River Grove Health and Rehabilitation

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at River Grove Health and Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Aug 11, 2025

  Based on facility policy review, observations, and interviews the facility failed to store frozen food items properly, failed to maintain kitchen equipment in a sanitary condition, and failed to discard undated cold food items, which had the potential to affect 95 of 97 residents residing in the facility. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Equipment Cleaning Procedures, dated 5/2018, revealed .all dietary equipment and the environment are cleaning and sanitized in a manner that meets .federal regulations .equipment .soiled between scheduled cleanings must be properly cleaned and sanitized .wash soil from equipment . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812May 2, 2024

  Based on facility policy review, observations, and interview the facility failed to ensure food items were sealed properly, failed to keep cleaning products away from open food containers, failed to ensure cooking equipment was maintained in a sanitary condition, and failed to ensure expired food items were not available for resident use which had the potential to effect 87 of 91 residents. The findings include: Review of the facility policy titled, Food Safety and Foodborne Illness Prevention, dated [DATE], revealed .Facility staff shall inspect all food, food products, and beverages .and ensure timely and proper storage .Dry food storage .in a clean, dry area, off the floor and clear of ceiling sprinkler, sewer/waste disposal pipes and vents .Refrigerated storage .Labeling, dating, and… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 9, 2021

  Based on facility policy review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to ensure prepared food was maintained at the appropriate holding temperatures and failed to maintain the dietary kitchen and food service equipment in a clean and sanitary manner during 1 of 1 observations of the facility, affecting 110 of 113 residents. The findings included: Review of the facility's policy titled Food Preparation and Service dated 7/2014, showed .The danger zone for food temperatures is between 41 F [degrees Fahrenheit] and 135 F. This temperature range promotes the rapid growth of pathogenic microorganisms that cause foodborne illness . […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF583Aug 11, 2025

  Based on facility policy review, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the residents' health information remained private and confidential on 1 medication cart (Station 2 Cart 1) of 3 medication carts observed, which had the potential to allow unauthorized individuals access to the residents' private health information. The findings include:Review of the facility's policy titled, Confidentiality of Personal and Medical Records, dated 3/23/2022, revealed .'Keep confidential' is defined as safeguarding the content of information including written documentation .or other computer stored information from unauthorized disclosure without the consent of the individual and/or the individual's surrogate or representative .Paper notes or reminders with resident's personal or… […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF584Aug 11, 2025

  Based on facility policy review, observations, and interviews the facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, homelike environment for 1 resident (Residents #28) on 1 of 5 hallways observed. The findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled, Safe and Homelike Environment, revised 5/2025, revealed .In accordance with residents' rights, the facility will provide a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment . Environment refers to any environment in the facility that is frequented by residents, including (but not limited to) the residents' rooms . […]