Inspection Reports for Arbor Terrace of Decatur

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Deficiencies per Year

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Moderate
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Oct 1, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00250079.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00250079 with no rule violations cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Mar 13, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00244498, with the investigation starting on 2024-03-07 and completing on 2024-03-13.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00244498 was conducted from 2024-03-07 to 2024-03-13 with no rule violations found.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Feb 29, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this offsite/desk review was to investigate intake #GA00243944.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this review.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00243944; no rule violations were found.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Jul 26, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake # GA00236575.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation started on 2023-07-28 and was completed on 2022-01-20. No rule violations were cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Mar 23, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA00230450.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake GA00230450; no rule violations found.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Jan 31, 2022
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA00219066. An unannounced visit was made to the facility on 11/17/2021, with the investigation starting on 11/17/2021 and completing on 1/31/2022.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake GA00219066 was conducted with no rule violations found.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Oct 11, 2021
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00217898.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation began 2021-10-04 and was completed 2021-10-11. No rule violations were found.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Apr 15, 2021
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct an annual inspection and investigate intake #GA00212206.
Findings
The investigation started on 2021-04-12 and was completed on 2021-04-15. No violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Jan 26, 2021
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to investigate intake #GA00210443, with an onsite visit made on 1/26/21 and the investigation completed on 2/4/21.
Findings
There were no rule violations cited as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00210443 with no rule violations found.
Inspection Report Monitoring Deficiencies: 0 Apr 6, 2020
Visit Reason
The purpose of this review is to monitor COVID 19 cases and assess infection control processes.
Findings
The report focuses on monitoring COVID-19 cases and evaluating the facility's infection control procedures.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Apr 1, 2019
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the compliance inspection and investigate intake #GA00195574.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00195574 with no rule violations cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Mar 13, 2019
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00195056.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00195056 with no rule violations found.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Aug 8, 2018
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00190218 with on-site visits on 8/7/18 and 8/8/18, completing the investigation on 8/8/18.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint #GA00190218 completed with no rule violations cited.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 1 Mar 26, 2018
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate self-reported complaint #GA 00186362 regarding alleged abuse by staff toward Resident #1. The onsite visit was made on 3/26/18 and the investigation was completed on 3/28/18.
Findings
The investigation found that Staff C was rough and used improper transferring techniques with Resident #1, including pulling the resident by clothing and patting on the head. Staff C was suspended pending investigation and subsequently terminated for violation of residents' rights. Resident #1 reported feeling safe after the incident was addressed.
Complaint Details
The complaint was self-reported as complaint #GA 00186362 alleging abuse by Staff C toward Resident #1 on 3/8/18. The complaint was substantiated as Staff C was terminated for violation of residents' rights due to rough handling and improper transferring techniques.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
The assisted living community failed to ensure each resident received care and services which were adequate, appropriate, and in compliance with state law and regulations, specifically related to abuse and improper transferring techniques involving Resident #1.SS= D
Report Facts
Complaint number: 186362 Resident admission date: Aug 11, 2016 Incident date: Mar 8, 2018 Staff termination date: Mar 12, 2018 Staff training dates: Apr 20, 2017 Staff training dates: May 4, 2017
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff CNamed in abuse and improper transferring techniques finding; terminated for violation of residents' rights
Staff AInterviewed regarding Resident #1's report of abuse by night caregiver
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 1 Feb 27, 2018
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a compliance inspection and investigate complaint #GA0000185401.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints, as evidenced by Resident #1 being found on the floor with his/her head entangled in the bedrail, resulting in injury and hospital transfer.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint #GA0000185401 regarding physical restraints and resident safety. Resident #1 was found on the floor with head entangled in bedrail, required medical attention and hospital transfer. Complaint substantiated by findings.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to ensure residents were free from actual physical restraints for Resident #1.SS= D
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff AInterviewed regarding Resident #1 incident and care.
Staff CNoticed Resident #1 on the floor during end of shift rounds.
Staff DCMAAssisted in laying Resident #1 flat on the floor and assessment.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Dec 13, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint #00182605.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Complaint Details
Complaint #00182605 was investigated and found to have no rule violations.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 3 Oct 2, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint GA 00179996 with an on-site visit made to the facility on 10/2/17 and the investigation completed on 10/11/17.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that Resident #1 received adequate and appropriate care and services as required by state law and regulations. Specifically, there was no documentation that Resident #1 received weekly visual skin monitoring or daily treatment of a prescribed Betadine solution for a left great toe wound, and the facility did not intervene appropriately to treat the ulcer and prevent worsening skin conditions.
Complaint Details
Complaint GA 00179996 was investigated with findings that the facility failed to provide adequate care and services to Resident #1, including lack of skin monitoring and wound care as ordered.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide weekly visual skin monitoring and assistance with skin care needs including applying lotion, barrier ointments, and creams to dry skin for Resident #1.SS= D
Failure to provide daily treatment with prescribed Betadine 10% Topical Solution to Resident #1's left great toe wound as ordered.SS= D
Failure to intervene appropriately to ensure Resident #1 received care and services ordered and appropriate to treat the ulcer and prevent worsening condition of the skin and ulcers.SS= D
Report Facts
Dates of documentation and orders: May 1, 2017 Dates of documentation and orders: Jun 19, 2017 Dates of documentation and orders: Jun 30, 2017 Dates of documentation and orders: Aug 26, 2017 Dates of documentation and orders: Sep 1, 2017 Frequency of wound care: 3
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 0 Jul 20, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow-up inspection.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 9 Apr 20, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the annual inspection of the assisted living facility Arbor Terrace Decatur.
Findings
The facility failed to meet multiple training requirements for staff, including general infection control, emergency preparedness, first aid, CPR, and training on medical and social needs of residents. Additionally, the facility lacked documentation of continuing education for some staff, failed to maintain an accessible list of residents requiring assisted self-preservation during evacuation, did not obtain required physician reports for memory care unit admissions, and failed to include a signed admission agreement in one resident's file.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 9
Deficiencies (9)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to ensure all staff received training within the first 60 days on general infection control principles.SS= D
Failure to ensure all staff received training within the first 60 days on emergency preparedness.SS= D
Failure to ensure all staff had current certification in emergency first aid.SS= D
Failure to ensure all staff had current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).SS= D
Failure to ensure staff were trained in medical and social needs and characteristics of the resident population.SS= D
Failure to ensure staff had 16 hours of continuing education units annually.SS= D
Failure to maintain an accessible list of residents requiring assisted self-preservation during evacuation.SS= D
Failure to obtain physician's report of physical examination within 30 days prior to admission to memory care unit with required diagnosis documentation.SS= D
Failure to include a signed copy of the admission agreement in resident's file.SS= D
Report Facts
Staff files sampled: 6 Residents sampled: 5 Residents with missing physician reports: 3
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff AInterviewed multiple times regarding missing training documentation and facility deficiencies
Staff BSampled staff missing continuing education documentation
Staff DSampled staff missing current first aid and CPR certification
Staff ESampled staff missing emergency preparedness training, medical/social needs training, and continuing education documentation
Staff FSampled staff missing general infection control, emergency preparedness, and medical/social needs training

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