Inspection Reports for Brookdale Carrollton

GA, 30117

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on July 7, 2025, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed mostly no deficiencies, except for a complaint investigation in August 2020 where inspectors cited issues related to inadequate staffing, insufficient safety measures for memory-impaired residents at risk of elopement, and failure to provide adequate care and services. Complaint investigations in 2023 and 2019 were unsubstantiated with no rule violations found. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s record suggests improvement since the 2020 issues, with recent inspections showing compliance with regulations.

Deficiencies (last 6 years)

Deficiencies (over 6 years) 0.7 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

86% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2017
2019
2020
2021
2023
2025

Inspection Report

Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 7, 2025

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a re-licensure and a complaint inspection (GA50003489).

Complaint Details
Complaint inspection GA50003489 was conducted with no rule violations cited.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 10, 2023

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00232163. An onsite visit was made to the facility on 5/10/23.

Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00232163 was conducted with no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 13, 2021

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a compliance inspection.

Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Census: 73 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Aug 11, 2020

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint intakes #GA00206777 and #GA00207045, focusing on incidents involving resident elopement and safety concerns.

Complaint Details
The investigation was initiated due to complaints regarding Resident #1 eloping from the facility on 7/19/20. Resident #1 was found walking 0.8 miles from the facility, wearing an alarm bracelet that failed to alert staff at the time of elopement. Staff were unaware Resident #1 had left, and the facility was inadequately staffed. The resident's care plan did not address the elopement risk or safety alert bracelet use. The facility failed to ensure adequate supervision and safety measures for residents at risk of elopement.
Findings
The facility failed to implement effective policies and safety devices to protect memory-impaired residents at risk of eloping, resulting in Resident #1 eloping and being found 0.8 miles from the facility. Staffing levels were inadequate to meet residents' ongoing health and safety needs, and the facility did not ensure residents received adequate care and services in compliance with regulations.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to implement policies, procedures, and practices supporting memory-impaired residents in a safe environment.
Failed to maintain adequate staffing to meet specific resident ongoing health and safety needs.
Failed to utilize effective safety devices to prevent residents from eloping.
Failed to provide care and services adequate, appropriate, and in compliance with state law for residents.
Report Facts
Census: 73 Staff on duty: 10 Distance eloped: 0.8 Temperature: 92 Temperature: 70

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ADemonstrated the Wanderguard alarm system and provided information about staffing and resident care.
Staff BLast saw Resident #1 before elopement and provided breakfast to the resident.
Staff CAssigned to Resident #1 on the day of elopement; reported alarm did not alert during elopement but sounded upon return.
Staff DNight shift staff who observed Resident #1 wandering and provided information on alarm bracelet use.
HHInterviewed family member who described Resident #1's elopement and concerns about staffing and safety.
IIWitness who found Resident #1 on the sidewalk and contacted family.

Inspection Report

Monitoring
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 6, 2020

Visit Reason
The purpose of this review is to monitor COVID 19 cases and assess infection control process.

Findings
The report focuses on monitoring COVID-19 cases and assessing the infection control process at the facility.

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jan 7, 2019

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the compliance inspection and to investigate complaint #GA00193603.

Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00193603 was investigated and found to have no rule violations.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 30, 2017

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the initial inspection of the facility.

Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.

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