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Paul House & Health Cr Ctr

For profit - Limited Liability company  ·  3800 North California Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618  ·  See home’s Medicare page

4.01
Nurse hours/resident/day
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
State Average: 3.4
57.1%
Nurse turnover
The percentage of nursing staff who stopped working at the home over a 12-month period.
State Average: 52.8%
110
Certified beds
Qualifying beds in the certified provider or supplier facility.
77
Average residents/day
Average number of residents based on daily census.
Direct owners are the layer of ownership closest to the nursing home while indirect owners have a stake in the nursing home but are further removed, like a company that owns the direct owner of a home. All owners listed below are people or companies who have at least a 5% stake in the nursing home. Entities with “managerial control” are those who conduct the day-to-day operations of the nursing home.
Direct owners
Ten Chicago Llc (90%)
Joseph Mermelstein Family Trust (10%)
Indirect owners
No indirect owner information
Managerial control
Jacob Mermelstein since Jan, 2020
Managing employee(s)
No information available

Inspection Reports

37

total deficiencies

5

infection-related deficiencies

This home violated federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

Inspection reports document deficiencies, which are nursing homes’ failures to meet care requirements. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services releases the last three standard inspection reports, as well as the last 36 months of complaint and infection-control reports.
Jan 18, 2024
Complaint report
1 deficiency
D

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0573
Failure to: Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Oct 21, 2023
Complaint report
2 deficiencies
E

to G
G

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0677
Failure to: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
G

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiency — F0725
Failure to: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Aug 11, 2023
Standard report
9 deficiencies
(2 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

D

to F
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0812
Failure to: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0814
Failure to: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0761
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0656
Failure to: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0759
Failure to: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0806
Failure to: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0813
Failure to: Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Infection Control Deficiency — F0881
Failure to: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Jul 7, 2022
Complaint report
3 deficiencies
D

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiency — F0658
Failure to: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0686
Failure to: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0806
Failure to: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Jun 17, 2022
Complaint report
2 deficiencies
D

to G
G

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiency — F0600
Failure to: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
G

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiency — F0609
Failure to: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

May 13, 2022
Standard report
13 deficiencies
(2 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

$36,433 Fine
1 Payment Suspension
D

to G
G

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0686
Failure to: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
G

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0801
Failure to: Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0803
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0804
Failure to: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0812
Failure to: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Environmental Deficiency — F0908
Failure to: Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0755
Failure to: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0761
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Infection Control Deficiency — F0887
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0578
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0684
Failure to: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident's preferences and goals.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0800
Failure to: Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Infection Control Deficiency — F0883
Failure to: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Feb 4, 2022
Complaint report
1 deficiency
G

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0684
Failure to: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident's preferences and goals.
Severity
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
G

Feb 11, 2021
Standard report
6 deficiencies
(1 infection)

This report includes a citation for violating federal standards protecting residents from the spread of infections.

D

to F
F

Pharmacy Service Deficiency — F0761
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiency — F0812
Failure to: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Infection Control Deficiency — F0880
Failure to: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Many people affected
Seriousness
F

Resident Rights Deficiency — F0558
Failure to: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Some people affected
Seriousness
E

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0688
Failure to: 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.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Quality of Life and Care Deficiency — F0700
Failure to: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity
No actual harm, with a potential for more than minimal harm
Scope
Few people affected
Seriousness
D

Penalties

$36.4K

total fines

1

payment suspension

A nursing home receives a penalty, either a fine or payment suspensions, when it has a serious health citation or fails to fix a citation. Fines may be imposed once per citation or regularly until the nursing home corrects the citation. Fines not associated with inspection reports can include fines for not reporting COVID-19 data or not complying with infection-control requirements. Payment suspensions are when the government stops payments to the nursing home until an issue is fixed. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services releases the last three years of penalty information.
May 13, 2022
1 Payment Suspension