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Inspection Reports for Oaks at Ellijay

114 Penland St, Ellijay, GA 30540, United States, GA, 30540

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on August 27, 2025, identified deficiencies related to staff certifications and emergency training, including lack of current first aid, CPR, fire and life safety training, and incomplete emergency evacuation training for new staff. Earlier inspections were mostly clean, with a complaint investigation in May 2023 finding no rule violations. The main issues involved emergency preparedness and staff training documentation. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. The record suggests emerging concerns in emergency training that were not present in prior inspections.

Deficiencies (last 2 years)

Deficiencies (over 2 years) 2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

59% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2023
2025
Moderate (Potential Harm)
State average

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Aug 27, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this survey was to investigate intake #GA50004440 and #GA50004727, with the investigation beginning on 8/27/25 and completed on 8/28/25.
Complaint Details
The investigation was initiated based on intake #GA50004440 and #GA50004727. The investigation included review of personnel files and interviews confirming lack of required certifications and training for staff.
Findings
The facility failed to show evidence of current certification in emergency first aid, CPR, fire and life safety training, and emergency evacuation procedures for 5 sampled staff. Additionally, new staff had not received comprehensive training on emergency evacuation and use of the evacuation chair. The elevator was non-functional for a period, causing evacuation challenges for residents, including bedbound and wheelchair users.
Deficiencies (4)
Facility failed to show 5 sampled staff had evidence of current certification of emergency first aid.
Facility failed to ensure 5 sampled staff had evidence of current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) where the training course required a return demonstration of competency.
Facility failed to ensure 4 of 5 sampled staff received comprehensive training within the first sixty days of employment for emergency evacuation procedures and use of the emergency evacuation chair.
Facility failed to ensure 5 sampled staff completed the fire and life safety training as required by the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner for personal care homes.
Report Facts
Number of sampled staff lacking certifications: 5 Number of sampled staff lacking evacuation training: 4 Number of employed staff hired after last evacuation chair training: 14 Number of residents needing evacuation assistance: 8 Elevator non-functional period: 7

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 18, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this survey was to investigate complaint #GA00234533 during an onsite visit on 5/18/2023.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint #GA00234533 with no rule violations found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
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