V3 said she is pretty sure R2 was not aware she was behind him coming out of the gym. V3 said she immediately intervened and told R2 you can't do that. V3 said R1 did not stop and just continued walking down the hall. On 1/31/24 at 10:00 AM, V8 (Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN) said R1 at baseline is not someone who talks much and answers simple questions occasionally with yes or no answers and head nods. On 1/31/24 at 10:35 AM, R1 was observed sitting in a chair in the dining area listening to church (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: 146159 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 146159 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 01/31/2024 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE The Terrace 1615 Sunset Avenue Waukegan, IL 60087 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 music, she was sitting off alone not close to anyone in the activity. At 10:50 AM, R1 was back in her room and the surveyor attempted to interview her. She replied with only head nods. She nodded yes when asked if she remembered someone touching her breast at the facility, and nodded no when asked if it had ever happened to her before. R1 also nodded yes when asked if she currently feels safe at the facility. On 1/31/24 at 10:40 AM, V7 (Social Service Assistant) said R1 does not communicate besides simple yes or no answers and head nods. R1 keeps to herself for the most part and will attend some activities. She said R2 also mostly keeps to himself and sits in the dining/activity area at the same spot by the table. V7 said she would describe R2 as alert and oriented x2 with periods of forgetfulness. On 1/31/24 at 11:30 AM, V5 (Nurse Practitioner) said R2 answers all of her questions appropriately when she comes to the facility to see him. She said she believes R2 knows what he did, and he should not be touching other residents. On 1/31/24 at 11:35 AM, V4 (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) said she has been seeing R2 since the summertime and he has no active diagnosis that she believes would contribute to him touching R1 and he is not on psychiatric medications. On 1/31/24 at 12:10 PM, V2 (Director of Nursing) said both R1 and R2 keep more to themselves and observe activities from a distance with occasional participation. V2 said R1 has a language barrier and responds to direct questions with simple answers. V2 said she believes R2 is alert and oriented x/times 3 with periods intermittent confusion and knew what he was doing. V2 said the incident on 1/19/24 between R1 and R2 was substantiated for abuse and R2 was sent out for a psychiatric evaluation and is currently in a behavioral health psychiatric unit. The facility provided abuse policy effective 3/2022 shows that consumers have the right to be free from sexual abuse. The policy identifies abuse as a willful deliberate act of inflicting intimidation, injury, confinement, or punishment. Sexual abuse is described in the policy as including sexual harassment, coercion, or assault. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146159 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.

FAQ · About this visit

Common questions about this visit

What happened during the January 31, 2024 survey of THE TERRACE?

This was a inspection survey of THE TERRACE on January 31, 2024. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at THE TERRACE on January 31, 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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