IDPH has cited and fined Heritage Health nursing home in Mt. Zion after a resident there suffered a fractured hip in a fall. The care planning process is a staple of nursing home care, and even though this is something that needs to be done for every resident, the actual care plan is supposed to […]
Alden Poplar Creek resident chokes to death
IDPH has cited and fined Alden Poplar Creek nursing home in Hoffman Estates after a fatal choking accident involving one of the residents. There a number of conditions which can place a nursing home at risk for choking. Among these are difficulty with swallowing (known as dysphagia), dementia, poor dentition, Parkinson’s disease, and a number […]
Bethany Rehab resident suffers broken arm in fall
IDPH has cited and fined Bethany Rehab nursing home in DeKalb after a resident there suffered a broken arm in a fall while walking from her chair to bed with the help of an aide. Skipping over steps that are required to do things safely is a well-worn path to disaster in a nursing home. […]
Aperion of Spring Valley resident suffers fatal brain bleed in fall
IDPH has cited and fined Aperion of Spring Valley nursing home after a resident there died due to brain bleed which resulted from a fall while left unattended in the bathroom. The resident at issue was receiving care at the nursing home after having a hip replacement done. She was considered a fall risk […]
Bria of River Oaks resident suffers ruptured eye globe due to being hit with broom
IDPH has cited and fined Bria of River Oaks nursing home in Burnham after a resident there suffered a ruptured globe to his left eye after being struck with a broom by a staff member. The resident at issue suffered from mental illness characterized by episodes of delusions which leads to agitation and anxiety. On […]