THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE in DOWNERS GROVE, IL was fined $30,264 by CMS following 69 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE (DOWNERS GROVE, IL) — $30,264 in CMS Fines

Outcome: THE PEARL OF DOWNERS GROVE in DOWNERS GROVE, IL was fined $30,264 by CMS following 69 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.


• 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 timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


• Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.


• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.