Inspection Reports for Cameron Hall of Canton
240 Marietta Hwy, Canton, GA 30114, United States, GA, 30114
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025, found no deficiencies during complaint investigations. Earlier inspections showed a generally clean record with most complaint investigations resulting in no violations cited. Deficiencies that did occur primarily involved issues with following residents’ care plans and medication management, including a substantiated medication error in April 2024 and a failure to provide timely written notice of charge increases in May 2025. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated case related to care plan adherence. The inspection history indicates improvement over time, with recent inspections showing no cited deficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 9 years)
Deficiencies (over 9 years)
2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
59% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 21, 2025
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to investigate complaint intakes #GA50006815, #GA50006732, and #GA50006271.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint intakes #GA50006815, #GA50006732, and #GA50006271 found no rule violations.
Findings
The investigation was completed on 10/21/2025 with no rule violations cited as a result of these complaints.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA50005149 with an on-site visit conducted from 2025-09-10 to 2025-10-02.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA50005149; no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Report Facts
Inspection visit dates: On-site visit from 2025-09-10 to 2025-10-02
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 3, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA50004487 and #GA50004623.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA50004487 and #GA50004623 with no violations cited.
Findings
An onsite visit was made on 9/3/25. There were no violations cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 10, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake numbers GA50002924 and GA50003282.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint intakes GA50002924 and GA50003282 with no violations found.
Findings
An onsite visit was conducted from 2025-07-10 to 2025-07-11. There were no violations cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a complaint inspection GA50001869, starting on 2025-05-29 and completed on 2025-06-06.
Complaint Details
Complaint inspection GA50001869 was conducted with no violations cited.
Findings
No violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Renewal
Deficiencies: 1
Date: May 15, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a re-licensure inspection and to investigate intake #GA50002105.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA50002105 was conducted during this visit.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that residents and their representatives were informed in writing at least 30 days prior to any increase in established charges related to personal services and at least 60 days prior to any increase in charges for room and board for 1 of 5 sampled residents. Documentation of notice to the responsible party for change in billing was not provided.
Deficiencies (1)
Failed to provide written notice at least 30 days prior to any increase in charges related to personal services and at least 60 days prior to any increase in charges for room and board for 1 of 5 sampled residents.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 5
Resident affected: 1
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 28, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate allegations intake GA50000477 and GA50000690.
Complaint Details
Investigation of allegations intake GA50000477 and GA50000690 with no rule violations cited.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 20, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake # GA00249251. An on-site visit was made on 8/20/2024, with the investigation completed on 8/23/2024.
Complaint Details
Investigation was initiated due to intake # GA00249251. The complaint was substantiated based on record review and staff interviews indicating failure to follow the care plan for Resident #1.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that staff followed the resident's written care plan as a guide for care and services for 1 of 3 sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #1 was not checked every two hours at night as required, despite documented needs for visual, hourly, and nightly checks.
Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to ensure staff followed the care plan as a guide for care and services to Resident #1, who required visual, hourly, and nightly checks but was not checked every two hours at night.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate allegation intake GA00248366.
Complaint Details
Investigation of allegation intake GA00248366 with no rule violations cited.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jun 20, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00247599 and GA00246812.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint intakes #GA00247599 and GA00246812; no violations found.
Findings
No violations were cited as a result of this survey.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Apr 10, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00245251. An onsite visit was made to the facility on 4/10/24, with the investigation completed on 4/15/24.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00245251 regarding a medication error where Staff D administered 24 units of insulin instead of 2 units to Resident #1, resulting in a low blood sugar emergency. Staff D was an agency employee whose registry status was not verified and whose personnel file was not maintained. Staff D's services were terminated after the incident.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain personnel files for agency staff, did not verify certified medication aide registry status for Staff D, and a medication error occurred where Staff D administered 24 units of insulin instead of 2 units to Resident #1. The Medication Assistance Record was not updated to reflect this error, and the resident received inadequate care resulting in a low blood sugar emergency. Staff D's services were terminated after the incident.
Deficiencies (4)
Failed to maintain staff personnel files for agency employee (Staff D).
Failed to ensure certified medication aide (Staff D) was listed in good standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry before administering medications.
Failed to update the Medication Assistance Record (MAR) after a medication error where 24 units of insulin were administered instead of 2 units to Resident #1.
Failed to provide adequate and appropriate care to Resident #1, resulting in a medication error and low blood sugar emergency.
Report Facts
Units of insulin administered: 24
Units of insulin prescribed/administered correctly: 2
Blood sugar reading: 35
Date of incident: Mar 26, 2024
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff D | Certified Medication Aide (agency employee) | Named in medication error involving incorrect insulin administration and failure to maintain personnel file or registry verification. |
| Staff B | Interviewed regarding the medication error and failure to update MAR. | |
| Staff C | Interviewed regarding Staff D's agency status and registry check. | |
| Staff E | Interviewed regarding blood sugar measurement and medication assistance on day of incident. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 21, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to investigate complaint intakes #GA00243923 and #GA00244624 with an onsite visit on 2024-03-08, and the investigation was completed on 2024-03-21.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint intakes #GA00243923 and #GA00244624 resulted in no violations cited.
Findings
No violations or deficiencies were cited as a result of this complaint investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 29, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA00240201, GA0024037, GA00240234.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint intakes GA00240201, GA0024037, GA00240234 with no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this visit.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 23, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00237755.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00237755 with no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 18, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake # GA00236057.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake # GA00236057 resulted in no rule violations cited.
Findings
An on-site visit was made on 7/18/2023. No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 23, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA0033522 and GA00232301.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint intakes GA0033522 and GA00232301 with no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 8, 2022
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA00229160.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake GA00229160 with no rule violations cited.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Oct 4, 2022
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA00228203.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake GA00228203 with no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 15, 2022
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a compliance inspection and investigate intake #GA00226066. An onsite visit was made on 08/04/2022, and the inspection was completed on 08/15/2022.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00226066 with no violations found.
Findings
No violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 27, 2022
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA00223116.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake GA00223116 found no rule violations.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 20, 2021
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a compliance inspection and investigate intake #GA00215630.
Complaint Details
Investigation started on 07/20/21 and was completed on 08/02/21. On-site visit was made on 07/20/21. No violations were cited.
Findings
No violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Jan 6, 2021
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00210307 regarding alleged abuse of a resident.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was triggered by intake #GA00210307. Allegations included Staff B and Staff C yelling at Resident #1, speaking hatefully, physically jerking Resident #1, not providing incontinent care, and allowing the resident to sit in dirty clothes. The internal investigation did not substantiate the allegations due to lack of specific incident timing and observation of acceptable staff behavior after the allegation. Resident #1's family reported elder abuse to police on 12/07/2020.
Findings
Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to prevent verbal and physical abuse of Resident #1 by Staff B and Staff C, failed to implement safeguards during the internal investigation, and failed to report alleged abuse to the Department and local law enforcement within 24 hours as required.
Deficiencies (3)
Facility failed to implement policies and practices supporting dignity and respect of residents in a safe environment.
Facility failed to ensure residents' right to be free from mental, verbal, and physical abuse.
Facility failed to report alleged abuse to the Department and local law enforcement within 24 hours.
Report Facts
Incident Report Date: Dec 4, 2020
Staff Hire Date: Sep 24, 2020
Staff Resignation Date: Jan 18, 2021
Resident Care Plan Date: Dec 3, 2020
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff B | Named in findings related to verbal and physical abuse of Resident #1 | |
| Staff C | Named in findings related to verbal and physical abuse of Resident #1 | |
| Staff A | Received abuse reports and interviewed during investigation | |
| Staff D | Witnessed Staff B's stern tone and rough handling of Resident #1 | |
| Staff E | Witnessed Staff B and Staff C's rough handling of Resident #1 |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 28, 2020
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to investigate complaint intakes #GA00207503, GA00207494, and GA00207388.
Complaint Details
Investigation began on 2020-08-31 and was completed on 2020-09-03. No rule violations were found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 8, 2020
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00206046.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00206046 with no violations found.
Findings
No rules violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 18, 2020
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00204865.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00204865 found no rules violations.
Findings
No rules violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
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: Dec 30, 2019
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the compliance inspection and to investigate complaints GA00201501.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaints GA00201501 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 14, 2019
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint GA00196494.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint GA00196494 with no violations cited.
Findings
No violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 30, 2019
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the compliance inspection and to investigate intake #GA00192970.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00192970 with no rule violations cited.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Jul 31, 2018
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint GA 00190048.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related for complaint GA 00190048. The complaint was substantiated by findings that Staff C administered the wrong resident's medications and had an expired Certified Medication Aide Registry status.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure Certified Medication Aides were listed in good standing on the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry before administering medications, resulting in a medication error where Resident #2 received Resident #1's medications. Additionally, medications were not kept in original containers with original labels intact, contributing to the medication error.
Deficiencies (2)
Failed to check the Georgia Certified Medication Aide Registry to ensure Certified Medication Aides were in good standing before permitting medication administration.
Failed to ensure medications were kept in original containers with original labels intact for 2 of 2 sample residents.
Report Facts
Date of medication error: Jul 3, 2018
Number of residents involved in medication error: 2
Number of medications given in error: 9
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff C | Named in medication error finding and registry expiration. | |
| Staff A | Interviewed regarding medication error and Staff C's actions. | |
| Staff B | Interviewed regarding notification of medication error by Staff C. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 13, 2018
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a compliance inspection and to investigate complaint #GA00184892.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00184892 was investigated and substantiated by the finding that the facility failed to provide adequate protective care and oversight for Resident #1, who eloped from the facility on 01/30/18 and required emergency services intervention.
Findings
The facility failed to provide protective care and watchful oversight for one resident who eloped from the facility and was found by emergency services. The resident was transferred to the hospital and returned without injury. The resident was discharged shortly after the incident.
Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to provide protective care and watchful oversight for 1 of 8 sampled residents, resulting in elopement and emergency intervention.
Report Facts
Resident sample size: 8
Incident date: Jan 30, 2018
Discharge notice date: Dec 4, 2017
Discharge date: Feb 3, 2018
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Interviewed regarding Resident #1's elopement and family refusal of 24/7 care | |
| Staff B | Reported Resident #1 eloped from exit door next to resident's room |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Nov 2, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow-up to the 10/30/17 complaint investigation GA00175124.
Complaint Details
Follow-up to complaint investigation GA00175124; no violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 25, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow-up to the 02/21/17 complaint investigation.
Complaint Details
The follow-up was related to a complaint investigation from 02/21/17 concerning Resident #1 eloping multiple times from the facility, including incidents on 10/5/16, 10/15/16, and 01/29/17. Resident #1 was found outside the facility on these occasions and was returned by staff or police. Resident and staff interviews confirmed the incidents and awareness of the elopement risk.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection. However, the facility failed to utilize appropriate effective safety devices to protect residents at risk of eloping, as evidenced by multiple elopement incidents involving Resident #1.
Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to utilize appropriate effective safety devices to protect residents at risk of eloping from the premises.
Report Facts
Deficiency count: 1
Resident #1 elopement incidents: 3
Resident #1 Service Level of Care Program Review score: 8
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3
Date: May 30, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint #GA00175124. An on-site visit was made on 5/30/17 and the investigation was completed on 6/12/17.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00175124 was investigated with an on-site visit on 5/30/17 and completed on 6/12/17.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure fire evacuation drills were conducted in compliance with fire safety standards, failed to maintain accurate and complete Medication Assistance Records (MAR) for multiple residents, and failed to obtain new prescriptions within required timeframes for one resident.
Deficiencies (3)
Failed to ensure fire evacuation drills were rehearsed in compliance with fire safety standards, including not sounding the overhead alarm and not evacuating residents during a drill.
Failed to update the Medication Assistance Record (MAR) each time medication was offered or taken for 4 of 5 sampled residents and failed to add required medication details for new medications for 2 of 5 sampled residents.
Failed to obtain new prescriptions within 48 hours of receipt of notice or sooner if indicated by the physician for 1 of 5 sampled residents.
Report Facts
Number of sampled residents with MAR documentation issues: 4
Number of sampled residents with missing medication details on MAR: 2
Number of sampled residents with delayed prescription procurement: 1
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Interviewed regarding fire drill procedures and medication record keeping; stated review and corrective actions would be taken. | |
| Staff E | Conducted fire drill on 12/28/17 without sounding alarm or evacuating residents. |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 12, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow-up to the 10/27/16 annual inspection.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 13, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint Intake GA 00172285.
Complaint Details
Complaint Intake GA 00172285 was investigated and found to have no rule violations.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Mar 8, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow-up to the 10/27/16 annual inspection.
Findings
The community failed to include an inventory of valuable personal items brought to the assisted living community for use by the resident for 3 of 3 sampled residents. This violation was previously cited on 10/27/16.
Deficiencies (1)
Failed to include an inventory of valuable personal items brought to the assisted living community for use by the resident for 3 of 3 sampled residents.
Report Facts
Number of residents without inventory: 3
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Interviewed regarding the missing inventories for Residents #1, #2, and #3. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 21, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint intake #GA 00171207 regarding the facility's failure to utilize appropriate effective safety devices to protect residents at risk of eloping.
Complaint Details
Complaint intake #GA 00171207 was investigated. Resident #1 was found to have eloped on three documented occasions, with no injuries reported but significant safety concerns. Staff interviews confirmed awareness of the elopements and police involvement in returning the resident.
Findings
The facility failed to implement appropriate safety measures to prevent elopement of residents with cognitive deficits. Resident #1 was documented to have eloped multiple times, including incidents on 10/5/16, 10/15/16, and 01/29/17, with staff and police involvement in returning the resident to the facility.
Deficiencies (1)
Failed to utilize appropriate effective safety devices to protect residents at risk of eloping from the premises.
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