Inspection Reports for Langdale Place

2720 Windemere Dr, Valdosta, GA 31602, GA, 31602

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on November 9, 2024, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mix of results, with some citations related to resident care and administrative compliance, including a substantiated complaint in August 2022 where the facility failed to treat a resident with dignity and respect. Prior issues also involved operating a memory care unit without proper certification, employing an unlicensed administrator, and missing documentation for proxy caregivers, as well as admitting residents not meeting self-preservation requirements. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The inspection history suggests some improvement over time, with the most recent visits showing no deficiencies after earlier concerns.

Deficiencies (last 6 years)

Deficiencies (over 6 years) 1.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

73% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

8 6 4 2 0
2017
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 9, 2024

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intakes GA00251633 and conduct the compliance inspection.

Complaint Details
Investigation of intake GA00251633 with no rule violations cited.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

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Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 29, 2023

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA00241172 and conduct an annual compliance inspection.

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

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Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 12, 2022

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00225552 regarding an allegation of physical abuse involving Resident #1.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related to intake #GA00225552 involving an allegation of physical abuse. The complaint was substantiated by observation, record review, and interviews.
Findings
The facility failed to treat Resident #1 with dignity, kindness, consideration, and respect. Staff B was inconsiderate in handling Resident #1, who became combative when Staff B attempted to wake him/her from a recliner. No injuries or law enforcement involvement were reported. Staff B was terminated due to demeanor and failure to support training on Resident's Bill of Rights.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to treat Resident #1 with dignity, kindness, consideration, and respect during an incident involving Staff B.
Report Facts
Date of incident: Jun 28, 2022 Date of incident report: Jun 30, 2022 Date of Staff B training: Jun 2, 2022 Resident #1 admission date: Aug 11, 2021

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff BNamed in physical abuse allegation and termination due to demeanor and failure to support training
Staff AInterviewed regarding Staff B's demeanor and incident
Staff CInterviewed and observed Staff B's behavior
Staff DInterviewed and commented on Staff B's behavior
Staff EMentioned as seen on video footage but no written statements obtained

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Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 2, 2022

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00224051.

Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00224051 found no rule violations.
Findings
No rule violations were found as a result of this investigation.

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Complaint Investigation
Census: 11 Deficiencies: 6 Date: Feb 11, 2022

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a compliance inspection and investigate intake #GA00221229.

Complaint Details
The inspection was conducted to investigate intake #GA00221229.
Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including operating a memory care unit without a current certificate, employing an administrator without a valid license, missing skills competency documentation for proxy caregivers, hot water temperature exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit, and incomplete resident files lacking written care plans and informed consents for proxy caregivers.

Deficiencies (6)
Memory care unit operated without a current certificate posted.
Administrator of the facility did not hold a valid license from the State Board of Long-Term Care Facility Administrators.
Personnel files lacked evidence of skills competency determinations for proxy caregivers for 2 of 6 sampled staff.
Hot water temperature in a resident bathroom exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit, measured at 122.5 degrees.
Resident file lacked individual written care plan for health maintenance activities by proxy caregivers for 1 of 4 sampled residents.
Resident file lacked informed written consents signed by resident or representative designating proxy caregivers for 1 of 4 sampled residents.
Report Facts
Residents observed in Memory Care Unit: 11 Administrator hire date: Nov 6, 2000 Proxy caregivers missing competency documentation: 2 Hot water temperature: 122.5 Sampled residents missing care plans: 1 Sampled residents missing informed consents: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff AAdministrator without valid license; interviewed regarding certificate and resident files.
Staff CSampled staff missing skills competency documentation.
Staff ESampled staff missing skills competency documentation.
Staff FInterviewed about skills competency training and water temperature checks.
Staff BWitnessed hot water temperature measurement.

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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.

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Routine
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 26, 2019

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

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

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Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 1 Date: May 16, 2017

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

Findings
The facility failed to ensure it retained only ambulatory residents capable of self-preservation with minimal assistance for 2 of 4 sampled residents. Resident #1 was found incapable of self-preservation, and resident #2 was also incapable at the time of observation.

Deficiencies (1)
The home admitted and retained residents who were not ambulatory and incapable of self-preservation with minimal assistance, contrary to admission requirements.

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