Inspection Reports for Oaks at Grove Park
1479 Grove Park Dr, Columbus, GA 31904, United States, GA, 31904
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on January 25, 2023, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed some deficiencies related to resident care, including an incident where a staff member hit a resident, resulting in the staff’s suspension and termination, and issues with staff certification and verbal abuse that also led to staff termination. There was a substantiated complaint about the facility administrator lacking a valid license. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows improvement with no deficiencies noted in the latest inspection after previous issues were addressed.
Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)
0.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
84% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
4
3
2
1
0
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Jan 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00229256.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00229256 with no rule violations cited.
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 1
Jul 5, 2022
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to investigate intake #GA00224582 and to perform an annual inspection of the facility.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure adequate and appropriate care for one of five sampled residents (Resident #1) when Staff D was found to have 'hit' the resident. Staff D was suspended and later terminated for gross misconduct following the incident.
Complaint Details
The visit included investigation of intake #GA00224582 regarding an incident where Staff D hit Resident #1 on 5/29/2022. The incident was substantiated by interviews and record review. Staff D was terminated for gross misconduct.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Failure to ensure each resident received care and services which were adequate, appropriate, and in compliance with state law and regulations for Resident #1 who was hit by Staff D. | SS= D |
Report Facts
Date of incident: May 29, 2022
Date of staff termination: Jun 20, 2022
Date of resident discharge: Jun 30, 2022
Number of sampled residents: 5
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff D | Staff member who hit Resident #1 and was terminated for gross misconduct | |
| Staff A | Interviewed staff who reported the incident and submitted complaint | |
| Staff B | Interviewed staff who provided information about the incident and resident assessment | |
| Staff C | Interviewed staff who witnessed the incident and reported it | |
| Staff E | Interviewed staff who commented on Staff D's behavior and resident's agitation | |
| FF | Family member | Family member of Resident #1 who was informed about the incident |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Dec 2, 2021
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00219154. An on-site visit was made on 12/2/21 and the investigation was completed on 12/10/21.
Findings
The facility failed to have an administrator with a valid license from the State Board. Observation showed a certification of completion but not the required license, and a search of the Georgia Secretary of State website showed no valid license for Staff A.
Complaint Details
Investigation was conducted for intake #GA00219154 regarding the licensure status of the facility administrator. The complaint was substantiated based on findings.
Severity Breakdown
D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Facility failed to have an administrator with a valid license from the State Board. | D |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Mar 25, 2021
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct an annual inspection and investigate intake #GA00212585, #GA00212544, and #GA00212704. The investigation started on 2021-03-10 and was completed on 2021-03-25.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that staff hired to provide hands-on personal services had current CPR certification with return demonstration of competency for 2 of 4 sampled staff. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure residents were free from verbal abuse, with an incident involving Staff E verbally abusing Resident #3, leading to Staff E's termination.
Complaint Details
The inspection included investigation of complaint intakes #GA00212585, #GA00212544, and #GA00212704. The complaint involved verbal abuse of Resident #3 by Staff E, which was substantiated leading to Staff E's termination and law enforcement contact on 2021-03-17.
Severity Breakdown
D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
| Description | Severity |
|---|---|
| Staff hired to provide hands-on personal services did not have current CPR certification with required return demonstration of competency for 2 of 4 sampled staff (Staff C and Staff D). | D |
| Facility failed to ensure residents were free from mental, verbal, sexual and physical abuse, neglect and exploitation for 1 of 3 sampled residents (Resident #1), including verbal abuse of Resident #3 by Staff E. | D |
Report Facts
Complaint intakes investigated: 3
Sampled staff for CPR certification: 4
Sampled residents for abuse investigation: 3
Employees Mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff C | Hired 8/26/19, lacked current CPR certification with return demonstration | |
| Staff D | Hired 5/28/19, lacked current CPR certification with return demonstration | |
| Staff E | Involved in verbal abuse of Resident #3, terminated for violation of company policy | |
| Staff A | Interviewed regarding CPR certification and Staff E termination | |
| Staff F | Overheard verbal abuse incident and reported it | |
| Staff G | Spoke with Staff E about incident after report from Staff H |
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Deficiencies: 0
Apr 6, 2020
Visit Reason
The purpose of this review is to monitor COVID 19 cases and assess infection control processes.
Findings
No specific findings or deficiencies are detailed in the report.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Sep 3, 2019
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake GA0019867, which opened on 2019-08-22 and completed on 2019-09-04.
Findings
No rules violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Complaint Details
Investigation of intake GA0019867; no violations found.
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0
May 22, 2019
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the initial inspection of the facility.
Findings
No violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
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