AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN in ELGIN, IL was fined $15,958 by CMS following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN (ELGIN, IL) — $15,958 in CMS Fines

Outcome: AVONDALE ESTATES OF ELGIN in ELGIN, IL was fined $15,958 by CMS following 11 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


• 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.


• Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.


• Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.


• Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.