Inspection Reports for Rockdale Healthcare Center

1510 RENIASSANCE DRIVE, GA, 30012

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Deficiencies per Year

12 9 6 3 0
2017
2018
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
High Moderate Unclassified

Census Over Time

70 80 90 100 110 Nov '17 Jul '20 Nov '21 Jun '23 Feb '24 Jun '25
Census Capacity
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 100 Deficiencies: 0 Jun 26, 2025
Visit Reason
An abbreviated/partial extended survey was conducted to investigate complaints GA00254526 and GA00255548.
Findings
The complaints were unsubstantiated and no regulatory violations were cited during the survey.
Complaint Details
Complaints GA00254526 and GA00255548 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Report Facts
Complaints investigated: 2 Census: 100
Inspection Report Deficiencies: 0 Dec 19, 2024
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for Rockdale Healthcare Center following a survey completed on December 19, 2024.
Findings
The report contains initial comments but does not provide detailed findings or deficiencies.
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 0 Dec 19, 2024
Visit Reason
A health revisit survey was conducted from December 17, 2024 through December 19, 2024 to verify correction of deficiencies cited in the October 31, 2024 Recertification Survey conducted in conjunction with a Complaint Investigation.
Findings
All deficiencies cited as a result of the October 31, 2024 Recertification Survey and Complaint Investigation were found to be corrected.
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 0 Dec 16, 2024
Visit Reason
A follow-up survey was conducted to verify correction of previously cited deficiencies.
Findings
The Life Safety Code revisit found that all previously cited Life Safety Code deficiencies had been corrected.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 103 Deficiencies: 6 Oct 31, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was a State Licensure survey conducted at Rockdale Healthcare Center from October 29, 2024, through October 31, 2024, to determine compliance with the State Long Term Care Requirements.
Findings
The facility was cited for multiple deficiencies including failure to timely notify residents of Medicare Part A benefit discontinuation, failure to add a 14-day stop date for PRN psychotropic medication, inadequate assessment for self-administration of medication, failure to develop comprehensive care plans addressing high-risk medications and ADL needs, failure to maintain a clean environment including dirty PTAC filters, and unsanitary food handling practices in the kitchen.
Deficiencies (6)
Description
Failure to ensure timely notifications of discontinuation of Medicare Part A benefits for three residents.
Failure to add a 14-day stop for as-needed psychotropic medication for one resident.
Failure to adequately assess one resident for self-administration of medication.
Failure to develop comprehensive person-centered care plans addressing high-risk medications for two residents and failure to ensure ADL care for two residents.
Failure to maintain clean PTAC filters in 2 resident rooms.
Failure to maintain sanitary practices in the kitchen regarding food handling and hair coverings.
Report Facts
Facility census: 103 Residents reviewed for Medicare Part A notification: 3 Residents reviewed for unnecessary psychotropic medication: 5 Residents sampled for self-administration assessment: 50 Residents sampled for care plan review: 50 Residents reviewed for ADL care: 3 Resident rooms inspected for PTAC filter cleanliness: 42 Residents affected by kitchen sanitation deficiency: 101
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
VVRegistered Nurse/Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding psychotropic medication stop dates and medication at bedside
TTInfection PreventionistInterviewed regarding care plan updates
BBBMinimum Data Set DirectorInterviewed regarding care plan updates and reviews
GGCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding bathing and nail care practices
HHCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding bathing and nail care practices
BBLicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding nail care expectations
NNCookObserved without beard net in kitchen food preparation area
DMDietary ManagerInterviewed regarding kitchen sanitation and hair covering practices
SSDSocial Services DirectorInterviewed regarding Medicare Part A discharge notifications
BOMBusiness Office ManagerInterviewed regarding Medicare Part A discharge notifications
DONDirector of NursingInterviewed regarding psychotropic medication stop dates, medication at bedside, care plans, and nail care
MDFacility Medical DoctorInterviewed regarding psychotropic medication orders
AdministratorFacility AdministratorInterviewed regarding facility expectations for notifications, medication orders, and environmental maintenance
MDMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding PTAC filter maintenance
RN Area DirectorRN Area Director from HospiceInterviewed regarding hospice medication orders
Inspection Report Routine Census: 103 Deficiencies: 10 Oct 31, 2024
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted at Rockdale Healthcare Center from October 29, 2024, through October 31, 2024, including investigation of multiple complaint intake numbers.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations with deficiencies including failure to assess self-administration of medication, untimely Medicare Part A discharge notifications, unclean PTAC filters, incomplete resident assessments and care plans, inadequate ADL care, medication administration errors, failure to secure oxygen, lack of 14-day stop dates on PRN psychotropic medications, and unsanitary food handling practices in the kitchen.
Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Numbers GA00246329, GA00247316, GA00248676, GA00249019, and GA00252114 were investigated. Four were unsubstantiated; one (GA00252114) was substantiated with deficiencies.
Severity Breakdown
Level D: 7 Level E: 1 Level F: 2
Deficiencies (10)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to adequately assess one resident for self-administration of medication, placing resident at risk for unsafe medication use.Level D
Failure to ensure timely notifications of discontinuation of Medicare Part A benefits for three residents.Level F
Failure to maintain clean PTAC filters in resident rooms, risking infection and poor air quality.Level D
Failure to ensure all high-risk medications were coded on admission assessment for one resident.Level D
Failure to develop comprehensive person-centered care plans addressing high-risk medications for two residents.Level D
Failure to provide Activities of Daily Living (ADL) care including nail care for two residents.Level E
Failure to administer ordered medications and implement resident-directed care consistent with podiatrist orders for two residents.Level D
Failure to administer oxygen as ordered and failure to secure oxygen canister for one resident.Level D
Failure to add a 14-day stop date for PRN psychotropic medication for one resident on hospice.Level D
Failure to maintain sanitary food handling practices including lack of hair coverings and unclean environment in kitchen.Level F
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 50 Residents reviewed for Medicare notification: 3 Resident rooms inspected for PTAC filters: 42 Residents reviewed for ADL care: 3 Residents reviewed for oxygen administration: 5 Facility census: 103
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
VVRegistered Nurse/Unit ManagerNamed in medication self-administration deficiency and medication administration interview.
UUHousekeeperNamed in PTAC filter cleanliness deficiency.
BBBMinimum Data Set DirectorNamed in resident assessment and care plan deficiencies.
TTInfection PreventionistNamed in resident assessment deficiency.
GGCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in ADL care deficiency.
HHCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in ADL care deficiency.
BBLicensed Practical NurseNamed in ADL care deficiency.
RRRegistered NurseNamed in medication administration deficiency.
KKLicensed Practical NurseNamed in podiatry care deficiency.
JJCertified Nursing AssistantNamed in podiatry care deficiency.
DMDietary ManagerNamed in food service sanitary practice deficiency.
NNCookNamed in food service sanitary practice deficiency.
DONDirector of NursingNamed in multiple deficiencies including medication administration, care plans, oxygen administration, and psychotropic medication oversight.
AdministratorNamed in multiple deficiencies including medication administration and psychotropic medication oversight.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 103 Capacity: 102 Deficiencies: 2 Oct 30, 2024
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to review the Emergency Preparedness Program and to perform a Life Safety Code Survey to assess compliance with federal regulations and fire safety standards.
Findings
The facility failed to properly update the Emergency Preparedness Plan annually, affecting all six smoke compartments. Additionally, the facility failed to repair holes/penetrations in oxygen rooms and dirty linen room doors, affecting two of six smoke compartments.
Severity Breakdown
F: 1 E: 1
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Facility failed to properly update the Emergency Preparedness Plan annually.F
Facility failed to repair holes/penetrations in oxygen rooms and dirty linen room doors.E
Report Facts
Census: 103 Total Capacity: 102 Smoke Compartments Affected: 6 Smoke Compartments Affected: 2
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff MConfirmed findings during facility tour on 10/30/2024
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 86 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 19, 2024
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted in conjunction with a complaint survey investigating Complaint Number GA00243864.
Findings
The complaint was unsubstantiated, no regulatory violations were cited, and the facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR 483.80 infection control regulations and CMS/CDC recommended COVID-19 practices.
Complaint Details
Complaint Number GA00243864 was unsubstantiated.
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 100 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 7, 2024
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An abbreviated/partial extended survey was conducted to investigate multiple complaint numbers GA00237982, GA00240702, GA00242290, GA00243026, and GA00241108.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited related to the investigated complaints during the survey.
Complaint Details
The survey investigated complaints GA00237982, GA00240702, GA00242290, GA00243026, and GA00241108. No deficiencies were cited related to these complaints.
Inspection Report Deficiencies: 0 Oct 16, 2023
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for Rockdale Healthcare Center, indicating a regulatory inspection was conducted.
Findings
The report contains initial comments but does not specify any detailed deficiencies or findings.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 97 Deficiencies: 0 Oct 16, 2023
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A revisit survey was conducted on 10/19/2023 to verify correction of deficiencies cited during the 6/25/2023 Recertification Survey.
Findings
All deficiencies cited as a result of the 6/25/2023 Recertification Survey were found to be corrected.
Report Facts
Census: 97
Inspection Report Routine Census: 98 Capacity: 99 Deficiencies: 1 Aug 23, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess sanitary conditions related to dishware drying and storage practices in the facility's kitchen.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions during the drying process for dishware by stacking and storing wet cups, glasses, and plate covers, which had the potential to cause food borne illness affecting 98 residents. Audits and interviews confirmed improper wet stacking practices despite staff training.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to maintain sanitary conditions during dishware drying by stacking and storing wet cups, glasses, and plate covers.
Report Facts
Residents affected: 98 Residents census: 98 Total facility capacity: 99 Staff trained: 12 Wet dishware items stacked: 4 Wet dishware items stacked: 8 Wet dishware items stacked: 8
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dietary ManagerMonitored kitchen sanitation, stopped improper stacking, confirmed wet dishware, and conducted audits
Dietary Aide CCObserved stacking wet dishware and confirmed recent training on wet nesting
Dietary Aide AAInterviewed about dish drying process and stacking practices
Dietary Aide BBInterviewed about dish drying process and stacking practices
AdministratorPresented training on kitchen sanitation and wet nesting, aware of audit documentation
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 99 Deficiencies: 1 Aug 23, 2023
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted to determine if the facility had achieved substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations following a prior survey.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain sanitary conditions during the drying process for dishware by stacking and storing wet cups, glasses, and plate covers, which could potentially cause foodborne illness affecting 98 of 99 residents receiving an oral diet. The Dietary Manager and staff acknowledged the issue and had recently conducted training on proper sanitation and wet nesting procedures.
Severity Breakdown
F: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to maintain sanitary conditions during drying process for dishware by stacking and storing wet cups, glasses, and plate covers.F
Report Facts
Census: 99 Staff trained: 12 Wet dishware items stacked: 4 Wet dishware items stacked: 8 Wet dishware items stacked: 4
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Dietary ManagerDietary ManagerMonitored kitchen sanitation, verified stacked wet dishware, and conducted staff training
Dietary Aide CCDietary AideObserved stacking wet dishware and interviewed regarding sanitation practices
Dietary Aide AADietary AideInterviewed about dish drying process and stacking practices
Dietary Aide BBDietary AideInterviewed about dish drying process and stacking practices
AdministratorAdministratorProvided information about audit documentation and staff training
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 92 Capacity: 102 Deficiencies: 0 Jun 30, 2023
Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the Emergency Preparedness Program requirements and Life Safety Code standards during the survey.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 4 Jun 25, 2023
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Licensure Survey from June 23, 2023 through June 25, 2023 to assess compliance with state regulations for Rockdale Healthcare Center.
Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to maintain resident dignity by not providing privacy bags for urinary catheter drainage bags, failure to manage pain adequately for a resident after a fall resulting in actual harm, failure to maintain a clean and homelike environment in resident rooms, and failure to properly label, date, and store food items in the dietary department.
Deficiencies (4)
Description
Failure to maintain dignity by ensuring a dignity bag was provided for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter.
Failure to manage pain for a resident after a fall, resulting in actual harm including a chronic subdural hematoma.
Failure to maintain a clean and comfortable homelike environment in eight resident rooms, including black scuff marks on walls and dirty, dusty air vents in bathrooms.
Failure to label and date opened food items in the walk-in cooler, freezer, and dry storage pantry; failure to discard food items by discard date; and failure to maintain sanitary conditions by stacking wet drinking cups.
Report Facts
Residents in sample size: 35 Residents receiving oral diet: 89 Date of inspection completion: Jun 25, 2023
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
AACertified Nurse's Aide (CNA)Provided information about catheter care and privacy bag availability
BBLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Confirmed catheter care responsibilities and privacy bag expectations
CCLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Confirmed nursing staff responsibility for catheter privacy bags
DDLPN Unit ManagerDiscussed privacy cover use and planned staff education
EELicensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Provided information about incident packet and fall protocol
FFDietary AideVerified food storage and labeling deficiencies
GGDietary AideDiscussed food labeling and discard date requirements
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 90 Deficiencies: 7 Jun 25, 2023
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted in conjunction with complaint investigations of two complaint intake numbers, one found unsubstantiated and the other substantiated with deficiencies.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations, with deficiencies including failure to maintain dignity for a resident with a urinary catheter, failure to maintain a clean environment in resident rooms, failure to update care plans related to falls, failure to properly assess and follow up after a resident's fall including neuro checks and timely radiology services, failure to manage pain after a fall, and failure to properly label and date food items and maintain sanitary conditions in dietary areas.
Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Numbers GA00231401 and GA00231835 were investigated. GA00231401 was unsubstantiated. GA00231835 was substantiated with deficiencies including actual harm from an unwitnessed fall resulting in a subdural hematoma and pain.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 2 SS= E: 1 SS= F: 1 SS= G: 3
Deficiencies (7)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to maintain dignity by ensuring a dignity bag was provided for a resident with an indwelling urinary catheter.SS= D
Failure to maintain a clean and comfortable homelike environment in eight resident rooms including black scuff marks on walls and dirty and dusty air vents in bathrooms.SS= E
Failure to update and revise the comprehensive person-centered care plan related to unwitnessed falls for one resident.SS= G
Failure to ensure proper assessment and followup for one resident post fall including incomplete neuro-checks and delayed radiology services.SS= G
Failure to manage pain for one resident after a fall, with continued pain and delayed treatment.SS= G
Failure to provide radiology services in a timely manner for one resident.SS= D
Failure to label and date opened food items in walk-in cooler, freezer, and dry storage; failure to discard food by discard date; and failure to maintain sanitary conditions by stacking wet drinking cups.SS= F
Report Facts
Resident census: 90 Deficiencies cited: 7 Pain medication dose: 1000 Neuro check frequency: 15 Neuro check frequency: 30 Neuro check frequency: 60 Neuro check frequency: 240
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN BBLicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding urinary catheter drainage bag privacy bag policy and observations
LPN CCLicensed Practical NurseInterviewed regarding urinary catheter drainage bag privacy bag policy
LPN Unit Manager DDLicensed Practical Nurse Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding urinary catheter drainage bag privacy bag policy and corrective actions
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding urinary catheter drainage bag privacy bag policy, fall care plan updates, neuro checks, and pain management
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding maintenance concerns and cleaning responsibilities
Housekeeping SupervisorInterviewed regarding cleaning protocols and responsibilities
LPN IILicensed Practical Nurse IIInterviewed regarding fall assessment and neuro checks
Medical DoctorResident's Medical DoctorInterviewed regarding expectations for fall assessment and pain management
Dietary Aide FFDietary AideInterviewed regarding food labeling and storage practices
Dietary Aide GGDietary AideInterviewed regarding food labeling and discard dates
Dietary ManagerDietary Manager (DM)Interviewed regarding food storage, labeling, and discard practices
Registered DieticianRegistered Dietician (RD)Interviewed regarding expectations for food labeling and drying procedures
AdministratorInterviewed regarding expectations for maintenance and dietary compliance
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 88 Deficiencies: 0 Oct 6, 2022
Visit Reason
An abbreviated survey was conducted to investigate complaints #GA00223025 and #GA00227846.
Findings
Complaint #GA00223025 was substantiated with no deficiencies found, and complaint #GA00227846 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies identified.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00223025 was substantiated with no deficiencies. Complaint #GA00227846 was unsubstantiated with no deficiencies.
Report Facts
Resident Census: 88
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 97 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 21, 2022
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted to assess compliance with infection control regulations and preparedness for COVID-19.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and had implemented CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report Deficiencies: 0 Jan 25, 2022
Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction for Rockdale Healthcare Center following a state inspection.
Findings
The report contains initial comments and a summary statement of deficiencies identified during the inspection.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 95 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 25, 2022
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted on 1/24/2022 through 1/25/2022 to verify correction of deficiencies cited in the 11/19/2021 Standard Survey.
Findings
All deficiencies cited as a result of the 11/19/2021 Standard Survey were found to be corrected during this revisit survey.
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 95 Deficiencies: 0 Jan 25, 2022
Visit Reason
An abbreviated/partial extended survey was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00219419.
Findings
The complaint was unsubstantiated and no regulatory violations were cited during the survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00219419 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Inspection Report Original Licensing Deficiencies: 0 Nov 19, 2021
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a licensure survey for Rockdale Healthcare Center.
Findings
No deficiencies were identified during the licensure survey.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 98 Deficiencies: 2 Nov 19, 2021
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted from 11/16/21 to 11/19/21, including investigation of Complaint Intake Numbers GA00214707 and GA00212256, to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with regulations due to failure to follow physician orders for two residents. Specifically, the facility administered Eliquis without consulting the GI physician for Resident #145 and administered oxygen at a higher flow rate than ordered for Resident #198.
Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Numbers GA00214707 and GA00212256 were investigated in conjunction with the standard survey.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to consult the Gastrointestinal physician before administering Eliquis to Resident #145.SS= D
Failure to administer the correct amount of oxygen to Resident #198, administering 5L/NC instead of the ordered 2L/NC.SS= D
Report Facts
Resident census: 98 Medication dosage: 2.5 Oxygen flow rate ordered: 2 Oxygen flow rate administered: 5
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Assistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding lack of evidence of GI physician consultation and confirmation of oxygen order.
Licensed Practical Nurse GGConfirmed resident had physician's order for oxygen at 2L/NC.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 98 Capacity: 102 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 17, 2021
Visit Reason
A Life Safety code survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 Edition.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with the Life Safety code requirements and the Emergency Preparedness Program met the regulatory standards.
Report Facts
Census: 98 Total Capacity: 102
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Deficiencies: 0 Mar 23, 2021
Visit Reason
A revisit to the Focused Infection Control survey of 1/19/2021 was conducted to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies.
Findings
The revisit revealed that the deficiency identified in the prior survey had been corrected as of 3/5/2021.
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 87 Deficiencies: 0 Feb 8, 2021
Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted in conjunction with a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey to investigate Complaint GA00211637.
Findings
Complaint GA00211637 was found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited. No additional deficient practice was identified during the Focused Infection Control Survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint GA00211637 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Census: 78 Deficiencies: 1 Jan 19, 2021
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted to assess compliance with infection control regulations and implementation of CMS and CDC recommended practices related to COVID-19.
Findings
The facility was found not to be in compliance with infection control regulations, specifically failing to provide education and/or offer the PCV13 pneumococcal vaccine to four of five residents reviewed, increasing the risk of pneumonia among residents.
Severity Breakdown
E: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to provide education and/or offer the PCV13 pneumococcal vaccine to four of five residents reviewed for flu/pneumonia vaccinations.E
Report Facts
Residents reviewed for flu/pneumonia vaccinations: 5 Residents not offered PCV13 vaccine: 4 Total census: 78
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Director of Nursing ServicesStated that PCV13 vaccine was not offered and was new to them
Consultant PharmacistStated that PCV13 immunization was not normally provided and was at discretion of physician and resident
Facility PhysicianVoicemail stating the facility had not been giving the 13 valent vaccine or providing educational pieces
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Dec 10, 2020
Visit Reason
An abbreviated/partial extended survey was conducted to investigate multiple complaints (#GA00198380, #GA00198367, #GA00199945, #GA00201644, and #GA00206293) at the facility.
Findings
Complaints #GA00198367 and #GA00201644 were substantiated without regulatory violations. Complaints #GA00206923, #GA00199945, and #GA00198380 were unsubstantiated with no regulatory violations.
Complaint Details
Complaints #GA00198367 and #GA00201644 were substantiated without regulatory violations. Complaints #GA00206923, #GA00199945, and #GA00198380 were unsubstantiated with no regulatory violations.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 84 Deficiencies: 0 Sep 23, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness and Infection Control Survey was conducted to assess compliance with CMS and CDC recommended practices related to COVID-19 preparedness and infection control.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 and 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations and has implemented the CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 93 Deficiencies: 0 Jul 31, 2020
Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness and Infection Control Survey was conducted by Ascellon on behalf of the Georgia Department of Community Health on July 30-31, 2020.
Findings
The facility was found to be in compliance with 42 CFR §483.73 related to emergency preparedness and 42 CFR §483.80 infection control regulations, implementing CMS and CDC recommended practices to prepare for COVID-19.
Inspection Report Re-Inspection Census: 89 Deficiencies: 0 Dec 13, 2018
Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of deficiencies cited in the 10/18/18 recertification survey.
Findings
All deficiencies cited in the previous recertification survey were found to be corrected during this revisit survey.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 94 Capacity: 105 Deficiencies: 0 Oct 29, 2018
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as a Life Safety Code Survey to assess compliance with fire safety regulations and Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements.
Findings
Rockdale Healthcare Center was found to be in substantial compliance with the Life Safety Code requirements, including the Emergency Preparedness plan and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition standards.
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Census: 88 Deficiencies: 3 Oct 18, 2018
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted from 10/15/18 through 10/18/18, including investigation of two complaint intake numbers GA00189040 and GA00191296. The visit was triggered by complaints and the standard survey to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations, with deficiencies related to failure to follow care plans for activities of daily living (ADL) for two residents, including inadequate assistance with bed mobility leading to a fall and failure to provide proper nail care. The facility also failed to provide adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents, resulting in a resident fall due to staff not following the care plan.
Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Number GA00189040 was substantiated with deficiencies cited related to failure to follow care plans and prevent accidents. Complaint Intake Number GA00191296 was substantiated without deficiencies cited.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 3
Deficiencies (3)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to follow the plan of care related to activities of daily living (ADL) for two residents, including assistance with bed mobility and nail care.SS= D
Failure to provide necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal hygiene for one dependent resident related to nail care.SS= D
Failure to ensure the resident environment was free of accident hazards and to provide adequate supervision and assistance devices to prevent accidents, resulting in a fall.SS= D
Report Facts
Resident census: 88 Sample size: 25 Date of incident: May 11, 2018 Number of staff trained: 12
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA EECertified Nursing AssistantNamed in fall incident involving Resident #20 and found to have left resident unattended; received education on care plan and Kardex system after incident; no longer employed at facility.
CNA GGCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding ADL care and nail care practices for Resident #6.
LPN HHLicensed Practical Nurse Unit ManagerInterviewed regarding expectations for staff to provide care per orders and care plan including nail care.
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding expectations for staff to follow care plans and facility policies; confirmed no nail care policy.
LPN BBLicensed Practical NurseProvided report on resident fall incident and care requirements for Resident #20.
CNA AACertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed about care needs of Resident #20 and staff awareness of care requirements.
LPN AALicensed Practical NurseInterviewed about staff communication and resident care needs for Resident #20.
Staff EducatorStaff EducatorInterviewed about CNA orientation and training process including use of electronic care plan and Kardex system.
Inspection Report Annual Inspection Deficiencies: 1 Oct 18, 2018
Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess compliance with nursing care plans and overall facility adherence to regulatory requirements related to patient care, including activities of daily living (ADL) and safety measures.
Findings
The facility failed to follow the plan of care related to activities of daily living for two residents, including inadequate assistance with bed mobility and unkept nails. A resident fall occurred due to staff not following the plan of care, and staff education was recommended. The facility lacked a policy for nail care.
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Failure to follow the plan of care related to activities of daily living for two residents, including assistance with bed mobility and nail care.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 25 Incident date: May 11, 2018
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
CNA EECertified Nursing AssistantNamed in fall incident and related care plan deficiency
Director of NursingInterviewed regarding incident and care plan expectations
Assistant Director of NursingInterviewed regarding incident and care plan expectations
Licensed Practical Nurse HHUnit ManagerInterviewed regarding nail care expectations
Certified Nursing Assistant GGCertified Nursing AssistantInterviewed regarding ADL care and nail care
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 0 Apr 17, 2018
Visit Reason
A complaint survey was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00187233 by a Qualified Surveyor to determine compliance with Federal and State Long Term Care Requirements.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the complaint investigation survey.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00187233 was investigated and found to have no deficiencies.
Inspection Report Abbreviated Survey Deficiencies: 0 Mar 1, 2018
Visit Reason
An abbreviated/partial extended survey was conducted to investigate complaint #GA00185311.
Findings
The complaint investigation was concluded as unsubstantiated with no deficiencies detailed in the report.
Complaint Details
Complaint #GA00185311 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Inspection Report Follow-Up Deficiencies: 0 Dec 27, 2017
Visit Reason
A follow-up survey was conducted to verify that all previously cited survey tags had been corrected.
Findings
The follow-up survey noted that all previously cited deficiencies had been corrected.
Inspection Report Routine Census: 97 Deficiencies: 0 Nov 9, 2017
Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted at Rockdale Healthcare from November 6th, 2017 through November 9th, 2017 to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations at 42 C.F.R. Part 483, Subpart B.
Findings
The standard survey revealed that the facility was in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
Inspection Report Life Safety Census: 98 Capacity: 102 Deficiencies: 2 Nov 6, 2017
Visit Reason
The Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements related to fire safety and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance due to failure to maintain the sprinkler system, evidenced by a yellow tag with repair notes on the sprinkler riser, and failure to maintain the laundry room door which was damaged and needed replacement to ensure it remains self-closed and latched or magnetically held open by the fire alarm system.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 2
Deficiencies (2)
DescriptionSeverity
Failure to maintain the sprinkler system; a yellow tag with repair notes was found on the sprinkler system riser.SS= D
Failure to maintain corridor door to laundry room; door was damaged and needed replacement to ensure proper self-closing and latching.SS= D
Report Facts
Census: 98 Total Capacity: 102
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff MConfirmed findings regarding sprinkler system and laundry room door during facility tour

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