Inspection Reports for Clarendale of Algonquin

The inspection was conducted as an investigation of incidents reported on 9/12/2025 and 9/18/2025, specifically related to medication administration issues at the facility.

The facility failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered for one resident (R2), resulting in an incorrect dosage of amantadine being given due to a clerical error in medication orders and documentation.

Investigation of Incident of 9/12/25 found no violations. Investigation of Incident of 9/18/25 resulted in citation 295.5000f)1)4)5). The medication error involved a nurse's handwritten correction that led to the pharmacy transcribing an incorrect dose of amantadine 150 mg twice daily instead of 50 mg twice daily, administered from September 13 to September 18, 2025.

The inspection was conducted as the Annual Licensure Survey to assess compliance with state regulations including disaster preparedness, health care worker background checks, and Alzheimer's and dementia program requirements.

The facility failed to conduct tornado drills on each shift during February, failed to document resident participation in drills, did not comply with annual employment verification requirements for some employees, and the memory care manager lacked required annual dementia care continuing education.

Annual inspection conducted on 5/7/2025-5/8/2025 to assess compliance with state regulations including disaster preparedness, health care worker background checks, and Alzheimer's and dementia program requirements.

The facility failed to conduct tornado drills on each shift during February and did not document resident participation in fire or tornado drills. The facility also failed to comply with the Health Care Worker Background Check Act by not providing employment verification for 2 of 9 employees. Additionally, the memory care manager did not complete the required annual continuing education regarding dementia care.

Investigation IL00185990 was conducted on 3/3/2025 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 and Shared Housing regulations during this investigation.

Investigation IL00185990 was conducted; the establishment was found compliant.

This document is a plan of correction submitted by the facility addressing identified deficiencies related to health care worker background checks, Alzheimer's and Dementia program training, and disaster preparedness including tornado and fire drills.

The plan outlines immediate actions taken, identification of similar occurrences, systematic changes to prevent recurrence, and monitoring procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.