Inspection Reports for Harborview Pierce County
221 EAST CARTER AVENUE, BLACKSHEAR, GA, 31516
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The most recent inspection on April 16, 2025 found no deficiencies and the complaint investigated was unsubstantiated. Earlier inspections show a generally clean record with most complaints unsubstantiated and no deficiencies cited, except for a licensure survey in August 2022 and February 2019 that identified some deficiencies related to care plan updates and hand hygiene during wound care. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with one substantiated complaint in May 2023 that did not result in deficiencies. The facility’s inspection history suggests some isolated issues in resident care and infection control but no clear pattern of worsening or repeated deficiencies over time.
Deficiencies (last 8 years)
Deficiencies (over 8 years)
0.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
94% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
69 residents
Based on a April 2025 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Census over time
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Census: 69
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 16, 2025
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted to investigate complaint GA00254653.
Complaint Details
Complaint GA00254653 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaint was unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited during the survey.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 4, 2023
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted to investigate complaint intake number GA00234686.
Complaint Details
Complaint intake number GA00234686 was substantiated with no deficiencies.
Findings
The complaint was substantiated but no deficiencies were found during the survey.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 6, 2022
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated Survey was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00226269.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00226269 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaint was unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited during the survey.
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 11, 2022
Visit Reason
A Licensure Survey was conducted from August 9, 2022 through August 11, 2022 to assess compliance for licensure.
Findings
The survey resulted in deficiencies identified during the licensure inspection.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 9, 2022
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted to investigate complaints #GA00221057 and #GA00221233.
Complaint Details
Complaints #GA00221057 and #GA00221233 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaints #GA00221057 and #GA00221233 were unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 9, 2021
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated Partial Extended Survey was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00212923.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00212923 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaint was unsubstantiated and no regulatory violations were cited during the survey.
Inspection Report
Routine
Census: 52
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 10, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and Emergency Preparedness Survey were conducted at Harborview Pierce on behalf of the Georgia Department of Community Health from September 9 to September 10, 2020.
Findings
The survey revealed no deficiencies cited at Harborview Pierce, and the facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 related to emergency preparedness.
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jul 21, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey and a COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey were conducted by Ascellon on behalf of the Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) from June 23 through June 24, 2020, with the infection control survey concluding on July 21, 2020.
Findings
Both facilities were found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and 42 CFR §483.73 related to emergency preparedness, implementing CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 12, 2020
Visit Reason
An abbreviated complaint investigation was initiated for Complaint #GA00196991 on February 12, 2020.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00196991 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaint was found to be unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 23, 2019
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted on 4/23/19 for the Recertification survey of 2/21/19.
Findings
The revisit survey found that all previously cited deficiencies had been corrected.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 11, 2019
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted due to a complaint identified as GA00195194.
Complaint Details
The complaint investigation was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies found.
Findings
The complaint was unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were identified during the investigation.
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Census: 56
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Feb 21, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensure survey from 2/18/2019 through 2/21/2019 to determine compliance with State Long Term Care Requirements for Building B at Harborview Pierce County.
Findings
The facility failed to update care plans for a resident with falls, and failed to follow proper hand hygiene procedures during wound care for another resident. The care plans did not reflect recent falls, and wound care was performed without appropriate hand washing or sanitizing between tasks, increasing risk of infection.
Deficiencies (2)
Failed to update care plans for one resident reviewed for falls; care plan did not reflect actual falls on 1/9/2019 and 1/17/2019.
Failed to wash/sanitize hands after glove removal and prior to donning clean gloves during wound treatment for one resident.
Report Facts
Sample size: 56
Falls: 2
Wound care treatments per day: 2
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| LPN AA | Licensed Practical Nurse | Observed performing wound care without proper hand hygiene on 2/21/2019 |
| Director of Nursing | Director of Nursing | Interviewed regarding wound care procedures and corrective actions on 2/21/2019 |
| Minimum Data Set Coordinator | MDS Coordinator | Interviewed about care plan updates and fall risk care plans on 2/21/2019 |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 22, 2019
Visit Reason
An unannounced complaint investigation was conducted at Harborview Pierce County on 01/22/2019.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint GA00194093; no deficiencies were cited.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the complaint investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Jan 2, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaint GA00192702 and to determine compliance with State Long Term Care Requirements.
Complaint Details
Complaint GA00192702 was investigated and found to have no cited deficiencies.
Findings
No State health deficiencies were cited during the complaint survey conducted on 12/31/2018 and 01/02/2019.
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Feb 15, 2018
Visit Reason
Licensure survey conducted from February 12, 2018 through February 15, 2018 to determine compliance with State Long Term Care Requirements.
Findings
No State deficiencies were cited for Facility B during the licensure survey.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 6, 2017
Visit Reason
A Standard survey was conducted at Pierce County Nursing Home from 4/3/17 through 4/6/17 to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations at 42 Code of Federal Regulations Part 483, Subpart B - Requirements for Long Term Care Facilities.
Findings
The Standard Survey revealed that the facility was not in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations, resulting in deficiencies related to the Standard survey.
Inspection Report
Abbreviated Survey
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Mar 16, 2017
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated Survey was conducted to investigate complaint GA 00167967 and determine compliance with Federal and State Long Term Care Regulations.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint GA 00167967; no deficiencies were found.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the abbreviated survey.
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