Inspection Reports for Golden Age Personal Care Home
1399 Harris Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, GA, 30043
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on March 18, 2025, was a complaint investigation completed the same day, with no deficiencies noted in that report. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies, including issues with staff background checks, resident admissions, and care adequacy identified in February 2025, as well as staff training, health screenings, and criminal record checks cited in January 2024. Prior reports from 2019 and 2017 did not note any deficiencies. Complaint investigations included substantiated findings related to inadequate care and improper admissions, but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports. The inspection history shows some challenges in compliance in recent years, with no deficiencies found in the most recent visit, suggesting some improvement.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
1.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
69% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Mar 18, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this inspection was to conduct the compliance inspection and investigate intake #GA50000615.
Findings
An onsite visit was made on 3/18/25 and the inspection and complaint investigation was completed on the same day.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA50000615.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Census: 8
Deficiencies: 3
Feb 21, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake# GA000251832, which began on 2024-12-05 and was completed on 2025-02-21.
Findings
The facility failed to obtain satisfactory criminal history background checks for 2 of 2 sampled staff prior to employment. The facility admitted and retained 5 of 9 sampled residents who were not ambulatory or capable of self-preservation with minimal assistance, contrary to policy. Additionally, the facility failed to provide adequate and appropriate care to Resident #1, who was admitted with multiple medical issues and later hospitalized and deceased.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake# GA000251832 regarding failure to obtain criminal background checks, inappropriate admission and retention of residents, and inadequate care for Resident #1. The investigation began on 2024-12-05 and was completed on 2025-02-21.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failed to obtain satisfactory criminal history background checks for employees prior to serving as employees for 2 of 2 sampled staff (Staff C and Staff D). | SS= D |
| Failed to admit and retain only ambulatory residents capable of self-preservation with minimal assistance for 5 of 9 sampled residents (Resident #1, #5, #6, #7, #8). | SS= D |
| Failed to ensure each resident received care and services adequate, appropriate and in compliance with applicable law and regulation for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #1). | SS= D |
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 9
Residents non-ambulatory or incapable: 5
Residents present during inspection: 8
Staff without background checks: 2
Resident #1 weight: 98
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Interviewed regarding awareness of missing background checks and care of Resident #1 | |
| Staff B | Observed transferring residents and interviewed regarding wound care for Resident #1 | |
| Staff C | Observed transferring residents and interviewed regarding wound care for Resident #1 | |
| Staff D | Observed transferring residents and noted as lacking background checks | |
| AA | Interviewed about Resident #1's admission condition and care | |
| BB | Interviewed about Resident #1's admission and condition |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3
Jan 4, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00241803 and conduct the compliance inspection at Golden Age Personal Care Home.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that staff involved in personal services had completed at least sixteen hours of training in 2023 for 1 of 2 sampled staff. Additionally, 1 of 3 staff did not have tuberculosis screening and physical examination within 12 months prior to employment, and the facility failed to obtain a satisfactory fingerprint criminal records check for 1 of 3 sampled staff.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related based on intake #GA00241803. The complaint involved concerns about staff training, health screenings, and criminal background checks.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Staff involved with provision of personal services did not have at least sixteen hours of training in 2023 for 1 of 2 sampled staff (Staff A). | SS= D |
| Staff C did not receive tuberculosis screening and physical examination within 12 months prior to employment. | SS= D |
| Facility failed to obtain a satisfactory fingerprint criminal records check prior to employment for Staff C. | SS= D |
Report Facts
Hours of training required: 16
Number of sampled staff without required training: 1
Number of sampled staff without TB screening and physical exam: 1
Number of sampled staff without fingerprint criminal records check: 1
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Named in deficiency for missing 16 hours training in 2023 and interview source for Staff C information | |
| Staff C | Named in deficiencies for missing TB screening, physical exam, and fingerprint criminal records check |
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 6, 2019
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
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Feb 28, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct an annual inspection of the facility.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
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