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Health Inspection Summary
South Elgin Living & Rehab Center
746 West Spring Street
South Elgin, IL 60177
(847) 697-0565
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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
5/31/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Inspection Date:
6/8/23
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Inspection Date:
4/28/22
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies040
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies8610
Infection Control Deficiencies420
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies000
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies312
Resident Rights Deficiencies223
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies202
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies411
Environmental Deficiencies100
Administration Deficiencies111

Detailed result for inspection on 5/31/24
Date of last standard health inspection:5/31/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:25
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Illinois:12.2
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

6/13/247/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

4/25/247/31/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

5/31/247/26/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

5/31/247/26/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

5/31/247/26/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

9/13/2410/11/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

4/25/245/24/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

6/13/247/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

4/25/247/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

8/14/249/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

5/31/247/26/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

5/31/246/28/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

5/31/246/28/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

9/13/2410/11/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

4/25/245/24/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Detailed result for inspection on 6/8/23
Date of last standard health inspection:6/8/23Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:17
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Illinois:13
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

6/8/236/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

3/6/243/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

3/6/243/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2/25/244/10/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

6/8/236/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

6/8/236/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

6/8/236/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

6/8/236/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

6/8/236/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2/1/247/26/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

6/8/236/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2/14/242/29/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

9/20/2310/6/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

6/8/236/15/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

2/1/242/1/24
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Some
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

3/6/243/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2/1/245/24/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Detailed result for inspection on 4/28/22
Date of last standard health inspection:4/28/22Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:19
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Illinois:12.5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

9/26/2210/25/22
3 - Actual harm
Some

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

9/26/2210/25/22
3 - Actual harm
Few

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

9/26/2210/25/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

4/21/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

4/28/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

6/13/247/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

4/25/247/31/24
3 - Actual harm
Few

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

9/13/2410/11/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

4/25/245/24/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

6/13/247/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

4/25/247/9/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

8/14/249/6/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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

9/13/2410/11/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

4/25/245/24/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

3/6/243/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

3/6/243/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

2/25/244/10/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

2/1/247/26/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2/14/242/29/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

9/20/2310/6/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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.

2/1/242/1/24
4 - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Some

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

3/6/243/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

2/1/245/24/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

9/26/2210/25/22
3 - Actual harm
Some

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

9/26/2210/25/22
3 - Actual harm
Few

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

9/26/2210/25/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

4/21/225/10/22
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.
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