Oakwood Rehab And Nursing Center
Oakwood Rehab and Nursing Center in WESTMONT, IL — inspection on September 30, 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
facility will ensure that menus are developed and prepared according to national guidelines. 3.
The facility's dietitian or other qualified nutrition professional will review the resident's nutrition status to ensure the nutrition provided meets the needs of residents.
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09/30/2025
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Oakwood Rehab and Nursing Center
512 East Ogden Avenue Westmont, IL 60559
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to provide cold foods to meet acceptable palatable temperatures requirements for the residents.
This applies to 5 of 5 residents (R1, R2, R3, R6, R8) reviewed for poor prep and quality of foods.
The findings include: On September 29, 2025, at 9:37 AM, R6 had received a breakfast room tray that was set on a bedside table while he was still in dialysis.
The breakfast meal included an 8-ounce carton of whole milk and 4-ounce disposable cup of orange juice. R6 returned to room at around 11:30 AM to eat his breakfast. On September 29, 2025, at 9:44 AM, 10:18 AM and R3 and R1 respectively stated that the food that is supposed to be cold is hot. R3 and R1 added that the orange juice is served warm. On September 29, 2025, at 9:56 AM, R2 stated that cold foods are served warm and that the quality is poor.On September 29, 2025, at 11:33 AM, during tray line service, deli sandwiches wrapped in clear wrap with condiments were seen placed directly on the tray line counter next to the steam table. V10 (Dietary Aide) stated that the ham sandwiches were made fresh, and the turkey sandwiches were made the day before.
The turkey sandwich contained wilted lettuce and cheese that appeared to be melting. On testing the temperature of the ham sandwich, it showed 70 degrees Fahrenheit. R2 had ordered turkey sandwich and R8 had ordered the ham sandwich.
Both these residents received room trays around 12:00 PM with ordered deli sandwiches. On September 29, 2025, at 12:06 PM, the food temperature in degrees Fahrenheit of drinks from a test tray was taken by V1(Administrator) and showed that orange juice was 49.8 and milk was 46.7. On September 30, 2025, at 9:07 AM, V11 (Interim Dietary Manager) on request tested a cup of orange juice after it was dispensed from the dispenser and it showed 50.7 degrees Fahrenheit. V11 stated that the juice dispenser does not keep juices cold. On September 30, 2025, at 2:22 PM, V14 (Dietitian) stated that the orange juice should come out cold from the dispenser. V14 stated that cold items should be 40 degrees Fahrenheit at the serving station and should at least be 45 degrees Fahrenheit at point of service, Facility policy titled Serving/Tray Line-Safety and Palatability included: Policy: The temperatures of all food on the serving line will be measured and recorded at every meal.
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Cold foods are maintained at 41-degree Fahrenheit. 3.
Temperatures are taken prior to service to ensure hot foods and cold foods are maintained at the appropriate temperatures. 4. If items are not at the correct temperatures, action will be taken so that the temperatures are restored to correct the temperature.
Protocol:10.
Cold foods will be prepared, dipped into individual serving dishes and chilled prior to service.
Cold beverages will be added at the end of tray line to maintain the temperature. 11.Cold foods will be at 40-45 degrees at the time of service for palatability.
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