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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2024-01-24 | 2024-02-02 | Y |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-26 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2024-01-08 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-29 | N |
| Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-25 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-25 | N |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-25 | N |
| Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-25 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-25 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-25 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-19 | N |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2023-12-07 | 2023-12-18 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate foot care. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-13 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2023-12-01 | 2023-12-04 | N |
| Keep all essential equipment working safely. | Health | 2023-11-08 | 2023-11-14 | Y |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | Health | 2023-04-29 | 2023-05-04 | Y |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2023-04-29 | 2023-05-04 | Y |
| 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. | Health | 2023-04-29 | 2023-05-04 | Y |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2023-02-09 | 2023-02-21 | Y |
| Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | Health | 2023-01-12 | 2023-01-19 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-29 | Y |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | Health | 2022-12-07 | 2022-12-14 | Y |
| Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-23 | N |
| Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-11 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-11 | N |
| Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-10 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-08 | N |
| Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-08 | N |
| Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2022-10-25 | 2022-11-07 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-11-02 | 2022-11-04 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-04 | N |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-11-03 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-19 | N |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident?s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | N |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | Y |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2022-09-30 | 2022-10-13 | Y |
| Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | Health | 2022-03-08 | 2022-03-17 | Y |
| Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-12-08 | Y |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-11-24 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-11-22 | 2021-11-24 | Y |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-10-26 | 2021-10-27 | Y |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-27 | Y |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | Health | 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-24 | Y |
| Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Fire Safety | 2021-05-19 | 2021-06-04 | N |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | Y |
| Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | Y |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-28 | Y |
