Above average — CMS composite of the measures below.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of July 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Brandel Health And Rehab during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility did not conduct trauma assessments or develop abuse prevention care plans for several residents with cognitive impairments and behavioral issues, both upon admission and after reported abuse allegations. Staff interviews revealed inconsistent practices and a lack of clarity regarding required assessments, and facility policies did not adequately address resident screening for abuse and neglect.
A CNA was allowed to work and provide direct care without a required background check at the time of hire, with no documentation of a UCIA or fingerprint-based check until years later. This lapse in background verification potentially affected all 66 residents in the facility.
A resident with severe cognitive impairment and high fall risk experienced multiple falls, including two resulting in fractures, due to inadequate supervision and ineffective fall prevention strategies. The resident's falls were unwitnessed, and staff were not present to provide necessary assistance, highlighting deficiencies in the facility's fall management plan.
Failure to Implement Abuse Prevention Policies and Procedures
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The facility failed to implement its policies and procedures to prohibit and prevent abuse, as evidenced by the lack of trauma assessments and abuse prevention care plans for multiple residents with cognitive impairments and behavioral issues. Several residents, including those with significant medical histories such as advanced dementia, stroke, pressure ulcers, and mobility deficits, were not screened for trauma or abuse upon admission, and no individualized abuse prevention care plans were developed for them. In cases where residents reported abuse allegations, the facility did not conduct trauma assessments or update care plans accordingly. Specifically, residents with histories of mental, physical, or sexual abuse allegations did not receive trauma assessments following these incidents. For example, one resident with a history of depression, cognitive deficits, and a stage 4 pressure ulcer reported mental abuse, but no trauma assessment or abuse prevention care plan was completed. Another resident with cognitive impairment and behavioral issues reported a sexual abuse allegation, yet no trauma assessment or care plan was developed. Similar patterns were observed for other residents who either refused trauma assessments upon admission or had abuse allegations without subsequent assessments or care planning. Interviews with facility staff, including the Social Service Director, Administrator, and Memory Care Coordinator, revealed a lack of clarity and consistency regarding the timing and frequency of trauma assessments and the development of abuse prevention care plans. Staff indicated that trauma assessments were only performed upon admission and not after abuse allegations, and there was no process in place to ensure that vulnerable residents with cognitive or behavioral issues were care planned for abuse prevention. Review of facility policies confirmed that resident screening for abuse and neglect was not adequately addressed.
Failure to Complete Timely Background Check for CNA
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Summary
The facility failed to conduct a required Health Care Worker Registry background verification for a certified nurse aide (CNA) prior to allowing the employee to work and provide care to residents. Specifically, the CNA was hired in August 2000, but the facility did not complete a Uniform Conviction Information Act (UCIA) background check or a fingerprint-based background check at the time of hire. The facility was unable to provide documentation of any background checks for this CNA until 2006, and only provided a current Health Care Worker Registry background check during the survey in April 2025. This deficiency was identified during a review of personnel files and interviews with the Human Resource Director, who confirmed that no background checks were available for the CNA from the time of hire until several years later. The lack of timely background verification has the potential to affect all 66 residents currently residing in the facility, as unverified staff may have direct access to residents and their records.
Failure to Prevent Falls for High-Risk Resident
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Summary
The facility failed to develop an effective plan with interventions to prevent falls and falls with injury for a resident identified as high risk for falls, severe cognitive impairment, and decreased safety awareness. The resident, admitted on 5/6/24, had a history of falling, restless leg syndrome, depressive disorder, and dementia. Upon admission, the resident was assessed as high risk for falls. Despite this, the resident experienced multiple falls, including an incident on 5/11/24 when the resident fell while walking unsupervised with a family member and caregiver, resulting in a non-displaced hip fracture. The family and caregiver did not request staff assistance, and no staff were present to witness the fall. Another fall occurred on 6/5/24 in the dining area, which was unwitnessed and resulted in a non-displaced intertrochanteric fracture of the right femur. The resident was in the dining area due to wandering, and at the time of the fall, the CNA who was supposed to supervise was assisting another CNA with a resident having behavioral issues. The nurse on duty was not in close proximity to the resident, and the fall was only noticed after a noise was heard. The resident was sent to the ER for further evaluation and underwent surgery. The resident had a third fall on 5/27/24, which was also unwitnessed. The resident was found on the floor near the dresser, having attempted to retrieve something from a drawer. The resident was known to have impulsive behavior and a tendency to stand up from the wheelchair without assistance. Despite being identified as high risk for falls, the facility's interventions were insufficient to prevent these incidents, and the resident continued to experience falls, indicating a lack of effective supervision and fall prevention strategies.
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| Citadel Of Northbrook, The | 2 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Glenview Terrace | 2.5 mi | ★★★★★ | 4 | 1 |
| Elevate Care Abington | 2.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 1 | 0 |
| Vi At The Glen | 2.8 mi | ★★★★★ | 0 | 0 |
| Whitehall Of Deerfield | 3.1 mi | ★★★★★ | 2 | 0 |
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