Inspection Reports for Oaks at Cedar Shoals
1291 Cedar Shoals Dr, Athens, GA 30605, United States, GA, 30605
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on September 26, 2025, found no deficiencies during the complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related mainly to staff certifications in first aid and CPR, medication administration record (MAR) documentation, and laundry facility issues. Prior reports noted missed medication dosages and incomplete training or fire drills, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were mostly unsubstantiated, with the exception of substantiated issues involving staff certification and medication documentation in earlier inspections. The facility appears to have addressed prior concerns, as recent investigations have not identified new deficiencies.
Deficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
39% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 26, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this survey was to investigate complaint numbers #GA50005642 and #GA50005478 during an onsite visit on 9/26/25.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaints #GA50005642 and #GA50005478 found no rule violations.
Findings
The investigation was completed on 9/26/25 with no rule violations cited.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3
Date: Mar 27, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this survey was to conduct a compliance inspection and investigate complaints #GA5000793 and #GA5000796.
Complaint Details
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints #GA5000793 and #GA5000796.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure staff had current certification in first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for 4 of 3 sampled staff (Staff B). Additionally, the facility failed to have laundering facilities on the premises that prevent cross-contamination of clean and dirty laundry, with the washing machine not working properly during the tour.
Deficiencies (3)
Facility failed to ensure staff had evidence of current certification in emergency first aid for 4 of 3 sampled staff (Staff B).
Facility failed to ensure staff had evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for 4 of 3 sampled staff (Staff B).
Facility failed to have laundering facilities on the premises that prevent cross-contamination of clean and dirty laundry; washing machine was not working properly.
Report Facts
Staff sampled: 3
Staff without certification: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff B | Named in findings for lacking first aid and CPR certification | |
| Staff A | Interviewed and stated unawareness of Staff B's lack of certification | |
| Staff E | Interviewed regarding washing machine not working properly |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Mar 6, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this survey was to investigate complaints #GA50000784 and #GA50000862 with an onsite visit conducted on 3/6/25.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaints #GA50000784 and #GA50000862. Resident #1 reported not receiving medications on time or at all. Staff confirmed failure to initial MAR for multiple dates.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that the Medication Administration Record (MAR) was updated each time medication was offered or taken for Resident #1, with multiple missed dosages and empty MAR cells noted in September 2024 and March 2025. Interviews confirmed that Resident #1 did not receive medications on time or at all, and staff did not initial the MAR for several dates.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to update the MAR each time medication was offered or taken, resulting in missed dosages for Resident #1 on multiple dates in September 2024 and March 2025.
Report Facts
Missed medication dates: 8
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: May 3, 2024
Visit Reason
The purpose of this survey was to investigate complaint #GA00245843.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint #GA00245843 with no violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited during the onsite visit.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 5
Date: Nov 14, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this survey was to conduct a compliance inspection and investigate complaint #GA00238795 during an onsite visit on 11/14/2023.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint #GA00238795 regarding staff training, certification, fire safety drills, and medication administration documentation.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure current certification in emergency first aid and CPR for staff, failed to provide required annual training hours for direct care staff, did not complete required fire drills before July 2023, and failed to update the Medication Assistance Record (MAR) each time medication was administered to a resident.
Deficiencies (5)
Facility failed to ensure any person working as an employee had evidence of current certification in emergency first aid for 1 of 4 sampled staff (Staff B).
Facility failed to ensure each staff received current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) within the first sixty days of employment for 1 of 4 staff (Staff B).
Facility failed to ensure staff involved with personal services had at least sixteen hours of training per year for 1 of 4 sampled staff (Staff C).
Facility failed to complete required fire drills as per local ordinances; no fire drills located before July 2023.
Facility staff failed to ensure the Medication Assistance Record (MAR) was updated each time medication was offered or taken for 1 of 4 sampled residents (Resident #4).
Report Facts
Sampled staff: 4
Sampled residents: 4
Fire drills documented: 3
Training hours required: 16
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff B | Named in findings for expired first aid and CPR certifications and failure to update MAR | |
| Staff C | Named in finding for failure to have required 16 hours of training in 2022 | |
| Staff A | Interviewed and made aware of Staff C's training deficiency and inability to locate fire drills before July 2023 |
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