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Inspection visit

Health inspection

COMMUNITY CARE NURSING CENTERCMS #1461641 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain hot water at comfortable level in one resident's hand sink for one of four residents (R1) in a total sample of 5. Findings include: On 4/12/2025, at 10:44 AM, V3 (Maintenance Director) stated, I received a complaint from a resident on the 3rd floor. I don't know his name; I will know him when I see him. He is in room (3rd floor room) I was in a room, maybe three weeks ago, one of the nursing staff told me the water in resident's sink was coming out cold. I spoke with the resident; he told me staff don't let water in the hand sink run before filling his wash basin. (R1) said he receives cold bed baths. I did test the water temperature of the water in the hand sink, I turned it on, it felt really cold. I left it running, put my cart away and went downstairs to the basement to get my thermometer. I tested it when I retuned; it only got up to 105 or 106 (degrees Fahrenheit). Surveyor requested facility's temperature log and asked how often temperatures were checked. V3 said, You know what, that's a good question. Honestly, I dropped the ball on that. I don't keep a log on them. Shoot, I'm not going to lie, I probably checked them three weeks ago. I check the temperatures when I do water management on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (for legionnaires), but I don't record the temperatures. I didn't check the temperatures yesterday (Friday). No water temperature logs were provided to the surveyor. On 4/12/2025, at 11:42 AM, surveyor followed V3 (Maintenance Director) to R1's room. V3 identified R1 as the resident who earlier had a cold water complaint. V3 turned on the water in R1's hand sink, put his hand in the water and said, that's cold. On 4/12/2025, at 11:43 AM, R1 said I usually get my bed bath at 5:00 AM. The water is cold. It's going to be cold now when you check it. I reported this three to four weeks ago, it isn't any better. I don't know what the issue is. The maintenance man (V3-Maintenance Director) told me the water is cold because it takes time for the water to get up to the 3rd floor. V8 and V9 (CNAs-Certified Nursing Assistants) do not give cold baths. They get my bath water from across the hall, not my sink. On 4/12/2025, at 11:59 AM, V3's facility thermometer was verified as accurate to 32 degrees Fahrenheit (F) via ice bath prior to arrival to the floor. The water temperature was 97.3 degrees Fahrenheit. V3 said to surveyor, you let all my hot water run out. On 4/12/2025, at 12:25 PM, shower room water at northwest side of hallway is at 97 degrees. V3 (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: 146164 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 146164 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 04/13/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Community Care Nursing Center 4314 South Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60653 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 0921 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few tried to remove the shower head from the hose. It will be warmer without the shower head. 97 or 98 degrees Fahrenheit is okay. If it gets down to the 80's that's cold. On 4/12/2025, at 5:00 PM, V1 (Administrator) said during peak hours (early morning) residents are getting up, taking showers; bed baths are given. That's when we anticipate that water will be a little colder. The few times he (R1) complained that it (bath water) was cold, maintenance went to check. He (V3) didn't put the exact temperature on the concern form. The rooms below R1's room would be cold as well; hot water rises. It (water temperature R1's hand sink) was till 97 or 98 degrees when we (V1 and V3) checked it; it's hot but not up to what he (R1) wants. It's not cold in such a way that it's not acceptable. If it's too cold the CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants) know to notify maintenance; maintenance will adjust the water from the boiler as needed. R1 is the only resident who complained of cold water in March. I followed up on the concern by reviewing the form, the issues were resolved. V1 said water temperatures are checked daily as part of the facility's water management program. V3 randomly hits (checks) showers and residents' rooms. We don't keep a log of every single temperature in residents' rooms. We don't have a specific policy for water temperatures. The facility did not provide water temperature policy. On 4/13/2025, at 8:31 AM, via telephone, V7 (PRSC-Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator) initially said she did not recall speaking with R1's Emergency Contact # 1 (V12). She recalled the conversation after the surveyor read the concern of 3/26/2024 to V7. V7 said, What I was doing during that call was to let that person know who I am and what support I can provide. I was instructed by my supervisor (V5 (PRSD-Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Director) to reach out to the POAs (Power of Attorney)/emergency contacts. I overheard some of things that were going on, it was just kind of a suggestion. I guess it was just a suggestion with being new and how I could handle the caseload. Of, course the family members need to know who I am. V12 wanted information about R1's care plan, shower and diet. You would have to ask V12 they had any concerns. Now if they (V12) wanted to have specific details about showers, that not my duty, I would refer them to nursing. V12 wanted to know if R1 is taking showers, is there a showering schedule. On 4/13/2025, at 9:11 AM, via telephone, V12 (V1's Emergency Contact # 1) said, R1 told me about the cold water. They wash him up with a wipe. V7 (PRSC-Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator) called me to introduce herself. She asked me if there was anything she could do to help me. I told her about the cold water, the baths. She was sending me all over the place. She couldn't help me with anything. I don't feel that my concerns were resolved. Maintenance App Form Task# 34342764 submitted by V8 (CNA-Certified Nursing Assistant) on 3/3/2025, at 1:07 PM, documents hot water not working in room [ROOM NUMBER]. Task was assigned to V3 on 3/5/2025, at 5:43 AM. Under Notes: hot water is getting hotter. Concern and/or Compliment Action Form completed by V7 (PRSC-Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Coordinator) on 3/26/2027 (2025), referral date 3/27/2025 documents: Patient's emergency contact #1 verbalized concerns regarding being brought abreast on patient's care plan, expressed concerns about showering patient and/or patient's showering schedule and explained that patient does not eat pork and has concerns about pork regularly being served to the patient. Action taken or resolution: PRSD (Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services Director) spoke with the CNA and dietary supervisor regarding the concerns expressed. The issue would be resolved. No time or date resolved noted on form. FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 146164 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.

  • 0921GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F921 - Other Environmental Conditions

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

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What happened during the April 13, 2025 survey of COMMUNITY CARE NURSING CENTER?

This was a inspection survey of COMMUNITY CARE NURSING CENTER on April 13, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at COMMUNITY CARE NURSING CENTER on April 13, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public."

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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