SYMPHONY NORTHWOODS Nursing Home


SYMPHONY NORTHWOODS (CCN: 145312) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in BELVIDERE, IL (61008). The facility has an overall rating of 4/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. It offers 113 certified beds and maintains an average of 76.2 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 2.69440 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since March 1, 1976 and the last listed health inspection was on September 19, 2023, The facility is located in Boone county and provides senior and nursing home care.

SYMPHONY NORTHWOODS Summary


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Provider Name: SYMPHONY NORTHWOODS

Address: 2250 PEARL STREET, BELVIDERE, IL 61008

Phone: (815) 544-0358

County: Boone (030)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 113

Average Residents Per Day: 76.2 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: SYMPHONY NORTHWOODS LLC

First Approved Date: March 1, 1976

Affiliated Entity: SYMPHONY CARE NETWORK (501)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Both

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 4 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 3 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Rating: 2 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.62195, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5538, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.5186, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.0724

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.69440

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 2.28320, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.3454

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0447

Nurse Staff Turnover: 40.0, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 40.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: , Admin Turnover Note: 6

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.2733, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7003, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.2716

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 1.45348, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.5836, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.7194

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.61697

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.21758

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-09-19 (Score: 52), Cycle 2: 2022-08-11 (Score: 36), Cycle 3: 2021-05-19 (Score: 28)

Total Weighted Health Score: 42.667

Reported Incidents: 1, Substantiated Complaints: 3

Infection Control Citations: 0

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 0, Total Fines in Dollars: 0.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 0

Location and GPS: 2250 PEARL STREET,BELVIDERE,IL,61008 (42.2366, -88.842)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-08-16

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-08-23

Citation on 2023-06-27

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-07-03

Citation on 2023-09-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-25

Citation on 2023-09-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-25

Citation on 2023-09-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-25

Citation on 2023-09-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-25

Citation on 2023-09-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-25

Citation on 2023-09-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-25

Citation on 2023-09-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-09-25

Citation on 2022-09-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-21

Citation on 2022-08-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-22

Citation on 2022-08-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-22

Citation on 2022-08-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-22

Citation on 2022-08-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-22

Citation on 2022-08-11

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-08-22

Citation on 2021-11-09

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-11-15

Citation on 2021-05-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03

Citation on 2021-05-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03

Citation on 2021-05-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03

Citation on 2021-05-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03

Citation on 2021-05-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03

Citation on 2021-05-19

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-03


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0026, Version: New

Description: Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0225, Version: New

Description: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0293, Version: New

Description: Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0372, Version: New

Description: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0914, Version: New

Description: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2023-09-29

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-10-09

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-07

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0225, Version: New

Description: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-07

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0281, Version: New

Description: Install proper backup exit lighting.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-07

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-07

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-07

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0345, Version: New

Description: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-07

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-07

Citation on 2022-08-19

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0781, Version: New

Description: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-09-07

Citation on 2021-06-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-21

Citation on 2021-06-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-21

Citation on 2021-06-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-21

Citation on 2021-06-03

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0923, Version: New

Description: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-21