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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

BEMENT HEALTH CARE CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

601 NORTH MORGAN

BEMENT IL

TELEPHONE: 2176782191

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Corporation

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 60 / 75

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 07/19/09 , this home is listed because in at least one area they caused actual harm to a patient and/or subjected the patients to immediate jeopardy. More recent reports/corrections may be available. Check with the nursing home administrator. Actual harm is indicated by a score of G, H, I, while J, K, L indicate immediate jeopardy. The color coding scheme is below:
RATING DEFINITION
actual harm and/or immediate jeopardy: score= G,H,I,J,K,L
potential for more than minimal harm: score= D, E, F
potential for minimal harm: score= A, B, C
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NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED
PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 02/19/2009
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Properly mark drugs and other similar products. D
Properly hold, secure and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. E
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's room or bathroom and bathing area. E
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. D
Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. E
Keep all essential equipment working safely. E
Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection. D
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
1) Develop a complete care plan within 7 days of each resident's admission; 2) prepare a care plan with the care team, including the primary nurse, doctor, resident or resident's family or representative; or 3) check and update the care pla E
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. D
Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. D
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects. D
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
Make sure that staff members wash their hands when needed. D

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
06/06/2006 1) Hire only people who have 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. D
03/22/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. D
03/22/2007 Make sure that residents who cannot care for themselves receive help with eating/drinking, grooming and hygiene. D
03/22/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. B
08/28/2007 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. G
10/11/2007 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
01/21/2009 Protect each resident from all abuse, physical punishment, and being separated from others. K
01/21/2009 1) Hire only people who have 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. K
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