Elder Law Blog

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35802198292065469492012-02-08T17:43:57.916-06:00Elder Law BlogThe Elder Law Blog is presented by Stotis & Baird Chartered in Chicago, Illinois. Our lawyers will post information on elder law topics including Wills, Trusts, Guardianship, Living Wills, Injuries, Negligence, Malpractice and Estate planning. Our focus will be the prevention of Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect, such as poor suppervision, medication errors and falls. We will also discuss the resulting injuries such as bedsores (decubitus), fractures, illness and malnutrition.Brion Dohertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03367025845135400364noreply@blogger.comBlogger1421100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-71996094272946748702012-02-08T16:56:00.004-06:002012-02-08T17:43:57.933-06:00One Star for 2012 - Nursing Homes that Received Medicare's Lowest Rating

The Center for Medicare and Medcaid Services (CMS) maintains a web site called "Nursing Home Compare" that provides information about quality ratings at nursing homes throughout the country. While the ratings are not perfect, a very good or very poor rating is something to consider when choosing a nursing home. In a subsequent post, we will list the nursing homes in Cook County, Illinois that

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-29274215002680063102011-11-11T08:46:00.005-06:002011-11-11T08:54:26.343-06:00What is Elder Law and Who Needs an Elder Law Attorney?

Many people are unfamiliar with the term "Elder Law." As more lawyers are identifying themselves as practicing elder law, seniors are beginning to ask if they need an elder law attorney. The answer can vary depending on your legal issue. Stotis & Baird attorney Eric Parker recently wrote an article on this topic for the Chicago Bridge Group. You can check out the article at:http://

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-74327193292027215782011-10-27T11:10:00.003-05:002011-10-27T11:16:49.939-05:00Tips on Long Distance Caregiving

As it has become more and more common for families to live in different cities, it has also become more and more complicated to care for aging relatives. As much as we might like to be there for every need, it is simply not possible. Even if your job allowed you to take unlimited time off to attend medical tests and pick up medical prescriptions - many of the needs come up with short notice (

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-52598885000587068692011-10-26T16:45:00.003-05:002011-10-26T16:51:56.629-05:00Balance: Use It or Lose It

By Tommi Ferguson, NSV Member Services Coordinator There has been plenty of press in recent years about the loss of bone and muscle mass as we age. However, what most people need to consider is that the same is true of our balance. In a May 2, 2011 article in the Los Angeles Times, Jeannine Stein aptly summed up the decline of balance: “Like muscles and bones, steadiness can deteriorate if not

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-69602598007121483142011-09-14T11:44:00.004-05:002011-09-14T11:49:09.963-05:00Medication Errors - How to Avoid Being a Victim

Stotis & Baird attorney Eric Parker recently wrote an article title Medication Errors - How You Can Avoid Being a Victim for the Chicago Brige Blog. The Chicago Bridge is a group of young professionals in the field of aging. Eric is a regular contributor to the blog. Your can view the article by clicking the link below.Medication Errors Article

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-41178077064386007972011-08-04T17:40:00.004-05:002011-08-05T09:30:57.954-05:00Elder Law in Evanston

Evanston is a unique community in many respects. Almost 20 years ago, right after graduating from law school, I moved to Evanston. Like many people, I chose Evanston for its beautiful lakefront, and for its diversity. Initially, I noticed the racial and ethnic diversity. With time, however, I began also to appreciate its age diversity. As my law practice began to shift into more elder

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-86582261837118564962011-07-13T14:12:00.002-05:002011-07-13T14:14:19.954-05:00Avoiding Hard Feelings In Your Estate Plan

You've prepared a will and a trust agreement and signed the papers, so what's missing? From a legal perspective, nothing - but what will those documents say to your family? Take time to consider the message that your estate documents will send. If the message is incomplete, consider some additional options. The full article was written by Stotis & Baird Attorney Eric Parker for the

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-78647686824091723932011-07-06T17:30:00.003-05:002011-07-06T17:36:01.447-05:00Understanding "Buy In" Deals at Assisted Living Facilities

Andrea Donovan is a "Senior Living Advisor" who sometimes helps our clients to locate the right assisted living facility or nursing home. In this tough economy, facilities are offering a wide variety of complex deals to help seniors to move into their building. Sorting through these deals and figuring out a) which deals are really a deal and b) what can be negotiated - can be quite

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-81185403471578553162011-04-28T17:16:00.004-05:002011-04-28T17:26:00.506-05:00When Dementia Starts Before the Planning Catches Up

Stotis & Baird attorney Eric Parker recently wrote and article for The Chicago Bridge Group, a network of professionals in the field of aging. The article is about the difficulties of helping seniors who have begun to have issues with dementia before they have completed an estate plan, or advance directives such as living wills and powers of attorneys. You can view the full text of the

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-41678287024462030682011-03-14T17:37:00.002-05:002011-03-14T17:40:08.535-05:00Seven Things to Expect From a Nursing Home

Eric Parker recently wrote an article titled "Seven Things to Expect From a Nursing Home." You can read the full article by clicking on the link below.http://www.thechicagobridge.org/seven-things-to-expect-from-a-nursing-home/

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-44820944008906399072010-11-01T14:01:00.000-05:002010-11-01T14:02:44.796-05:00South Holland Nursing Home Fined for Failing to Attend to Bedsore

Phoenix Court17312 Clyde Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473Fined- January 6, 2009 Phoenix Court was fined $20,000 for not properly attending to a resident’s sore. Over the course of three weeks, the resident developed a bedsore that eventually turned black and reached all the way to the resident’s hip bone. Although staff noticed the sore getting worse, they did not implement policy to make sure

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-91454834991744200532010-11-01T14:00:00.000-05:002010-11-01T14:01:15.229-05:00Meadows Nursing of Rolling Meadows Fined for Failing to Report Neglect

Meadows3250 South Plum Grove Road, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008Fined- March 2, 2009 Meadows was fined $10,000 for failure to report and follow up on an incident of neglect. A resident who was found to have put a foreign object into his rectum was prescribed 24 hour surveillance. Within two days, the resident was left alone and proceeded to insert another foreign object into his rectum. The first

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-21883138569864696322010-11-01T13:58:00.000-05:002010-11-01T14:00:07.566-05:00Clearbrook East of Rolling Meadows Fined for Failing to Prevent Falls

Clearbrook East3802 South Old Wilke Road, Rolling Meadows, 60008Fined- January 8, 2009 Clearbrook East was fined $15,000 for failure to implement preventative falling measures for a resident who was ambulatory and prone to seizures. In a five-month period, staff documented that the resident fell thirteen times, the last of which caused her to sustain two fractured ribs.

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-20557905160615906282010-11-01T13:57:00.000-05:002010-11-01T13:58:36.422-05:00Cicero Nursing Home Fined For Failure to Monitor Bedsores

Westshire Nursing and Rehab Center5825 West Cermak Road, Cicero, IL 60804Fined- February 18, 2009Westshire Nursing and Rehab Center was fined $35,000 and its license was placed in Immediate Jeopardy for failure to monitor residents at risk for pressure sores. Of the eight residents examined at the facility, all of whom were considered at risk, five had pressure sores.The sores ranged from mild

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-80047510170647725392010-11-01T13:55:00.000-05:002010-11-01T13:56:53.848-05:00Southview Manor Chicago Fined for Smoke Detector Violations

Southview Manor3311 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616Fined-January 8, 2009 Southview Manor was fined $5,000 for failure to enforce smoking policies. Of 94 rooms, 76 did not have smoke detectors in them. None of the smoke detectors in the rooms either worked or had batteries. On the day of the investigation, a resident started a fire in a room- firefighters were called and the building evacuated

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-75205751013386964212010-11-01T13:53:00.000-05:002010-11-01T13:55:17.460-05:00South Shore Fined for Failing to Examine Abdomen

South Shore2649 East 75th St, Chicago IL 60649Fined- January 6, 2009 South Shore was fined $25,000 for the neglect of a resident with a serious medical condition. The 86-year old resident, who was described as alert and oriented, complained of stomach pain. Her daughter alerted staff to the complaint, and told them that her mother’s abdomen was swollen and hard. Staff assured her that an

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-59256556283928845612010-11-01T13:50:00.000-05:002010-11-01T13:52:57.504-05:00Somerset Place Fined by State for Violations

Somerset Place5009 North Sheridan, Chicago IL 60640Fined- February 9, 2009 Somerset Place was fined a total of $25,000 for several different types of violations. The facility failed to have a plan of action or intervention for resident to resident abuse- as a result the number of incidents in the facility was found to be high, and several documented incidents of resolving conflict were fairly

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-67872019541867482472010-11-01T13:48:00.000-05:002010-11-01T13:50:53.116-05:00Alden Village Chicago Fails to Monitor Resident

Alden Village North7464 North Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60626Fined- January 26, 2009 Alden Village North was fined $35,000 for the death of a 12-year old non-ambulatory and non-verbal resident. Nurses assigned to the resident left early and arrived late, allowing for a period of time during which he was unmonitored. Though the actual cause of his death was unclear, examination revealed a lapse in

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-62580534975177426202010-09-29T16:18:00.004-05:002011-07-13T14:16:16.650-05:00Helping Seniors to Manage Their Finances

Eric Parker wrote an article for the Chicago Bridge Group on the the topic of helping seniors to manage their finances. Chicago Bridge Group is a group of young professionals working in the field of aging that runs a great blog. You can see the article on finances by clicking on the link below. You may find other helpful articles while visiting the blog.http://www.thechicagobridge.org/who%

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-62114787249208254312010-03-22T17:21:00.001-05:002010-03-22T17:23:53.424-05:00Does My Parent Need a Guardian?

Attorney Eric Parker recently wrote an article for the Chicago Bridge Group's Blog on the topic of knowing when your parent may need a guardian. You can find the full text of the article at:http://www.thechicagobridge.org/does-my-parent-need-a-guardian/

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-12867109487115707062010-03-22T17:15:00.003-05:002010-03-22T17:20:34.409-05:00Will Medicaid Cover Nursing Home Expenses

Andrea Donovan is a senior living advisor. Essentially her job is to counsel seniors and their families on how to find an appropriate nursing home placement. In her most recent newsletter, she addresses the issue of medicaid coverage for nursing home clients. The information is extremely helpful to anyone considering these issues. You can connect to the article through the following

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-76699875925494001122010-02-25T16:20:00.004-06:002010-02-25T16:23:57.721-06:00I Need to Pick a Nursing Home Fast - Is there Anyone Out There Who Can Help?

Most people do not pick out a nursing home in advance. On the contrary, we would rather believe that our loved ones will never need to go into a nursing home. Often it is a decision that must be made in a hurry and with little time to consider the options. The process can be even harder when family members live out of town or have hectic careers. There simply isn’t time to shop around.

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-59651674515634757892009-09-17T15:57:00.003-05:002009-09-17T15:59:32.400-05:00McAllister Nursing Home of Tinley Park Fined for Inadequate Prevention of Bed Sores

Tinley ParkMcAllister Nursing Home18300 S Lavergne Ave, Tinley ParkFined- August 21, 2008 McAllister Nursing Home was fined $30,000 for failure to follow through on facility policy regarding prevention of and treatment for pressure sores. The facility also demonstrated a failure to implement prevention policy for residents identified as high risk for falls. Upon

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-27602151994699120992009-09-17T15:48:00.003-05:002009-09-17T15:57:06.257-05:00McAllister Nursing Home Cited for Failing to Protect Residents from Abuse

Tinley ParkMcAllister Nursing Home18300 S Lavergne Ave, Tinley ParkFined- February 19, 2008 McAllister Nursing Home was fined $10,000 for failure to protect residents and ensure they are free from abuse. Acting against policy, the facility failed to ensure that allegations of abuse and injuries of unknown origin are investigated. Administrators also failed to remove

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-42575222176643036612009-09-17T15:45:00.002-05:002009-09-17T15:48:27.555-05:00Rest Haven of South Holland Fined for Failing to Supervise Patient at Risk for Falling

South HollandRest Haven South Nursing Home16300 Wausau Street, South HollandFined- April 2, 2008 Rest Haven South Nursing Home was fined $20,000 for failure to provide supervision for residents identified as high risk for falls. Two residents at the facility sustained falls that resulted in treatment for fractures. Both residents had been identified as high risk for falls (

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-52471271357055438632009-08-31T17:47:00.002-05:002009-08-31T17:49:30.481-05:00Rolling Meadows Nursing Home Fined for Late Detection of Spinal Fracture

Rolling MeadowsClearbrook Center3201 West Campbell Street, Rolling Meadows Fined- June 13, 2008 Clearbrook Center was fined $10,000 for failure to document and assess a resident’s condition change. In an incident between two residents, one resident pushed the other one to the floor. At the time, the nurse on duty noted that there appeared to be no injuries. In the

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-90422663954938131762009-08-31T17:44:00.002-05:002009-08-31T17:47:08.689-05:00Clearbrook Center Assumes Patient is Dead and Fails to Initiate CPR

Rolling MeadowsClearbrook Center3201 West Campbell Street, Rolling MeadowsFined- January 11, 2008 Clearbrook Center was fined $10,000 for failure to provide a resident with appropriate nursing care. Based on interview and record review, surveyors found that facility staff did not initiate CPR on a resident who was found unresponsive but warm to the touch. Two nurses assessed

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-48283408455863702472009-08-31T17:40:00.004-05:002009-08-31T17:50:35.298-05:00Poor Nursing Care at Glenshire Nursing and Rehab Results in Cardiac Arrest

Richton ParkGlenshire Nursing and Rehab Centre22660 South Cicero Avenue, Richton ParkFined- August 6, 2008Glenshire Nursing and Rehab Centre was fined $20,000 for failure to provide a resident with appropriate nursing care.Based on closed record review and staff interview, investigators determined that the facility failed to provide the necessary care and medical services that resulted in a

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-3243295264518263822009-08-26T15:17:00.003-05:002011-07-04T22:47:40.046-05:00Separate and Unequal - Black Seniors are Not Getting the Care they Deserve

If there is one group of people that understands the effects of discrimination, it is African American seniors. After all, they’ve lived through a lot. According to a recent article in the Chicago Reporter, however, they may face one final insult when they go into a nursing home. According to the report, nursing homes where a majority of the residents are black are receiving significantly worse

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-44233258307761826542009-07-23T16:54:00.002-05:002009-07-23T16:56:33.977-05:00Patient Asphyxiated by Bed Rails at Rest Haven Palos Heights

Rest Haven Central13259 South Central Road, Palos HeightsFined- August 15, 2008 Rest Haven Central was fined $20,000 for failure to supervise, assess, and monitor a resident who had been identified as high risk for falls. The resident had demonstrated extreme agitation, particularly after nightfall. Facility staff failed to re-assess the continued need for side rails after

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-83623493786315475922009-07-23T16:52:00.002-05:002009-07-23T16:54:16.197-05:00Oak Park Healthcare Fails to Monitor Wandering Resident

Oak Park Healthcare Center625 North Harlem, Oak ParkFined- June 4, 2008 Oak Park Healthcare Center was fined $10,000 for failure to monitor a resident who was identified as a wanderer and had a history of falls. In February of 2008, the resident managed to elope from the facility undetected. Conditions outside were cold and icy; the resident fell and was injured badly

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-62335093125435303392009-07-23T16:49:00.002-05:002009-07-23T16:52:27.315-05:00Lexington of Oak Park fined for Failure to Provide Adequate Oxygen

Lexington of Orland Park14601 South John Humphrey Drive, Orland ParkFined- September 11, 2008 Lexington of Orland Park was fined $20,000 for failure to ensure that a resident who required continuous oxygen received it. Despite a physician’s order that a resident receive continuous oxygen, facility staff sent the resident to a clinic appointment without oxygen. When the

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-65358782787900503592009-07-08T12:07:00.005-05:002009-07-08T12:16:21.774-05:00The Importance of Teaching Doctors About Geriatrics

As they do every July, hospitals across America are welcoming new interns, fresh from medical school graduation. Given how much these trainees have yet to learn, common wisdom holds that it’s not a good time of year to get sick. This may be particularly true for older patients, because American medical schools require no training in geriatric medicine. [1]This was the conclusion of a doctor and

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-87383431985896262262009-07-01T17:45:00.002-05:002009-07-01T17:48:03.257-05:00Regal Health Center Fined for Failing to Correct Problems with Pressure Sores

Fined- September 2, 2008 Regal Health and Rehab Center was fined $100,000 for failure to address the Plan of Correction after the March 2008 violation. As before, surveyors determined that the facility failed to accurately assess and document all pressure sores, failed to consult with a physician regarding sores, and failed to treat observed pressure sores. As a

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-75891825482447506982009-07-01T17:42:00.002-05:002009-07-01T17:45:39.572-05:00Regal Health Center Fined for Improper Treatment of Bed Sores

Regal Health and Rehab Center9525 South Mayfield, Oak LawnFined- March 24, 2008Regal Health and Rehab Center was fined $30,000 for failure to follow through on facility policy regarding prevention of and treatment for pressure sores.The failure was broad enough to be considered systemic. Based on observation, record review and staff interview, surveyors determined that the facility failed to

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-34877011667682267892009-06-19T16:37:00.002-05:002009-06-19T16:44:40.895-05:00Hampton Plaza Fined for Allowing Fire to Occur

Hampton Plaza Nursing and Rehab Center9777 Greenwood, NilesFined- August 15, 2008 Hampton Plaza Nursing and Rehab Center was fined $150,000 for failure to effectively implement and follow their policy and procedure regarding smoking and failure to properly train all staff in emergency preparedness. On May14, 2008, a fire broke out in the facility. The fire was attributed to

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-5368468808893790102009-06-04T14:37:00.004-05:002009-06-04T14:44:30.256-05:00Plaza Terrace Cited for Failure to Monitor Patient

Plaza Terrace3249 West 147th Street, MidlothianFined- February 28, 2008 Plaza Terrace was fined $5,000 for failure to supervise a resident who was identified as an elopement risk. Staff failed to adequately monitor the resident, who left the facility on foot in November of 2007 without the staff’s knowledge. She walked three to four miles into Hazel Crest and was picked up

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-52706538919781193682009-06-04T14:34:00.002-05:002009-06-04T14:36:58.864-05:00Imperial of Hazel Crest Violates State Standards for Treatment of Bed Sores

Imperial of Hazel Crest3300 West 176th Street, Hazel CrestFined- March 28, 2008 Imperial of Hazel Crest was fined $30,000 for failure to follow through on facility policy regarding prevention of and treatment for pressure sores. Three residents at the facility displayed symptoms of neglect upon investigation. Surveyors determined that the facility failed to identify and

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-24734729189165548902009-06-04T14:30:00.003-05:002009-06-04T14:34:36.815-05:00Elmwood Care Fails to Provide Timely Psychiatric Consult

Elmwood ParkElmwood Care7733 West Grand Avenue, Elmwood ParkFined- September 2, 2008 Elmwood Care was fined $25,000 for failure to monitor a resident with suicidal tendencies. Based on record review and interview, investigators determined that the facility failed to follow-up on a psychiatric consultation for a resident who had talked about feeling hopeless and suicidal.

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-39736189297938025842009-05-27T17:36:00.001-05:002009-05-27T17:38:14.070-05:00Sacred Heart Home Fined for Failure to Monitor Patient on Suicide Watch

Sacred Heart Home1550 South Albany, ChicagoFined- December 9, 2008 Sacred Heart Home was fined $20,000 for failure to supervise a resident on suicide watch to ensure that she did not harm herself. By December of 2007, the resident had an extensively documented history of trying to kill herself in a variety of different ways. Despite this, facility staff did not place her

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-84992298255052828302009-05-27T17:34:00.003-05:002009-05-27T17:36:30.170-05:00Chicago's All Faith Pavilion Fined for Poor Management of Bed Sores

All Faith Pavilion3500 South Giles Avenue, ChicagoFined- October 15, 2008 All Faith Pavilion was fined $25,000 for failure to follow through on facility policy regarding prevention of and treatment for pressure sores. Staff at the facility failed to identify, assess, and treat pressure sores on three residents. As a result, one resident experienced pressure sores that went

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-659242248737293392009-04-29T16:46:00.005-05:002009-04-29T16:52:50.209-05:00Visit Stotis & Baird Personal Injury Blog

In addition to this Elder Law blog, Stotis & Baird Chartered maintains a Personal Injury blog at http://chicagopi.blogspot.com/. The blog contains information about topics ranging from car accidents to medical malpractice. In addition, you can find articles on a wide variety of legal topics at our main website, located at www.stotis-baird.com.

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-70998650805193181802009-04-29T16:44:00.002-05:002009-04-29T16:46:21.243-05:00Ridgeland Nursing in Palos Heights Fined for Failing to Address Fall Risks

Ridgeland Nursing and Rehab Center12550 South Ridgeland Avenue, Palos HeightsFined- April 15, 2008 Ridgeland Nursing and Rehab Center was fined $20,000 for failure to provide appropriate supervision for residents who had been identified with a fall risk. Facility staff failed to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions for fall and injury prevention, consistently track

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-13238935685702193722009-04-29T16:42:00.002-05:002009-04-29T16:44:15.851-05:00Rest Haven Resident Asphyxiated In Bed Rails Incident

Palos HeightsRest Haven Central13259 South Central Road, Paols HeightsFined- August 15, 2008 Rest Haven Central was fined $20,000 for failure to supervise, assess, and monitor a resident who had been identified as high risk for falls. The resident had demonstrated extreme agitation, particularly after nightfall. Facility staff failed to re-assess the continued need for side

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-12757875286613910212009-04-29T16:40:00.002-05:002009-04-29T16:42:22.107-05:00Oak Park Healthcare Center Fined for Failure to Monitor Wandering Resident

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-19602753453609813212009-04-27T17:19:00.002-05:002009-04-27T17:21:37.699-05:00Lexington of Orland Park Fined for Failing to Provide Oxygen to Resident

Orland ParkLexington of Orland Park14601 South John Humphrey Drive, Orland ParkFined- September 11, 2008 Lexington of Orland Park was fined $20,000 for failure to ensure that a resident who required continuous oxygen received it. Despite a physician’s order that a resident receive continuous oxygen, facility staff sent the resident to a clinic appointment without oxygen.

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-10357677396503811542009-04-27T17:16:00.001-05:002009-04-27T17:19:36.257-05:00Regal Health of Oak Lawn Fined for Bed Sores Resulting in Injury and Death

Regal Health and Rehab Center9525 South Mayfield, Oak LawnFined- March 24, 2008 Regal Health and Rehab Center was fined $30,000 for failure to follow through on facility policy regarding prevention of and treatment for pressure sores. The failure was broad enough to be considered systemic. Based on observation, record review and staff interview, surveyors determined that

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-70196662459765414562009-04-20T17:30:00.001-05:002009-04-20T17:32:34.647-05:00Hampton Plaza Cited for Inadequate Smoke Detectors

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-8283758800863705752009-04-20T17:28:00.002-05:002009-04-20T17:30:34.587-05:00Plaza Terrace in Midlothian Fails to Supervise Resident

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-24055961114618954432009-04-10T11:47:00.002-05:002009-04-10T11:49:11.874-05:00Imperial of Hazel Crest Fails to Provide Adequate Treatment of Bed Sores

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-85453152061289550332009-04-10T11:44:00.002-05:002009-04-10T11:47:08.580-05:00Elmwood Care Nursing Home Cited for Failure to Monitor Suicidal Patient

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-8257577238281481422009-04-10T11:43:00.003-05:002009-04-10T11:44:48.297-05:00Lexington of Chicago Ridge Fined for Poor Treatment

Lexington of Chicago Ridge10300 Southwest Highway, Chicago RidgeFined- May 15, 2008 Lexington of Chicago Ridge was fined $30,000 for failure to provide adequate nursing care. In one incident, a resident with a diagnosis of chronic constipation was not properly monitored. Staff failed to notice changes in the resident’s condition or to report those changes to a physician- as

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-47231280823618154592009-04-03T10:12:00.002-05:002009-04-03T10:15:02.332-05:00Woodbridge Nursing Fined for Failure to Provide Emergency Power to Patients Including Those on Oxygen

Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion2242 North Kedzie, ChicagoFined- July 24, 2008 Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion was fined $5,000 for failure to supply emergency electrical power when the general supply was off in the area. This failure resulted in a forty minute delay in obtaining emergency electrical power to the facility, thus placing all residents in the facility at risk for harm

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-15511014313158956102009-04-03T10:10:00.003-05:002009-04-03T10:12:50.675-05:00Warren Park Nursing Fined for Sending Wrong Patient for Bone Marrow Biopsy

Warren Park Nursing Pavilion6700 North Damen Ave, ChicagoFined- August 15, 2008 Warren Park Nursing Pavilion was fined $15,000 for failure to follow policy for sending a resident out of the facility for a medical procedure. Surveyors determined that facility staff did not pay sufficient attention while responding to a physician’s orders, and sent the wrong resident out for

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-46217963579516325802009-04-03T10:07:00.003-05:002009-04-03T10:10:26.208-05:00St. Agnnes Healtchare Fined for Failure to Give Oxygen and Antibiotics in a Timely Manner

St. Agnes Healthcare and Rehab Center1725 South Wabash, ChicagoFined- June 13, 2008 St. Agnes Healthcare and Rehab Center was fined $20,000 for failure to apply appropriate and timely medical care to residents. Upon investigation, surveyors determined that on a number of occasions, residents did not receive proper medical care. On several occasions, residents in respiratory

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-10460405402025957172009-03-25T16:51:00.002-05:002009-03-25T16:53:39.958-05:00Somerset Place Resident Murdered After Being Allowed to Leave Facility Unsupervised

Somerset Place5009 North Sheridan, ChicagoFined-August 15, 2008 Somerset Place was fined $55,000 for failure to ensure that a resident with pass restriction was prevented from leaving the facility. The resident in question was diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Seizure and Bipolar Disorder, and was on parole for drug use while living in the facility. She had a known history of

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-22980456573669220152009-03-25T16:48:00.002-05:002009-03-25T16:51:11.758-05:00Rainbow Beach Care Center Fails to Report Instances of Abuse and Monitor Patients

Rainbow Beach Care Center7325 South Exchange, ChicagoFined-August 15, 2008 Rainbow Beach Care Center was fined $10,000 for failure to report incidents or to initiate abuse investigations despite allegations of staff-to-resident physical abuse, resident-to-resident physical abuse and resident-to-resident sexual abuse. In one incident, a resident reported that she had been

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-76327293330366843232009-03-25T16:45:00.002-05:002009-03-25T16:48:21.772-05:00Lakeview Nursing and Rehab Fined 60K for Failing to Prevent Falls

Lakeview Nursing and Rehab Center735 West Diversy, ChicagoFined- July 24, 2008Lakeview Nursing and Rehab Center was fined $60,000 for failure to appropriately monitor residents who required supervision, note changes in condition which could have led to faster treatment, or implement courses of action to prevent further damage.Between 4 am and 7:20 am, a resident at the facility suffered six falls

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-5021258683695350922009-03-04T15:54:00.001-06:002009-03-04T15:56:14.302-06:00International Village Fined for Use of Dialysis Machines Without Adequate Training

International Village4815 South Western Ave, ChicagoFined- September 26, 2008 International Village was fined $25,000 for failing to ensure that appropriate care and services were provided by not competently assessing the access to the facility’s dialysis machine. Staff and nurses who had not been fully trained on the facility’s dialysis machine were allowed to operate it,

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-25521219526454085802009-03-04T15:52:00.002-06:002009-03-04T15:54:36.159-06:00Hammond House Fined for Battery of Resident

Hammond House6701 South Morgan, ChicagoFined- June 13, 2008 Hammond House was fined $10,000 for failure to implement their policy on resident abuse. Based on record review and interviews, investigators learned about an incident where one facility staff member came upon a resident lying on the floor, whereupon the staff member called her names and kicked her in the stomach,

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-22293395772894030582009-03-04T15:50:00.002-06:002009-03-04T15:52:42.547-06:00Davis House Cited for Failure to Respond to Sexual Abuse

Davis House4237 South Indiana Avenue, ChicagoFined- May 22, 2008 Davis House was fined $25,000 for failure to ensure implementation of their policy prohibiting sexual abuse. Surveyors determined that several incidents of sexual abuse took place at the facility. In February of 2008, a staff member coerced a resident to have sex with him several times. The incident was not

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-27735621257313631202009-02-27T10:47:00.003-06:002009-02-27T10:50:00.452-06:00Dementia Patient Sets Himself on Fire While Unsupervised in Smoking Area

Ambassador Nursing Center4900 North Bernard, ChicagoFined-March 24, 2008 Ambassador Nursing Center was fined $25,000 for failing to monitor a resident who was identified as needing supervision. The resident, who suffered from dementia, was recognized as requiring supervision to smoke. He wandered onto an unsupervised facility smoking patio, procured a cigarette and lighter

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-54813634952253788892009-02-27T10:45:00.001-06:002009-02-27T10:47:18.703-06:00Alshore House in Chicago Fined for Failing to Take Steps to Prevent Falls

Alshore House2840 West Foster Ave, ChicagoFined- February 5, 2008 Alshore House was fined $20,000 for failure to prevent and address falls among residents. Based on observation, interviews and record review, facility staff failed to provide consistent supervision for residents who were identified as high risk for falls, neglected to complete re-assessments following each

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-86200517768531850122009-02-27T10:25:00.001-06:002009-02-27T10:45:34.246-06:00All Faith Pavilion Fails to Prevent Beating at Chicago Nursing Home

All Faith Pavilion3500 South Giles Avenue, ChicagoFined- July 24, 2008 All Faith Pavilion was fined $50,000 for failure to protect one resident from his roommate, a resident with violent tendencies. In May of 2008, a resident was found in his bed, beaten so badly in the face and head by a clock radio that he suffered several strokes and has been in a coma ever since.

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-43858851585576586622009-02-19T17:29:00.003-06:002009-02-19T17:30:54.389-06:00Alden Wentworth Fined for Failure to Treat Bedsores

Alden Wentworth Rehab and Healthcare Center201 West 69th Street, ChicagoFined- September 12, 2008 Alden Wentworth Rehab and Healthcare Center was fined $10,000 for failure to follow the facility’s Policy and Procedure for the Treatment and Prevention of Skin Breakdown. Based on observation, staff interviews and clinical record, it was determined that staff failed to asses a

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-34853190925269898412009-02-19T17:26:00.003-06:002009-02-19T17:29:04.397-06:00Alden Village North Cited for Fracturing Patient's Leg During Poorly Executed Lift

Alden Village North7464 North Sheridan Road, ChicagoFined- July 17, 2008Alden Village North was fined $20,000 from a number of incidents that stemmed from a consistent problem with being short-staffed.In one incident, a resident’s leg was fractured during a poorly executed lift, where staff did not follow guidelines for proper lifting techniques. The staff member lifted the resident alone instead

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-91013588899638215392009-02-19T17:23:00.003-06:002009-02-19T17:26:20.858-06:00Bridgeview Health Care Center Fined for Neglecting Bed Sore

Bridgeview Health Care Center8100 South Harlem Avenue, BridgeviewFined- June 30, 2008 Bridgeview Health Care Center was fined $20,000 for failure to provide basic nursing care. A resident at the facility developed a pressure ulcer in January of 2008, and it remained untreated through April of the same year. Surveyors determined that the ulcer was made worse by repeated and

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-19522121801300100412009-02-16T16:49:00.004-06:002009-02-16T16:51:05.317-06:00Pershing Convalescent Fined for Excessive Patient Falls

Pershing Convalescent Home3900 South Oak Park Avenue, BerwynFined- February 25, 2008 Pershing Convalescent Home was fined $20,000 for failure to prevent and address falls among residents. Three residents experienced numerous falls at the facility during the 2007 calendar year. In one three-month period alone, one resident had four unwitnessed falls resulting in injury. Her

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-73124857995919534712009-02-16T16:46:00.003-06:002009-02-16T16:49:07.973-06:00Patient Dies After Being Caught in Bed Rails at Berwyn Rehab

Berwyn Rehabilitation Center3601 South Harlem Avenue, BerwynFined- August 25, 2008 Berwyn Rehabilitation Center was fined $50,000 for an incident where established precautions were not taken to prevent a resident from becoming wedged between his bed rails and mattress, resulting in his death. On investigation, surveyors learned that despite the fact that the resident

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-27775071340540834932009-02-16T16:42:00.002-06:002009-02-16T16:45:51.965-06:00Blue Island Nursing Home Fined for Numerous Patient Care Issues

Blue Island Nursing Home2427 West 127th Street, Blue IslandFined- May 13, 2008 Blue Island Nursing Home was fined $10,000 for failure to meet a number of criteria for nursing homes set forth by the state. In one incident, the guardian for a resident with dementia was prevented from accessing the resident’s personal funds, which were to be used for the resident’s healthcare.

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-36956878540066362542009-02-09T17:38:00.002-06:002009-02-09T17:49:28.932-06:00Woodbine Nursing Home Fined by Failing to Investigate Abuse Allegation

WOODBINE NURSING HOME6909 W. North Ave. in Oak ParkFINED- November 4, 2003 Woodbine Nursing Home was fined $10,000 for failureto report and investigate allegations of abuse bystaff members. During an annual inspection, Department surveyorslearned the facility had information regarding abuseof five residents by staff, but did not report this tothe Department or the residents' families

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-19547990269335591432009-02-09T17:27:00.004-06:002009-02-09T17:38:27.612-06:00Oak Park Healthcare Center Fined for Failing to Provide Emergency Care to Seizure Patient

Oak Park Healthcare CenterFacility I.D. Number 044602625 North HarlemOak Park, Il 60302Date of Survey: 01/17/02Complaint Investigation"A" VIOLATION(S):The advisory physician or medical advisory committeeshall develop policies and procedures to be followedduring the various medical emergencies that occur fromtime to time in long-term care facilities. Thesemedical emergencies include, but are not

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-83110170582134694362009-02-04T16:09:00.007-06:002009-02-04T16:16:14.120-06:00What is Probate and When is it Necessary

When a person dies, it may or may not be necessary to open a probate estate to transfer the assets of the person’s estate to his or her beneficiaries. Probate is the process by which a court oversees the collection of assets, the payment of creditors, and then the final distribution of assets to the beneficiaries of the estate. If the deceased had “individually owned” assets totaling less than

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-1939338711077738192009-02-04T15:57:00.002-06:002009-02-04T15:59:34.729-06:00Concord Extended Care of Oak Lawn Receives Second Fine for Allowing Patient to Wander

CONCORD EXTENDED CARE9401 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Oak Lawn.FINED- January 29, 2004 The Illinois Department of Public Health has moved torevoke the operating license of Concord Extended Careand fined the facility $15,000 for failure to preventa resident from leaving the facility unsupervised. The Department gave notice it intends to revokeConcord's license as a result of the

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-74371952296119274072009-02-04T15:54:00.002-06:002009-02-04T15:56:59.593-06:00Manor Care Oak Lawn Resident Freezes to Death After Nursing Home Fails to Monitor Resident

MANOR CARE AT OAK LAWN6300 W. 95th St. in Oak Lawn.FINED- June 2, 2004 Manor Care at Oak Lawn/95th was fined $10,000 forfailure to prevent a resident from leaving thefacility unsupervised. As part of an incident report investigation,Department surveyors learned a resident with a historyof wandering died from cold weather exposure afterleaving the facility unnoticed. The wind chill

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-82952627638745100392009-02-02T17:47:00.001-06:002009-02-02T17:49:36.836-06:00Resident victim of Sexual Abuse at Regal Health and Rehab

REGAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER9525 S. Mayfield Ave. in Oak LawnFINED- April 21, 2004 Regal Health and Rehabilitation Center was fined$10,000 for failure to immediately and thoroughlyinvestigate an alleged sexual assault. Responding to complaints, Department surveyorslearned an employee witnessed another employeesexually assault a resident. Although the incident wasreported to

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-55045214929701142402009-02-02T17:44:00.002-06:002009-02-02T17:47:23.347-06:00Concord Extended Care of Oak Lawn Cited for Allowing Patient to Wander

CONCORD EXTENDED CARE9401 S. Ridgeland Ave. in Oak LawnFINED- 2003 Concord Extended Care was fined $5,000 for failure toprevent a resident from leaving the facility. As part of an incident investigation, Departmentsurveyors learned a resident, who had a history ofwandering and wore an electronic monitor, left thefacility undetected. The resident was found unharmedabout a half mile from

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-56013362272892479432009-01-19T17:21:00.002-06:002009-01-19T17:23:50.733-06:00Glen Bridge Nursing and Rehab Fails to Seek Timely Emergency Care for Resident

NilesGLEN BRIDGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTRE8333 W. Golf Road in NilesFINED- November 14, 2001Glen Bridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre WASfined $10,500 for failure to seek timely emergencycare for a resident with a head injury.Responding to complaints, surveyors learned it tooknearly 2 hours from the time a resident was found witha head injury until she arrived at the hospital

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-5966870056923599922009-01-19T17:19:00.002-06:002009-01-19T17:21:43.348-06:00Resident of Manor at Lincolnwood Place Dies After Facility Fails to Monitor

MANOR AT LINCOLNWOOD PLACE7000 N. McCormick Blvd. in Lincolnwood.FINED- June 7, 2001Manor at Lincolnwood Place was fined $10,000 forfailure to adequately supervise a resident with ahistory of wandering.Responding to an incident report, Departmentinvestigators learned a resident left the facilityunnoticed about 2 a.m. and was found the next morningface down in the snow between two vehicles in

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-61309957015455197252009-01-14T16:11:00.004-06:002009-01-14T16:18:35.540-06:00Problems with Long Term Care Insurance

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 70 percent of people over age 65 will require long term care services at some point during their lives. Contrary to popular belief, most of these services are not covered by Medicare. And the cost of this care is high. The average cost of a private room in a nursing home is $209/day. And in many areas, the cost is higher. It is

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-3249879129187552282009-01-12T16:38:00.003-06:002009-01-12T16:41:20.451-06:00LaGrange Rehab Center Fails to Follow Procedures Following Accident

LaGrangeLAGRANGE REHAB CENTER339 S. Ninth Ave. in LaGrangeFINED- April 9, 2001LaGrange Rehab Center was fined $10,000 for failingto ensure its staff was properly trained to provideemergency care services for residents involved inaccidents.Responding to an incident report, Departmentinvestigators learned that a resident, who had ahistory of pacing and wandering, became entangled inhis gown and a

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-31867534828106041282009-01-12T16:36:00.001-06:002009-01-12T16:38:13.132-06:00Mercy Nursing in Homewood Fails to Perform CPR

HomewoodMERCY NURSING HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER19000 Halsted St. in HomewoodFINED- 2002Mercy Nursing Healthcare and Rehabilitation Centerwas fined $10,000 for failure to provide adequate andemergency nursing care to prevent a resident death.Responding to a complaint, Department investigatorslearned facility staff did not immediately notify aresident's physician of her deteriorating

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-8096054357778580762009-01-09T16:16:00.002-06:002009-01-09T16:19:01.688-06:00Hickory Nursing Pavilion cited for Failure to Supervise Confused Patient

Hickory HillsHICKORY NURSING PAVILION9246 S. Roberts RoadFINED- 2006Hickory Nursing Pavilion was fined $15,000 forfailure to provide adequate supervision to a confusedresident identified as at risk for leaving thefacility. The resident left the facility without staffknowledge and was found walking in traffic by police.

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-69253217532609938722009-01-09T16:14:00.002-06:002009-01-09T16:16:49.943-06:00Imperial of Hazel Crest Fined for Failing to Supervise Resident

Hazel CrestIMPERIAL OF HAZEL CREST3300 W. 175th St. in Hazel CrestFINED- 2006Imperial of Hazel Crest was fined $20,000 forneglecting a resident by failing to provide specificsupervision, monitoring, treatment and care. The staffhad not checked on the resident for approximately14-hours due to the resident's aggressive behaviortoward staff. The resident was found behind abarricaded room door, dead

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-26239891130059607162009-01-06T16:10:00.003-06:002009-01-06T16:12:33.456-06:00Alden Heather Fails to Prevent Patient from Wandering

FINED- 2003Alden Heather Rehab and Health Care Center was fined$50,000 for failure to take necessary precautions toprevent a resident from leaving the facilityunsupervised.Responding to a complaint, Department surveyorslearned a resident, who had a history of wandering,left the facility unnoticed and froze to death beforestaff found her in an alley behind the nursing home.When staff realized the

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-58834905120028600142009-01-06T16:06:00.003-06:002009-01-06T16:09:57.921-06:00Alden Harvey Fined for Failing to Investigate and Report Sexual Assault of Resident

HarveyALDEN HEATHER REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER15600 S. Honore St. in HarveyFINED- May 21, 2002Alden Heather Rehabilitation and Health Care Centerwas fined $10,000 for failure to properly investigateor to report the sexual assault of a resident byanother resident.Responding to a complaint, Department surveyorslearned the facility administrator, after beinginformed a resident had

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-52766597955899016042009-01-06T15:58:00.004-06:002009-01-06T16:06:18.879-06:00Clearbrook-Wright Nursing Home Fined for Failure to Detect and Treat Bed Sore

GurneeCLEARBROOK-WRIGHT HOME34377 N. Almond Road in Gurnee.FINED- September 5, 2003Clearbrook was fined $10,000 after a residentdeveloped a pressure sore behind his left knee thatwent unnoticed and untreated for about a month. By thetime the sore was discovered, the resident’s tendonwas exposed. The pressure sore may have been caused bya protective device that was left on the resident’sknee for

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-91326905846627286092008-12-30T11:07:00.003-06:002008-12-30T11:09:45.382-06:00Maplewood Care Fined for Failing to Supervise Resident

MAPLEWOOD CARE50 N. Jane in ElginFINED- August 19, 2003Maplewood Care was fined $10,000 for failure toprovide adequate supervision to a resident who wasadmitted to the facility for supervision. Theresident, who had a cigarette addiction, had offeredsexual favors to other residents in exchange forcigarettes and was caught performing oral sex on aresident. The woman also was physically

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-84825381981255930942008-12-30T11:05:00.003-06:002008-12-30T11:07:35.953-06:00Maplewood Care Cited for Failing to Secure Morphine

ElginMAPLEWOOD CARE50 N. Jane in ElginFINED- 2002Maplewood Care was fined $10,000 for failure tosafely store controlled substances, to maintain aliving environment free of hazards and to immediatelyinvestigate a drug theft.Responding to a complaint, Department surveyorslearned a female resident took morphine from a nurse'scart and gave it to a male resident, who later diedfrom an overdose of the

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-71979344116617927992008-12-24T09:52:00.002-06:002008-12-24T09:54:11.498-06:00Dolton Healthcare Centre Failed to Prevent Resident from Wandering

DOLTON HEALTHCARE CENTRE14325 S. Blackstone Ave. in Dolton.FINED- June 9, 2004Dolton Healthcare Centre was fined$5,000 for failureto prevent a resident from leaving the facilityunsupervised.Responding to a complaint, Department surveyorslearned a resident wandered from the facility wearingonly pants, a T-shirt and socks. The ground wascovered in snow and the temperature was in the singledigits at

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-52303381438355114922008-12-24T09:48:00.003-06:002008-12-24T09:52:13.643-06:00Countryside Healthcare Center Fined for Allowing Unsupervised Patinent to Drown

COUNTRYSIDE HEALTHCARE CENTER1635 E. 154th St. in DoltonFINED- November 15, 2001Countryside Healthcare Center was fined$30,000 forfailure to supervise a resident, to provide nursingservices in accordance with resident needs and toproperly assess a resident’s condition.Responding to complaints, Department surveyorslearned that a resident, who could not sit uprightwithout assistance, was left alone

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-88099252755800842912008-12-11T12:08:00.001-06:002008-12-11T12:10:32.669-06:00Golfview Developmental Center Fined for Failing to Prevent Bed Sores

GOLFVIEW DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER9555 W. Golf Road in Des PlainesFINED- 2003Golfview was fined $10,000 for not ensuring residentsreceived nursing services to prevent them from gettingpressure sores or facilitate healing of the sores. Inone instance, the facility failed to discover aresident's pressure sore until it had reached anadvanced stage. The facility also did not havecomplete and consistent

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-36508839607015985412008-12-11T12:07:00.003-06:002008-12-11T12:08:39.724-06:00Ballard Nursing Center Fails to Maintain Door Alarm

BALLARD NURSING CENTER9300 Ballard Road in Des PlainesFINED- July 29, 2004Ballard Nursing Center was fined $5,000 for failingto supervise a resident who left the facility througha back exit door that had a disabled alarm. The doorlocked behind the resident and she was unable to getback into the facility until an employee heard herknocking. While outside, the resident sustained twobumps on her

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-55368675887958349382008-12-09T17:40:00.002-06:002008-12-09T17:43:19.603-06:00Crestwood Terrace Nursing Home Cited for Failure to Monitor Hydration

CRESTWOOD TERRACE13301 S. Central Ave. in CrestwoodFINED- 2003Crestwood House was fined $5,000 for failing toensure that a resident receiving tube feedings wasgetting the appropriate care to prevent dehydrationand metabolic abnormalities. The resident was admittedto the facility with an order for sodium chloride,which the facility continued to give to her eventhough lab results showed elevated

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-72912407468403493972008-12-05T12:11:00.002-06:002008-12-05T12:13:39.988-06:00Chicago Ridge Nursing Center Fined for Inadequate Supervision Resulting in Burn Injuries

Chicago RidgeCHICAGO RIDGE NURSING CENTER10602 Southwest Highway, Chicago RidgeFINED- 2006Chicago Ridge Nursing Center was fined $10,000 forfailure to adequately monitor and supervise residentsidentified with unsafe smoking practices. As a result,a resident suffered extensive burns to his face aftersmoking while receiving oxygen therapy.

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-73984408150046618492008-12-05T12:09:00.003-06:002008-12-05T12:11:47.687-06:00Prairie Manor Fails to Investigate Elder Abuse Claim

Chicago HeightsPRAIRIE MANOR HEALTH CARE CENTER345 Dixie Highway in Chicago HeightsFINED- 2003Prairie Manor Health Care Center was fined $5,000 forfailure to investigate an allegation of abuse and toimmediately take steps to protect its residents.Department surveyors learned a resident signed herselfout of the facility against medical advice aftertelling a supervisor that she was abused by

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-52632531759949382682008-12-03T12:22:00.002-06:002008-12-03T12:24:27.854-06:00Woodbridge Nursing Pavillion Fails to Monitor Suicidal Patient

WOODBRIDGE NURSING PAVILION2242 N. Kedzie in ChicagoFINED- February 22, 2002Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion was fined $10,000 forfailure to provide appropriate nursing services andsupervision to a resident.As part of an incident report investigation,Department surveyors learned a mentally unstableresident jumped from a fourth floor window and diedjust 24 hours after he was admitted to the

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-21134286367246685242008-12-03T12:20:00.002-06:002008-12-03T12:22:22.041-06:00Winston Manor Fined for Inadequate Supervision of Patient Who Suffered Burn Injury

WINSTON MANOR CONVALESCENT AND NURSING2155 W. Pierce Ave. in ChicagoFINED- June 3, 2004Winston Manor Convalescent and Nursing was fined$10,000 for failure to take the necessary precautionsto ensure the safety of a resident and to investigateinjuries.Responding to a complaint, Department surveyorslearned a resident sustained second- and third-degreeburns to 26 percent of his body while smoking

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-69194267860282506902008-11-26T11:18:00.004-06:002008-11-26T11:23:17.857-06:00What Is the Leading Cause of Injury Death Among Seniors?

If you guessed falls, give yourself a gold star. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths among older adults. They are also the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma. And the problem isn’t getting better.The rates of fall related deaths among older adults has risen significantly over the last

Eric Parker - Stotis and Bairdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12961222628544367933noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3580219829206546949.post-60137281612092257822008-11-26T11:14:00.003-06:002008-11-26T11:18:22.718-06:00Man dies from Bowel Obstruction and Bladder Infection After Stay at Dawson Nursing Home

WILLIAM L. DAWSON NURSING HOME3500 S. Giles AveFINED- September 29, 2004William L. Dawson Nursing Home was fined $10,000 forfailing to instruct staff on proper placement ofcatheters, to replace a resident’s cut and damagedcatheter and to monitor urine output. Staff did notrealize a resident’s catheter was placed incorrectlyand blocked the flow of urine for two days. The manwas hospitalized with

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