Deficiency Records for The Pearl of Joliet
Updated as of August 01, 2016
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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Pearl of Joliet. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2016-06-16 | 2016-07-01 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2016-06-16 | 2016-07-01 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2016-06-16 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs. | Health | 2016-06-16 | 2016-06-30 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2016-06-16 | 2016-06-27 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-12-21 | 2016-01-08 | Y |
| Properly maintained smoke detectors. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-08-27 | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-08-21 | N |
| Properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-08-11 | N |
| 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. | Health | 2015-07-09 | 2015-07-24 | Y |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-07-07 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-07-03 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-26 | N |
| Noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-26 | N |
| Special areas constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-24 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| A fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-19 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2015-05-29 | 2015-06-18 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2015-05-29 | 2015-06-18 | N |
| Properly care for residents needing special services, including: injections, colostomy, ureostomy, ileostomy, tracheostomy care, tracheal suctioning, respiratory care, foot care, and prostheses. | Health | 2015-05-29 | 2015-06-18 | N |
| Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors. | Health | 2015-05-29 | 2015-06-18 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2015-05-29 | 2015-06-18 | N |
| The appropriate emergency electrical system. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-18 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2015-05-29 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2015-05-29 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-17 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. | Health | 2015-05-29 | 2015-06-16 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-16 | N |
| Properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-16 | N |
| Proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-16 | N |
| Restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-15 | N |
| Exits that are free from obstructions and can be used at all times. | Fire Safety | 2015-05-28 | 2015-06-15 | N |
| Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-20 | Y |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2015-02-26 | 2015-03-20 | Y |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-09-30 | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-09-03 | N |
| An approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-09-03 | N |
| Exit stairways and towers that are smoke proof. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-29 | N |
| Emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-29 | N |
| Record of quarterly fire drills for each shift under varying conditions. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-25 | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-25 | N |
| An elevator that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-25 | N |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Proper stairway enclosures and vertical shafts. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Exits that are accessible at all times. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| A written emergency evacuation plan. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Portable fire extinguishers. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Back-up procedures in place for a faulty automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| An approved back-up procedure for a faulty fire alarm system. | Fire Safety | 2014-08-05 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Allow residents to easily view the results of the nursing home's most recent inspection. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Ensure residents maintain acceptable nutritional status. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2014-07-31 | 2014-08-22 | N |
| Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. | Health | 2014-04-29 | 2014-05-09 | Y |
| Corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Walls that prevent smoke from passing through and would resist fire for at least one hour. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Proper backup exit lighting. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| An approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Weekly inspections and monthly testing of generators. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| The appropriate emergency electrical system. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly installed electrical wiring and equipment. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| An elevator that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
| Properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. | Fire Safety | 2016-06-22 | Not Fixed | N |
