Inspection Reports for Jonas Ridge Adult Care
9051 Hwy 181 Jonas Ridge, NC 28641, Jonas Ridge, NC, 28641
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Deficiencies (over 5 years)
9.2 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
77% worse than North Carolina average
North Carolina average: 5.2 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Nov 20, 2019
Visit Reason
The visit was a biennial follow-up construction survey to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies related to physical plant requirements and code compliance.
Findings
Several deficiencies were found including newly installed gas pack/air conditioning units that failed to meet the NC State Mechanical Code due to lack of access doors for duct smoke detectors, and absence of approved building inspection documents for these units.
Deficiencies (2)
Several newly installed gas pack/air conditioning units failed to meet the NC State Mechanical Code requiring access to duct smoke detectors for inspection and maintenance.
No approved building inspection documents were available for the several new gas pack/air conditioning units recently installed.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 28, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was a Complaint Follow Up Construction Survey conducted simultaneously with a Construction Section Biennial Survey to review compliance with building and construction regulations.
Complaint Details
Complaint Follow Up Construction Survey conducted; deficiencies cited requiring plan of correction.
Findings
Deficiencies were cited due to the absence of approved Building Inspection documents for several newly installed gas pack/air conditioning units. The installation of new HVAC equipment was mostly complete except for a duct mounted smoke detector being installed on the day of the survey. The project is awaiting inspection by local authorities.
Deficiencies (1)
No approved Building Inspection documents available for several new gas pack/air conditioning units recently installed.
Report Facts
Project number: Project HA-3198 awaiting inspection
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Feb 6, 2019
Visit Reason
The inspection was a complaint follow-up construction survey conducted to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies related to construction and remodeling at the facility.
Complaint Details
This was a complaint follow-up construction survey. Some deficiencies were not corrected and further action is required.
Findings
The installation of new HVAC equipment was mostly complete except that roof gables had not been finished over the duct penetrations for the new gas pack units. The project was ready and waiting inspection by local authorities. Some deficiencies were not corrected and further action is required.
Deficiencies (1)
Roof gables had not been finished over the duct penetrations for the new gas pack units.
Report Facts
Project number: 3198
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Nov 14, 2018
Visit Reason
Complaint follow-up construction survey conducted to assess correction of previously identified deficiencies related to construction and remodeling of the adult care home.
Complaint Details
Complaint follow-up survey; some deficiencies were not corrected and further action is required.
Findings
The installation of new HVAC equipment was mostly complete but deficiencies remained, including missing radiation dampers in room 109 and unfinished roof gables over duct penetrations. The project remains on hold due to unpaid review fees.
Deficiencies (2)
No radiation dampers installed in the supply and return registers in room 109.
Roof gables had not been finished over the duct penetrations for the new gas pack units.
Report Facts
Project number: 3198
Dates of findings: Nov 14, 2018
Dates of findings: Dec 5, 2018
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Harrell | Conducted the complaint follow-up construction survey |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Jul 19, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was a complaint follow-up construction survey to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies related to construction and remodeling projects at the facility.
Complaint Details
This was a complaint follow-up survey. Some deficiencies were not corrected and further action is required.
Findings
Several construction and remodeling projects were either planned or ongoing in various stages of completion. It was not determined if all required building permits had been obtained, and Construction Documents had not been submitted to the Construction Section. Additionally, ceiling radiation dampers were installed up to 16 inches above the ceiling plane, which may not comply with manufacturer's specifications.
Deficiencies (2)
Several construction and remodeling projects were ongoing without confirmed required building permits and Construction Documents had not been submitted to the Construction Section.
Ceiling radiation dampers were installed as much as 16 inches above the plane of the ceiling, potentially not in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Report Facts
Date of re-review of Construction Section records: May 31, 2018
Height of ceiling radiation dampers above ceiling plane: 16
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Harrell | Conducted the complaint follow-up construction survey on 7-19-2018. |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 4
Date: May 31, 2018
Visit Reason
This is a biennial follow-up construction survey to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies related to construction and remodeling compliance at Jonas Ridge Adult Care.
Findings
Several construction and remodeling projects were ongoing or planned, but required building permits and construction documents had not been submitted or approved. Deficiencies included improper installation of ceiling radiation dampers, a courtyard exit gate that was difficult to open, and the absence of a resident laundry facility since at least 3-1-2018.
Deficiencies (4)
Construction documents had not been submitted to the Construction Section and it was unclear if all required building permits had been obtained.
Ceiling radiation dampers were installed up to 16 inches above the ceiling plane, possibly not in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.
Exit gate in the courtyard fence was very hard to open, failing the requirement that all exit door locks be operable by a single hand motion without keys.
Facility had no resident laundry since at least 3-1-2018; the former resident laundry was taken out of service and converted to pantry space.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Capacity: 57
Deficiencies: 4
Date: Mar 1, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a complaint investigation regarding ongoing construction activity at the facility without posted building permits.
Complaint Details
The complaint alleged construction activity was ongoing without posted building permits. Portions of the complaint were substantiated based on observations and interviews.
Findings
Portions of the complaint were substantiated. Several construction and remodeling projects were ongoing or planned without proper building permits or approvals. Specific deficiencies included unauthorized modifications affecting emergency exits, improper exit door locks, and unsafe electrical junction boxes.
Deficiencies (4)
Construction and remodeling projects were ongoing without building permits or approved construction documents.
A fence was installed outside a required and marked exit affecting emergency egress.
Exit gate latches required several hand motions to open, failing the single hand motion requirement.
Several electrical junction boxes were not properly mounted and were hanging by wires or conduits.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 57
Courtyard capacity: 50
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Dennis Harrell | Conducted the Construction Section Complaint Survey on 3-1-2018. |
Inspection Report
Capacity: 57
Deficiencies: 8
Date: Jun 14, 2017
Visit Reason
The inspection was a Construction Section Biennial Survey to assess compliance with applicable building codes and standards for an adult care home.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including a hazardous hole near an exit, unsafe storage of oxygen cylinders, improper use of extension cords, incomplete fire safety rehearsal records, malfunctioning emergency lighting, compromised fire-rated walls and doors, and inadequate hot water temperatures in resident areas.
Deficiencies (8)
Hole approximately 8 inches wide by 16 inches long by 16 inches deep in the yard near a required exit creating a trip and fall hazard.
Seven portable medical oxygen cylinders stored without containers or racks in the O2 storage room, posing a safety hazard.
Extension cord used in place of permanent wiring in bedroom 10, which is intended for temporary use only.
Fire safety rehearsal records lacked sufficient description of what the rehearsals involved.
Battery powered emergency light in the living room on the Long Hall did not work when tested.
One-hour fire rated walls and ceilings were compromised with holes and unsealed penetrations in multiple locations including resident laundry, janitor closet, and mechanical room.
Corridor fire rated doors did not close and latch properly, including a door near room 17 and the Living room door blocked by walkers.
Hot water temperatures were below required minimums in multiple bathrooms and no hot water was available in one bathroom.
Report Facts
Capacity: 57
Oxygen cylinders: 7
Hole dimensions: 8
Hole dimensions: 16
Hot water temperature: 92
Hot water temperature: 95
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Dec 5, 2016
Visit Reason
Complaint investigation regarding volunteer work program at Jonas Ridge Adult Care.
Complaint Details
Complaint investigation initiated by Burke County Department of Social Services on October 21, 2016, conducted December 5-7, 2016.
Findings
The facility allowed residents to perform excessive volunteer work hours in tasks normally done by paid staff without proper health assessments or monitoring, constituting exploitation and a Type B violation.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to prevent residents from working excessive hours in volunteer program performing paid staff tasks without proper health assessment.
Failure to assure residents were free from exploitation related to participation in volunteer work program.
Report Facts
Residents involved: 5
Weekly hours worked: 49
Weekly pay: 50
Weekly pay: 15
Weekly pay: 10
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Sep 3, 2015
Visit Reason
Follow-up survey conducted to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies at Jonas Ridge Adult Care.
Findings
The facility failed to correct several deficiencies related to fire safety and physical plant requirements, including improper storage in rooms used as storage without proper fire barriers, unsafe housekeeping practices with locking mechanisms that could trap individuals, malfunctioning cross-corridor fire doors, compromised fire-rated walls and ceilings, and non-functioning exhaust ventilation.
Deficiencies (5)
Rooms 13 and 40 used for combustible storage without proper fire-rated barriers and doors.
Closet door in room 40 had a hasp and padlock that could trap someone inside.
Cross-corridor smoke and fire doors near Dining room and room 17 failed to close and latch properly.
Holes and penetrations in one-hour fire rated walls and ceilings in mechanical room near room 19, room 5 ceiling, and pantry walls.
Exhaust fan not working in the half bathroom near room 20.
Inspection Report
Capacity: 57
Deficiencies: 15
Date: Jun 25, 2015
Visit Reason
Biennial Construction Survey conducted to assess compliance with applicable building codes and physical plant requirements for an adult care home.
Findings
The facility failed to meet several NC State Building Code requirements including improper storage room fire separations, obstructed corridors, trip hazards, unsafe building equipment conditions such as malfunctioning fire doors and emergency lights, unsealed fire rated walls, improper handling of oxygen cylinders, and non-functioning exhaust ventilation.
Deficiencies (15)
Storage rooms larger than 100 sq. feet used for combustible storage without required sprinkler protection and fire barriers.
Corridor near room 14 obstructed by wheelchairs and a cart, reducing clear space to about 3 feet.
Trip hazard caused by a rug outside the exit near the main laundry.
Closet door in room 40 had a hasp and padlock operable only from one side, risking entrapment.
Cross-corridor smoke and fire doors failed to close and latch properly, risking fire spread.
Battery powered emergency lights throughout the building would not work when tested.
One-hour fire rated walls and ceilings compromised by holes and unsealed penetrations in multiple locations.
Corridor door to community bathroom near room 16 did not fit opening well enough to resist fire and smoke passage.
Fire extinguishers not inspected monthly as required.
Portable medical oxygen cylinder stored unsecured, risking projectile hazard.
Unsealed openings in electrical panel in mechanical room near room 19.
Hair wash wand hose in Beauty Salon lacked vacuum breaker, risking water contamination.
Stucco exterior badly deteriorated and falling off in several locations, risking water infiltration.
Ice machine drain line in direct contact with floor drain, risking contamination.
Exhaust fan not working in the half bathroom near room 20, failing to maintain required ventilation.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 57
Clear corridor space: 3
Emergency light operation time: 90
Fire barrier rating: 1
Fire door rating: 0.75
Exhaust ventilation rate: 2
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