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The facility houses 108 residents.

State inspectors discovered the violation during an August 25 complaint investigation at Canyon Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Federal inspectors found the facility violated its own policy by failing to conduct the mandated weekly skin evaluations through August 25.

Resident 170 alleged on August 10 that Resident 73 was struck by staff during care.

Federal inspectors discovered the notification failures during an August complaint investigation.

Normal blood sugar for diabetics should stay below 180 after meals.

The feeding was infusing at 60 cubic centimeters per hour when inspectors arrived at 11:00 a.m.

The breakdown began August 7th when lab results arrived at the facility.

Hot food measured as low as 77 degrees Fahrenheit — nearly 60 degrees below the federal safety standard of 135°F.

The incident occurred on August 12 at Avantara Libertyville when the resident requested assistance to begin her morning routine.

Federal inspectors discovered that nurses administered the medication on three separate occasions after it had expired.

The first cart sat unlocked on the left side of the nurse's station at 2:26 p.m.