Inspection Reports for Bickford of Oswego

The inspection was conducted as the original investigation of Complaint 2578794 / IL 197518 regarding an incident involving a resident who fell from a mechanical lift.

The facility failed to report a serious incident involving a resident who fell from a mechanical lift and sustained a laceration requiring hospital treatment. The investigation found that the resident was transferred by only one caregiver instead of the required two or three, resulting in the fall and injury. The caregiver responsible no longer works at the facility.

Original investigation of Complaint 2578794 / IL 197518. The complaint involved failure to report an incident and neglect in transferring a resident safely, resulting in injury.

Annual Licensure Survey conducted to assess compliance with Part 295 Assisted Living and Shared Housing Establishment Administrative Code and 210 ILCS 9/1 Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act.

The establishment was found to be in compliance with the applicable assisted living regulations during the annual licensure survey.

This document serves as the written Statement of Correction to address regulatory violations identified during the complaint survey completed at Bickford of Oswego on 4/4/2025.

The establishment failed to check food temperatures prior to meal service and failed to maintain a holding temperature of at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit prior to meal service.

The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation related to food service practices at the facility.

The facility failed to check food temperatures prior to meal service and did not maintain a holding temperature of at least 145 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially affecting all 12 residents on the memory care unit. The dietary staff served ham at 104 degrees Fahrenheit, below the required temperature.

Complaint investigations 2478463/IL179472 cited deficiency; 2478705/IL179897 had no deficiency cited.