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Forest View Rehab & Nursing Center
535 South Elm, Itasca, IL 60143
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Forest View Rehab & Nursing Center Description
Forest View Rehab & Nursing Center is a community that offers memory care, nursing care and rehabilitation and is located in the small town of Itasca, Illinois. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Many reviews highlight the friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, and excellent care provided at Forest View. The facility is described as a second home by some, with a team spirit among health care workers who are dedicated to improving the lives of the elderly and sick. The administration and staff are praised for their responsiveness to residents' needs and for creating a happy environment.
However, there are significant concerns raised in several reviews. Issues include understaffing, particularly in the dementia unit, leading to delayed responses to call lights and inadequate food quality. Some reviews express dissatisfaction with the administration, citing poor communication and decision-making that negatively impacts resident care. Concerns about resident safety, hygiene, and the handling of personal belongings have also been mentioned.
Complaints about the facility failing to meet health and safety standards, including inadequate wound care and failure to follow physician's orders, have been reported. Additionally, there are criticisms regarding the lack of activities and restrictions placed on residents who can function independently.
Despite these criticisms, some reviews offer a more positive perspective, sharing stories of significant improvements in the health and well-being of residents due to the care received at Forest View. The rehabilitation services, including physical and occupational therapy, are particularly commended for their effectiveness.
Overall, the reviews present a mixed picture of Forest View, with many expressing gratitude for the care provided to their loved ones, while others urge caution and suggest improvements are needed in staffing, communication, and resident care practices.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: None
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: May 7, 1993
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 144
Total current residents: 126
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 2
Number of
substantiated complaints: 18
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $90455
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | E | Construction Deficiencies | Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-16 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Construct fire resistant interior walls. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-07-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-16 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-16 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. |
| 2023-06-01 | 2023-06-15 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-17 | 2023-02-24 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. |
| 2023-01-06 | 2023-01-17 | D | Administration Deficiencies | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. |
| 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-11 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-11 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-11 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2022-09-06 | 2022-09-20 | J | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2022-09-06 | 2022-09-20 | J | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate foot care. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. |
| 2023-05-25 | 2023-06-07 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2022-02-06 | 2022-02-15 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-01-24 | 2022-02-07 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-01-24 | 2022-02-07 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| 2022-01-24 | 2022-02-07 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. |
| 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-11-02 | 2021-11-11 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-01 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2022-06-16 | 2022-07-01 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. |
| 2021-05-03 | 2021-05-11 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-03-17 | 2021-04-07 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2021-04-23 | 2021-05-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-09-06 | $77,855 |
| 2022-12-29 | $12,600 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2019-03-21 | 6 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Itasca which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 8,798 (very small town).
- The average income is $99,627, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 25
- Average Temperature: 52.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 142 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 179 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.29 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 207.0, Moderate Days 65.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 1.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Franks Fresh Market
0.8 miles awayJewel-Osco
1.1 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
1.4 miles awaySam's Club
1.6 miles awayAngelo Caputo's Fresh Markets
1.6 miles awayTransportation
Itasca
0.7 miles awayWood Dale
1.9 miles awayMedinah
2.4 miles awayRoselle
3.2 miles awayBus Stations
Itasca Metra Station
0.7 miles awayDevon & Arlington Heights
2.1 miles awayArlington Heights & Devon
2.2 miles awayBusse & Foster
2.8 miles awayLively & Devon
3.0 miles awayBanks
Itasca Bank & Trust Co
0.7 miles awayOxford Bank and Trust
1.2 miles awayFifth Third Bank
1.6 miles awaySuburban Bank and Trust
1.7 miles awayWood Dale Bank and Trust
1.9 miles awayHospitals
Alexian Brothers Medical Center
2.9 miles awayAMITA Health Adventist Medical Center
3.9 miles awayNorthwest Community Hospital
7.3 miles awayElmhurst Hospital
7.6 miles awayStreamwood Behavioral Healthcare System
7.9 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.8 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.2 miles awayA & T Pharmacy
4.9 miles awayOsco Drug
5.7 miles awayNuCara Pharmacy
6.5 miles awayDentists
Dental Center
3.6 miles awayMarket Square Dental Center
5.3 miles awayKopp Dental
5.5 miles awayGentle Dental Services
6.1 miles awaySmile Care
6.1 miles awayParks
Songbird Slough Forest Preserve
0.0 miles awayWashington Park
0.3 miles awayRaymond Benson Park
0.4 miles awayWesley G. Usher Memorial Park
0.4 miles awaySpring Brook Park
0.5 miles awayPlaces of Worship
BAPS SwamiNarayan Sanstha Temple
10.1 miles awayRoberts Temple Church of God in Christ
22.1 miles awayShopping
Stratford Square Mall
5.2 miles awayWoodfield Mall
5.8 miles awayNorthlake Commons Shopping Center
6.3 miles awayBerkeley Shopping Centre
7.3 miles awayFashion Outlets of Chicago
7.4 miles awayCulture
Beyond Center Stage Performing Arts
4.5 miles awayMill Theater
5.5 miles awayTrickster Art Gallery
5.6 miles awayThe Improv
5.9 miles awayRosemont Theatre
7.6 miles awayRestaurants
Tree Guys Pizza Pub
0.6 miles awayFox & Turtle
0.7 miles awayCucina Casale
0.7 miles awayCasale Pizza
0.7 miles awayToscani
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