Deficiency Records for The Pearl of Elgin

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Updated as of November 01, 2019

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A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Pearl of Elgin. 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?
Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. Health 2019-09-13 2019-09-25 Y
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-11-15 2018-12-10 Y
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-08-08 N
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-08 N
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-08 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 2018-07-13 2018-08-08 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-08 N
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-08 N
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-08 N
Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Health 2018-07-13 2018-08-08 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 2018-07-13 2018-08-03 N
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-07-27 N
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Fire Safety 2018-07-16 2018-07-18 N
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Fire Safety 2017-09-28 2017-10-16 N
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-12 N
Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-12 N
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-12 N
Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-12 N
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-12 N
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-12 N
Make sure that special or therapeutic diets are ordered by the attending doctor. Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-12 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2017-09-21 2017-10-12 N
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Fire Safety 2017-09-28 2017-10-10 N
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Fire Safety 2017-09-28 2017-10-05 N
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . Health 2016-08-26 2016-09-30 N
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. Health 2016-08-26 2016-09-30 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 2016-08-26 2016-09-30 N
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. Health 2016-08-26 2016-09-30 N
Make sure menus meet the resident's nutritional needs and that there is a prepared menu by which nutritious meals have been planned for the resident and followed. Health 2016-08-26 2016-09-30 N
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. Health 2016-08-26 2016-09-30 N
Automatic sprinkler systems that have been maintained in working order. Fire Safety 2016-09-15 2016-09-17 N
Properly protected cooking facilities. Fire Safety 2016-09-15 2016-09-16 N