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NATIONAL NURSING HOME WATCH LIST

AMBASSADOR NURSING CENTER: Actual Harm and/or Immediate Jeopardy

4900 NORTH BERNARD

CHICAGO IL

TELEPHONE: 7735837130

TYPE OF OWNERSHIP: For profit - Individual

NUMBER OF BEDS / PERCENT OCCUPIED: 190 / 63

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Based on the annual and complaint survey data reported by CMS as of 06/25/08 , this home is listed because in at least one area they caused actual harm to a patient and/or subjected the patients to immediate jeopardy. More recent reports/corrections may be available. Check with the nursing home administrator. Actual harm is indicated by a score of G, H, I, while J, K, L indicate immediate jeopardy. The color coding scheme is below:
RATING DEFINITION
actual harm and/or immediate jeopardy: score= G,H,I,J,K,L
potential for more than minimal harm: score= D, E, F
potential for minimal harm: score= A, B, C
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NOTE: THIS HOME ALSO FOUND TO HAVE CAUSED ACTUAL HARM OR PLACED
PATIENTS IN IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY ON AT LEAST: 1 ADDITIONAL SURVEY(S)
RESULTS LISTED BASED ON MOST RECENT ANNUAL SURVEY DATED: 06/14/2007
RATING VIOLATION SCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. D
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. G
Keep a resident apart from the others if the resident has an infection that can spread. D
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. F
Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature. C
Make sure that residents are well nourished. F
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. G
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. E

COMPLAINT SURVEY RESULTS: SUBSTANTIATED

DATERATINGCOMPLAINT VIOLATION CONFIRMEDSCOPE/SEVERITY CODE
03/23/2005 Write and use policies that forbid mistreatment, neglect and abuse of residents and theft of residents' property. D
07/28/2005 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. D
10/27/2005 Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations. D
10/27/2005 Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. D
03/13/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. G
06/29/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
06/29/2006 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. J
07/21/2006 Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. G
07/21/2006 Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. D
02/08/2007 Give professional services that meet a professional standard of quality. B
02/11/2008 Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. J
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