Inspection Reports for
St. Joseph Village of Chicago

IL, 60641

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Deficiencies (last 4 years)

Deficiencies (over 4 years) 5.8 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

66% worse than Illinois average
Illinois average: 3.5 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 9, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted following a complaint regarding the facility's failure to implement interventions to prevent a resident's fall.

Complaint Details
The investigation was triggered by a complaint about a fall incident involving resident R1. The complaint was substantiated as the facility failed to meet fall prevention standards.
Findings
The facility failed to implement appropriate fall prevention interventions for one resident at risk, resulting in a fall with minimal harm. Staff did not promptly attend to the resident's needs, contributing to the incident.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure the nursing home area was free from accident hazards and did not provide adequate supervision to prevent falls, resulting in a resident sustaining a fall without significant injury.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for quality of care: 6 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Certified Nursing AssistantDescribed the circumstances of the resident's fall
Registered NurseProvided information on resident's condition and fall prevention interventions
Director of NursingCommented on the importance of attending to resident needs and the fall incident

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 29, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints regarding inadequate personal care, nursing needs, and supervision of residents, including failure to provide appropriate treatment and care to residents and failure to prevent accidents related to wandering residents.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found substantiated failures in personal care and nursing needs for resident R1, including neglect in feeding, wound care, and hygiene. It also found failure in supervision of resident R2, a wanderer who entered another resident's room unsupervised, posing safety risks.
Findings
The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and care for one resident (R1), including feeding assistance, wound care, and hygiene. Additionally, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision for a wandering resident (R2), which affected resident safety and had the potential to affect all residents on the 3rd floor.

Deficiencies (2)
F 0684: The facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders and resident preferences, resulting in neglect of one resident's (R1) personal care, feeding assistance, and wound care.
F 0689: The facility failed to ensure a nursing home area was free from accident hazards and did not provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents involving a wandering resident (R2).
Report Facts
Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 9 Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score: 4 Date of survey completion: Aug 29, 2024

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
V7Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)Named in neglect of resident R1's care and supervision of resident R2
V3Registered Nurse (RN)Named in wound care and supervision findings
V2Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)Provided statements on facility expectations for nursing communication and supervision
V12Family Member of Resident R1Reported observations of neglect and wandering resident incidents

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Annual Inspection
Census: 31 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Aug 1, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual licensure survey to assess compliance with state regulations including quality improvement, employee orientation and training, and Alzheimer's and dementia program requirements.

Findings
The facility failed to provide evidence of a resident satisfaction survey and Quality Improvement Program, did not ensure completion of required employee orientation for 2 of 5 employees reviewed, and failed to document 16 hours of on-the-job training in memory care for 5 caregivers.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to present evidence of resident satisfaction survey and Quality Improvement Program affecting all 31 residents.
Failure to ensure completion of employee orientation as required for 2 employees (E8, E9) out of 5 reviewed.
Failure to ensure completion of 16 hours of on-the-job training in memory care for 5 caregivers (E6, E7, E8, E9, E10).
Report Facts
Resident census: 31 Employees missing orientation training: 2 Caregivers missing memory care training: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
E1Executive DirectorInvolved in receiving requests and acknowledging missing documentation
E2Director of NursingPresented with written request for documentation
E3Assistant Director of NursingPresented with written request for documentation
E8Certified Nursing AssistantMissing documentation of orientation and disaster preparedness training
E9Certified Nursing AssistantMissing documentation of orientation, resident rights, HIPAA, disaster preparedness, and abuse training
E11Human ResourcesResponsible for employee files and training documentation; acknowledged missing training

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 14, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as an annual survey to assess compliance with healthcare regulations, focusing on resident care, safety, and facility procedures.

Findings
The facility was found to have actual harm deficiencies related to pressure ulcer care and fall prevention. Two residents suffered harm due to inadequate interventions and supervision, resulting in stage 3 pressure ulcers and a femoral fracture from falls.

Deficiencies (2)
F 0686: The facility failed to implement interventions for a newly admitted resident, resulting in progression from skin redness to stage 3 pressure ulcers on the buttock and heel.
F 0689: The facility failed to provide adequate supervision and monitoring to prevent falls for a resident needing maximal assistance, resulting in two falls and a left femoral fracture.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 12 Residents affected: 1 Residents affected: 1 Wound size: 1.7 Wound size: 3.1 Wound size: 1.5 Wound size: 1.7 Fall incidents: 2 Length of stay: 6

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
V17Wound Care NurseProvided statements about wound care treatments and observations for resident R199
V28Wound Care PhysicianProvided statements regarding wound evaluation and treatment for resident R199
V10Licensed Practical NurseReported on falls and pain management for resident R49
V2Acting Director of Nursing/Infection Control Preventionist/RestorativeProvided statements about fall incidents and care plan for resident R49
V11Licensed Practical NurseDocumented fall incidents and resident mobility status for resident R49
V20Minimum Data Set Coordinator / Registered NurseProvided statements about resident R49's medical diagnosis and care plan
V4Medical DoctorProvided statements about pain management and collaboration with hospice for resident R49
V26Certified Nursing AssistantDocumented observations of resident R49 found on the floor
V25Verified handwritten notes regarding resident R49's fall and condition

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jun 14, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with federal and state regulations regarding PASARR screening, pharmaceutical services, medication labeling and storage, and food safety in the nursing home.

Findings
The facility failed to initiate required PASARR Level I screening for a resident with known mental illness, did not properly reconcile controlled medications leading to discrepancies, failed to secure medication carts and remove expired medications, and improperly stored and labeled food items in the walk-in cooler and freezer.

Deficiencies (4)
F 0645 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities was not initiated for one resident with known mental illness, lacking a required Level II PASARR screening.
F 0755 The facility failed to reconcile controlled medications properly, with discrepancies in pill counts and incomplete documentation of nurse initials on controlled substance logs.
F 0761 Medication carts were left unlocked and unattended with medications left on top, and expired medications were not removed, posing potential harm to residents.
F 0812 Food items in the walk-in cooler and freezer were improperly stored and labeled, including undated produce and unsealed frozen burger patties, risking contamination for all residents consuming food by mouth.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for PASARR screening: 12 Residents affected by PASARR deficiency: 1 Residents affected by medication reconciliation deficiency: 2 Residents affected by medication storage deficiency: 2 Residents affected by food storage deficiency: 42

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 7 Date: May 26, 2023

Visit Reason
Routine inspection to assess compliance with care standards including nursing care, nutrition, respiratory care, medication management, food safety, and resident environment.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide proper turning and repositioning for a dependent resident, failure to administer enteral feedings as prescribed, failure to ensure oxygen administration under physician orders, failure to discard expired medications, failure to follow meal ticket menus, failure to discard expired food and dairy products, and failure to provide a sanitary elevated toilet seat.

Deficiencies (7)
F 0677: Facility failed to provide turning and repositioning for a dependent resident (R28) as required by care plan and policies.
F 0692: Facility failed to provide enteral feedings as prescribed by physician for resident R40, resulting in inadequate nutrition delivery.
F 0695: Facility failed to follow policy ensuring oxygen administration under physician orders for resident R245 using oxygen without a physician order.
F 0761: Facility failed to discard expired medications from medication carts for residents R9, R29, and R30, risking adverse effects.
F 0803: Facility failed to follow meal ticket menus for resident R22, providing incorrect food items inconsistent with dietary needs and allergies.
F 0812: Facility failed to discard expired food and dairy products in the main cooler, risking illness for 42 residents.
F 0921: Facility failed to provide a sanitary elevated toilet seat for resident R95, who refused to use a rusted seat that was not replaced.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed: 20 Residents reviewed for nutrition: 22 Residents affected by expired food storage: 42 Tube feeding rate: 50 Tube feeding total volume: 1000 Oxygen flow rate: 2 Expired medication open dates: Feb 10, 2023 Facility roster residents: 44 Residents NPO: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
V2Director of NursingInterviewed regarding tube feeding and oxygen administration policies and practices
V5Registered NurseInterviewed regarding tube feeding and medication cart observations
V10NurseObserved medication cart and resident care
V13Registered DietitianInterviewed regarding nutrition assessments and meal ticket compliance
V15Central SupplyInterviewed regarding maintenance and replacement of raised toilet seats
V17Dietary AideInterviewed regarding meal ticket and food preparation
V4Dining Services DirectorInterviewed regarding food service and expired food handling

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Apr 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate a complaint regarding the facility's failure to ensure that a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter had a care plan reflecting the current status.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation found that the facility did not have a care plan for the resident's indwelling urinary catheter despite the resident being admitted with one. The Daily Skilled assessment incorrectly documented bladder elimination status. The Care Plan Coordinator and Assistant Director of Nursing acknowledged the oversight and planned to update the care plan immediately.
Findings
The facility failed to develop and maintain an updated care plan for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter. Documentation and assessments did not accurately reflect the resident's catheter status, and staff acknowledged errors in care plan updates and assessments.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0657: The facility failed to develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; the care plan did not reflect the current status of a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter.
Report Facts
Residents Affected: 1 Catheter size: 16

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
V6Care Plan CoordinatorAcknowledged no care plan for the resident's indwelling urinary catheter and responsibility for updating care plans.
V2Assistant Director of NursingConfirmed resident admission with indwelling urinary catheter and noted errors in Daily Skilled assessment documentation.

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jul 29, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a standard annual survey to assess compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to properly label enteral feeding equipment, inadequate infection control practices related to blood glucose monitoring and insulin pen use, and failure to provide or document influenza and pneumonia vaccinations for several residents.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0693: Facility failed to follow protocol for labeling enteral tube feeding set-ups and related equipment for resident R30, risking potential complications.
F 0880: Facility failed to prevent potential cross contamination during blood glucose monitoring and did not clean insulin pen stoppers prior to use for residents R24, R26, R34, and R39.
F 0883: Facility failed to provide and document pneumonia vaccines for three residents and influenza vaccine for one resident, not following immunization policy.
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for enteral feeding labeling: 12 Residents affected by blood glucose monitoring deficiency: 4 Residents reviewed for immunizations: 12 Residents missing pneumonia vaccine documentation: 3 Residents missing influenza vaccine documentation: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
V4Registered NurseNamed in infection control deficiency related to blood glucose monitoring and insulin pen use
V2Nurse Supervisor Clinical ServiceProvided statements on infection control practices and policy expectations
V1Administrator / Executive DirectorProvided statements regarding immunization policies and facility practices

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