Pearl Of Joliet, The
PEARL OF JOLIET, THE in JOLIET, IL — inspection on October 17, 2025.
Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain the head of bed at thirty degrees while a resident's tube feeding was infusing.
This applies to 1 of 4 residents R1 reviewed for their tube feeding in a sample of 8.Findings include:On 10/15/25 at 10:33 AM, R1 was observed during care provision by V9 and V10, CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants).
While R1 was in bed, the head of the bed was in a flat position.
The tube feeding of Nepro 1.8 Cal was infusing at 40 ML (Milliliters) per hour by a feeding pump. V10 CNA stated residents receiving their tube feedings only needed to have the head of bed elevated if the resident is being rolled side to side, otherwise it is ok for the resident to be flat with the tube feeding infusing.V9 CNA stated there was no problem with R1's head of bed being flat while her tube feeding was infusing if she was not being turned side to side as it may cause R1 to become sick.On 10/15/25 at 5:15 PM, V2, DON (Director of Nursing), stated the head of bed should be elevated when the tube feeding is infusing so that the resident does not vomit or aspirate.R1's physician orders tube feeding states may stop feeding during routine care, ADL's (Activities of Daily Living), bathing, notify nurse to restart.
Every shift elevates head of bed 30 -45 degrees while feeding.The facility policy Tube Feeding, dated 11/2024, states the head of bed will be 30-45 degrees unless ordered differently.
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Pearl of Joliet, The
306 North Larkin Avenue Joliet, IL 60435
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to administer the ordered initial dose of an antibiotic.
This applies to 1 of 4 residents R1 reviewed for antibiotic administration in a sample of 8.Findings include:V5, NP (Nurse Practitioner) progress note on 9/12/25 documents the plan for to treat a UTI (Urinary Tract Infection) with Levofloxacin IV (Intravenously).
Levofloxacin 750 MG (Milligrams) to start on 9/13/25 and end 9/14/25.
Levofloxacin 500 MG administered every 48 hours for 10 days starting 0 9/15/25 and ending on 9/25/25.
Meropenem 500 MG intravenously daily for 7 days starting on 9/9/25.R1's MAR (Medication Administration Record) shows a missed administration of Meropenem 500 MG on 9/14/25 at 9am.
There is no documentation for the administration of Levofloxacin 750 MG on R1's MAR on 9/13/25 or 9/14/25. V4, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) progress, note dated 9/14/25 at 3:25 AM, states call to pharmacy related to Levofloxacin would be delivered early in AM. A nursing progress note, dated 9/14/25 at 6:42 PM, states Levofloxacin 750 MG was not available and would be delivered that night.
Calls placed to interview V5, NP, and V4, LPN, were unsuccessful.V2, DON (Director of Nursing), stated there was no documentation showing R1 received the Meropenem 500 MG on 9/14/25. V2 stated she did not receive any authorization requests from pharmacy for R1 to receive the one-time dose of Levofloxacin 750 MG. V2, DON, stated there was no documentation showing R1 received the one-time dose of Levofloxacin 750 MG.The facility policy Medication Ordering and Receiving from Pharmacy, dated November 2021, states a licensed nurse promptly reports discrepancies and omissions to the issuing pharmacy and the charge nurse / supervisor.
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