POLO REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Polo Rehab & Health Care Center. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

POLO REHAB & HEALTH CARE CENTER
703 EAST BUFFALO
POLO, IL 61064
(815) 946-2203

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

57%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 46
  • Certified Beds: 81

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Corporation
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through December 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Very High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Polo Rehab & Health Care Center. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-164.6%
ADL Index Range: 6-100.8%
Total Percent:5.4%
 

Very High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 500 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-163.3%
ADL Index Range: 6-1015.7%
ADL Index Range: 0-539.3%
Total Percent:58.3%
 

High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 325 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
ADL Index Range: 11-1612.7%
ADL Index Range: 6-1011.1%
ADL Index Range: 0-512.5%
Total Percent:36.3%
 

Rating Details For Polo Rehab & Health Care Center

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours31 Minutes60 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours36 Minutes36 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours2 Hours and 18 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 7 Minutes1 Hour and 36 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 8 Minutes3 Hours and 53 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for Illinois are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityIllinois Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination89%85%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%88%

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Spend Most of Their Time in Bed or in a Chair-3%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Control of Their Bowels or Bladder43%44%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Lose Too Much Weight6%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have/Had a Catheter Inserted and Left in Their Bladder2%5%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Need for Help with Daily Activities Has Increased11%14%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Are More Depressed or Anxious22%16%
Percent of High-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores4%13%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Have Moderate to Severe Pain4%4%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Whose Ability to Move About in and Around Their Room Got Worse11%12%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Had a Urinary Tract Infection12%9%
Percent of Long-Stay Residents Who Were Physically Restrained1%5%
Percent of Low-Risk Long-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores-3%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination87%80%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season76%82%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium-3%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores7%13%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain18%20%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 11/18/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Hire a Qualified Activities Director.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2008
Give or Get Lab Tests to Meet the Needs of Residents.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Set Up or Keep a Group of People to Review and Ensure Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2008

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/20/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/02/2011

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008

Quality Care

Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2008
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/18/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/02/2011

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Make Sure That Doctors Visit Residents Regularly, As Required.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2008
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2010
1) Develop a Complete Care Plan Within 7 Days of Each Resident's Admission; 2) Prepare a Care Plan with the Care Team, Including the Primary Nurse, Doctor, Resident or Resident's Family or Representative; or 3) Check and Update the Care Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/20/2010

Resident Rights

Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/14/2008
Keep Each Resident's Personal and Medical Records Private and Confidential.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2008
Have a Private Telephone Available for Use.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 12/10/2008
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2008
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 11/14/2008
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2008
Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/08/2010
Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 12/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/17/2010

Deficiencies from Complaints and Incidents

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Polo Rehab & Health Care Center, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Formal ComplaintsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/25/2010
  • Correction Date: 03/25/2010

Nutrition and Dietary

Make Sure That the Attending Doctor Orders Special Diets.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/15/2011

Quality Care

Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/18/2009
  • Correction Date: 03/18/2009
Have Enough Nurses to Care for Every Resident in a Way That Maximizes the Resident's Well Being.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/19/2010
  • Correction Date: 05/01/2010
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Complaint Filed: 07/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/30/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 07/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/30/2010
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Complaint Filed: 03/16/2011
  • Correction Date: 04/15/2011
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Complaint Filed: 05/25/2011
  • Correction Date: 06/22/2011

Resident Rights

Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Complaint Filed: 07/16/2010
  • Correction Date: 08/30/2010

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Polo Rehab & Health Care Center had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 11/18/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 12/30/2008
  • Correction Date: 02/13/2009

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Did Not Have a Written Emergency Evacuation Plan.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/18/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/18/2010

Furnishings and Decorations

Exits That Are Free from Obstructions and Can Be Used at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 01/21/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/24/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 11/19/2010

Vertical Openings

Protected Exits That Allow the Resident to Escape the Building.
  • Inspection Date: 11/18/2010
  • Correction Date: 02/18/2011
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Illinois Department of Public Health - Retrieved 2011