Inspection Reports for
Ross Memorial Health Care Ctr

1780 OLD HIGHWAY 41, KENNESAW, GA, 30152

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Deficiencies (last 8 years)

Deficiencies (over 8 years) 7.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

61% worse than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

32 24 16 8 0
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2024
2025

Occupancy

Latest occupancy rate 95% occupied

Based on a April 2024 inspection.

This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.

Occupancy rate over time

60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Jul 2017 May 2019 Sep 2020 Mar 2021 Sep 2022 Feb 2024 Apr 2024

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jul 18, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to investigate complaints regarding failure to obtain consent for insurance changes, timely reporting of injuries of unknown source, and failure to implement care plans related to oxygen and Bi-pap administration for sampled residents.

Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven, focusing on issues of consent for insurance changes, failure to report a fall injury timely, and incomplete care planning for respiratory needs. The complaints were substantiated with findings of minimal harm and failures in facility procedures.
Findings
The facility failed to obtain permission from a resident's legal guardian for insurance changes, did not timely report a resident's fall and injury to the State Survey Agency, and neglected to include respiratory care components in a resident's care plan after hospital discharge.

Deficiencies (3)
F 0552: The facility failed to obtain consent from the responsible party to change the insurance provider for one resident.
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report injuries of unknown source to the State Survey Agency for one resident who fell and was in pain.
F 0656: The facility failed to implement a care plan addressing new oxygen and Bi-pap orders for one resident after hospital discharge.
Report Facts
Sampled residents: 51 Residents affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
KKPhysical TherapistMentioned in relation to reporting a resident's fall
LLLicensed Practical NurseMentioned in relation to hearing about a resident's fall and reporting procedures
MMRegistered Nurse/Skilled CoordinatorDocumented the fall in the system and involved in fall reporting
Business Office ManagerAdmitted failure to notify legal guardian about insurance change
Director of NursingProvided information about fall assessment and reporting
AdministratorDiscussed expectations for staff reporting of incidents
MDS CoordinatorAcknowledged neglect in including respiratory care in resident's care plan

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 1 Date: Jul 18, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to evaluate compliance with regulations regarding resident notification and consent, specifically related to changes in insurance provider for residents.

Findings
The facility failed to obtain consent or permission from the responsible party for changing the insurance provider for one resident out of 51 sampled. The Business Office Manager confirmed that the legal guardian was not notified of the Medicare enrollment change.

Deficiencies (1)
F 0552: The facility failed to obtain consent or permission from the responsible party to change the insurance provider for one resident. The legal guardian was not notified of the Medicare enrollment change.
Report Facts
Residents sampled: 51

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Business Office ManagerInterviewed regarding failure to notify legal guardian about insurance change

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 8, 2024

Visit Reason
A Follow-Up Survey was conducted to verify that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected.

Findings
The survey noted that all previously cited deficiencies have been corrected.

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Re-Inspection
Census: 95 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 4, 2024

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A revisit survey was conducted on 4/4/2024 to verify correction of deficiencies cited during the 2/22/2024 recertification survey with complaints.

Findings
All deficiencies cited in the prior recertification survey with complaints were found to be corrected during this revisit survey.

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Routine
Census: 89 Deficiencies: 1 Date: Feb 22, 2024

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A standard survey was conducted from February 19, 2024, through February 22, 2024, including investigation of multiple complaint intake numbers which were found to be unsubstantiated.

Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Numbers GA00234214, GA00238150, GA00238626, GA00238791, and GA00242797 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations due to failure to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment, with multiple needed repairs in resident rooms, hallways, therapy room, dining room, and beauty salon chair.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment by not making needed repairs in multiple hallways and resident rooms, including gouged drywall, cracked bathroom vanity, damaged wheelchair parts, missing chair leg in beauty salon held up by bricks, cracked and loose tiles in dining room, and damaged nurses station doors.
Report Facts
Resident census: 89 Complaint intake numbers investigated: 5

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance DirectorMaintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding facility repairs and maintenance issues
BeauticianBeauticianInterviewed regarding the beauty salon shampoo chair condition
Maintenance WorkerMaintenance WorkerMentioned in relation to placing bricks under the beauty salon chair

Inspection Report

Routine
Deficiencies: 6 Date: Feb 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for residents.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain a safe and homelike environment due to needed repairs in multiple hallways and resident rooms, damaged therapy room door, cracked and loose tiles in the main dining room, and a broken shampoo chair in the Beauty Salon supported by bricks.

Deficiencies (6)
F 0584: The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment by not repairing gouged drywall behind residents' headboards in multiple rooms and damaged bathroom areas with buildup of dirt and wax.
F 0584: The facility had large areas of laminate missing on the hub nurses station and doors that would not close properly, exposing brown wood and holes.
F 0584: The therapy room door had several gouged areas exposing rough wood.
F 0584: The main dining room had cracked and loose tiles that could move when touched.
F 0584: The Beauty Salon shampoo chair was missing one front leg and was supported by bricks to keep it level.
F 0584: Multiple wheelchairs had cracked vinyl or arm rests exposing white material underneath and buildup of dark substances in resident rooms.

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Routine
Deficiencies: 5 Date: Feb 22, 2024

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with maintaining a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment as part of routine regulatory oversight.

Findings
The facility failed to maintain a safe and homelike environment due to needed repairs in multiple hallways and resident rooms, damaged therapy room door, cracked and loose tiles in the main dining room, and a broken shampoo chair in the Beauty Salon. Maintenance documentation was incomplete regarding these issues.

Deficiencies (5)
F 0584: The facility failed to maintain a safe, clean, and homelike environment by not repairing gouged drywall behind residents' headboards in multiple rooms and damaged walls in hallways.
F 0584: The therapy room door had gouged areas exposing rough wood, and the main dining room had cracked and loose tiles posing safety risks.
F 0584: The Beauty Salon's shampoo chair was missing a front leg and was propped up with bricks, creating an unsafe condition for residents.
F 0584: Wheelchairs in multiple rooms had cracked vinyl or armrests exposing white material, and there was a buildup of dark substances in some resident rooms.
F 0584: Maintenance documentation was lacking for the observed environmental issues, including the broken shampoo chair and other repairs.

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Maintenance DirectorInterviewed regarding facility repairs and maintenance documentation.
Beautician (BTN)Interviewed about the broken shampoo chair in the Beauty Salon.
Maintenance Worker (MW)Mentioned by Maintenance Director as responsible for placing bricks under the shampoo chair.

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Life Safety
Census: 88 Capacity: 100 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Feb 20, 2024

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A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements related to fire safety and life safety codes.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with life safety requirements, including missing service tags on kitchen fire extinguishers, outdated hood suppression system servicing, lack of daily documentation for means of egress during renovations, and improper labeling of oxygen cylinders in storage.

Deficiencies (3)
K-class extinguisher missing required service tag with dates; hood suppression system last serviced in May 2023 but due in November.
Failed to create and document daily means of egress status during renovation in resident corridor #200.
Failed to assure labeling/signage of full and empty oxygen bottles in oxygen closet.
Report Facts
Census: 88 Total Capacity: 100

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Re-Inspection
Census: 86 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 22, 2022

Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted on 9/22/22 in conjunction with the investigation of Complaint Intake Number GA00227661.

Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Number GA00227661 was investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
All deficiencies cited as a result of the recertification survey on 7/2/22 were found to be corrected. The complaint investigation was found to be unsubstantiated.

Inspection Report

Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 20, 2022

Visit Reason
The document is a statement of deficiencies and plan of correction related to a healthcare facility inspection.

Findings
The report contains initial comments but does not provide specific findings or deficiencies.

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Re-Inspection
Census: 86 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 20, 2022

Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted on 9/22/22 to verify correction of deficiencies cited during the 7/2/22 recertification survey.

Findings
All deficiencies cited as a result of the 7/2/22 recertification survey were found to be corrected.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 8, 2022

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A follow-up survey was conducted to verify correction of previously cited survey deficiencies.

Findings
All previously cited survey tags have been corrected as noted during the follow-up survey.

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Life Safety
Census: 84 Capacity: 100 Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jul 7, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted as a Life Safety Code Survey to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements and the NFPA 101 Life Safety Code 2012 edition.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with emergency preparedness and fire safety requirements. Deficiencies included lack of a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan with required documentation and training, and failure to maintain sprinkler systems, specifically corroded sprinkler heads in one smoke compartment.

Deficiencies (2)
Emergency Preparedness Program was not in substantial compliance; lacked organized plan, documentation of establishment date, yearly approvals, updates, exercises, staff training, evacuation details, and agreements with other facilities.
Sprinkler system maintenance and testing deficiencies; corroded sprinkler heads in the porte cochere area with a yellow tag indicating non-compliance.
Report Facts
Census: 84 Total Capacity: 100 Smoke Compartments affected: 1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff A and Staff M confirmed emergency preparedness findings
Staff M confirmed sprinkler system findings

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Renewal
Census: 82 Deficiencies: 5 Date: Jul 2, 2022

Visit Reason
A Licensure Survey was conducted from June 28, 2022 through July 2, 2022 to assess compliance with licensure requirements and facility regulations.

Findings
The facility was found deficient in multiple areas including failure to provide Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notices, ineffective infection control and COVID-19 prevention measures, failure to assess residents' ability to self-administer medications, failure to conduct neurological assessments after unwitnessed falls, and failure to maintain hot water at safe temperatures in resident rooms.

Deficiencies (5)
Failure to provide Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN) for two residents.
Failure to have an effective infection control program and implement COVID-19 prevention measures including visitor screening, proper PPE use, and social distancing.
Failure to ensure assessments were completed to determine residents' ability to self-administer medications safely and accurately for two residents.
Failure to assess residents for neurological changes after unwitnessed falls for two residents.
Failure to monitor and maintain hot water at a safe temperature for six resident rooms.
Report Facts
Facility census: 82 Staff count: 98 Residents in day room: 8 Residents in dining room: 24 Residents in day room: 9 Unvaccinated residents in activities: 3 Unvaccinated residents in activities: 3 Unvaccinated residents in activities: 3 Unvaccinated residents in activities: 2 Unvaccinated residents in activities: 2 Hot water temperature: 121.2 Hot water temperature: 130.2 Hot water temperature: 120.9 Hot water temperature: 138.1 Hot water temperature: 124.1

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
HHHMDS Nurse and Medicare ManagerResponsible for presenting SNF ABN to residents; noted Business Office Manager had passed away
Director of NursingDirector of Nursing (DON)Interviewed regarding SNF ABN process, infection control, COVID-19 measures, medication self-administration, and neurological assessments
AdministratorAdministratorInterviewed regarding SNF ABN, infection control, medication self-administration, neurological assessments, and hot water temperature issues
LPN KKLicensed Practical NurseObserved not wearing eye protection during COVID-19 outbreak; interviewed about PPE use
CNA MMCertified Nurse AideObserved not wearing eye protection; interviewed about PPE use
RN TTRegistered NurseInterviewed about visitor screening, PPE use, outbreak status, neurological assessments
Medical Director JJJMedical DirectorInterviewed about lack of assessment for medication self-administration
Maintenance CCMaintenance StaffResponsible for checking and adjusting hot water temperatures
Maintenance Director BBMaintenance DirectorInterviewed about hot water temperature issues and monitoring

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 82 Deficiencies: 11 Date: Jul 2, 2022

Visit Reason
A standard survey was conducted from June 28, 2022 through July 2, 2022, including complaint investigations for multiple complaint intake numbers.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with Medicare/Medicaid regulations, with deficiencies in resident self-administration of medications, Medicaid/Medicare coverage notifications, abuse reporting and investigation, PASARR screening, quality of care related to falls, hot water temperature safety, infection prevention and control including COVID-19 protocols, infection preventionist qualifications, COVID-19 reporting, testing, and vaccination policies and documentation.

Deficiencies (11)
Failed to ensure assessments were completed to determine residents' ability to self-administer medications safely and accurately for two residents.
Failed to provide Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN) for two residents.
Failed to ensure allegations of abuse were reported to the facility Administrator and State Survey Agency and failed to thoroughly investigate abuse allegations.
Failed to complete a Level I Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) for two residents.
Failed to assess residents for neurological changes after unwitnessed falls for two residents.
Failed to monitor and maintain hot water at a safe temperature for six resident rooms.
Failed to establish and maintain an effective infection prevention and control program, including proper COVID-19 screening, PPE use, social distancing, and outbreak management.
Failed to designate at least one qualified infection preventionist responsible for the facility's infection prevention and control program.
Failed to timely inform residents, representatives, and families of confirmed COVID-19 cases and mitigating actions.
Failed to perform routine and outbreak COVID-19 testing for all staff and residents per CMS guidelines.
Failed to develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure all residents and staff were offered COVID-19 vaccination with education and documentation of vaccination status.
Report Facts
Resident census: 82 Staff count: 98 Hot water temperature: 138.1 Hot water temperature: 130.2 Hot water temperature: 124.1 Staff vaccination rate: 98.5 Staff total: 132 Residents with unknown vaccination status: 7 Unvaccinated staff: 11

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN BBBLicensed Practical NurseNamed in abuse allegation and investigation
DONDirector of NursingNamed in multiple interviews related to deficiencies
AdministratorNamed in multiple interviews related to deficiencies
LPN KKLicensed Practical NurseNamed in relation to COVID-19 vaccination and PPE use
CNA WWCertified Nurse AideNamed in relation to COVID-19 vaccination status
CNA XXCertified Nurse Aide (agency)Named in relation to COVID-19 vaccination status

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 14 Date: Jul 2, 2022

Visit Reason
The inspection was conducted due to complaints and allegations regarding medication self-administration, abuse reporting, Medicaid/Medicare coverage notices, infection control, and other regulatory compliance issues.

Complaint Details
The complaint investigation included allegations of failure to assess medication self-administration, failure to report and investigate abuse, failure to provide Medicaid/Medicare notices, failure to maintain safe water temperatures, and failure to implement effective infection control and COVID-19 prevention measures.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure proper assessments for medication self-administration, timely abuse reporting and investigation, notification of Medicaid/Medicare coverage, maintenance of safe hot water temperatures, effective infection control practices including COVID-19 screening, PPE use, social distancing, outbreak testing, vaccination policies, and facility-wide resource assessment.

Deficiencies (14)
F 0554: The facility failed to assess residents' ability to self-administer medications safely and accurately, and lacked policies and procedures for medication self-administration.
F 0582: The facility failed to provide Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice (SNF ABN) to residents or their representatives for Medicare coverage and potential liability.
F 0609: The facility failed to timely report suspected abuse and failed to thoroughly investigate allegations of abuse for a resident and a staff member.
F 0610: The facility failed to respond appropriately to alleged abuse by not thoroughly investigating and reporting the incidents.
F 0645: The facility failed to complete PASARR Level 1 screenings accurately and timely for residents with mental disorders or intellectual disabilities.
F 0684: The facility failed to provide neurological assessments after unwitnessed falls for residents, missing documentation of required neurological checks.
F 0689: The facility failed to maintain hot water temperatures within safe limits in six resident rooms, with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
F 0838: The facility failed to conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine necessary resources for resident care during day-to-day operations and emergencies.
F 0880: The facility failed to implement an effective infection prevention and control program, including visitor screening, proper PPE use during COVID-19 outbreak, and social distancing during communal activities.
F 0882: The facility failed to designate a qualified infection preventionist responsible for the infection prevention and control program.
F 0885: The facility failed to timely inform residents, representatives, and families of confirmed COVID-19 cases and mitigating actions in the facility.
F 0886: The facility failed to perform routine and outbreak COVID-19 testing for all staff and residents as per CMS guidelines, including failure to identify outbreak and conduct broad-based testing.
F 0887: The facility failed to educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to eligible individuals, and properly document vaccination status.
F 0888: The facility failed to ensure all staff, including contract staff, were vaccinated for COVID-19 or had an exemption in place, and lacked policies and procedures for COVID-19 vaccination.
Report Facts
Residents census: 82 Staff count: 98 Hot water temperature: 138.1 COVID-19 positive cases: 4 Staff vaccination rate: 98.5 Unvaccinated staff: 4 Partially vaccinated staff: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
LPN BBBLicensed Practical NurseNamed in abuse allegation and investigation findings
Medical Director JJJMedical DirectorInterviewed regarding medication self-administration policy and assessments
AdministratorInterviewed regarding multiple compliance issues including COVID-19 policies and notifications
Director of Nursing (DON)Director of NursingInterviewed regarding multiple compliance issues including infection control and abuse reporting
Human Resources Director MMMHuman Resources DirectorInterviewed regarding abuse complaint investigations
Registered Nurse TTRegistered NurseInterviewed regarding medication self-administration and COVID-19 testing and notifications

Inspection Report

Abbreviated Survey
Census: 66 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Mar 18, 2021

Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended Survey was conducted to investigate complaints #GA00212249 and #GA00212790.

Complaint Details
Complaints #GA00212249 and #GA00212790 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.
Findings
The complaints were unsubstantiated and no regulatory violations were cited during the survey.

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Abbreviated Survey
Census: 67 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Dec 3, 2020

Visit Reason
An Abbreviated/Partial Extended survey was conducted from 12/1/2020 through 12/3/2020 to investigate multiple complaint intake numbers.

Complaint Details
Complaints GA00209586, GA00207963, GA00206579, GA00205511, GA00205366, GA00205348, GA00205087 and GA00203241 were unsubstantiated.
Findings
All complaints investigated during the survey were unsubstantiated and no regulatory violations were cited.

Report Facts
Complaint intake numbers investigated: 8

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Routine
Census: 73 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 11, 2020

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness Survey and a COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey were conducted to assess the facility's 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.

Report Facts
Total census: 73

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Re-Inspection
Census: 76 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 29, 2020

Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of deficiencies cited in the Infection Control Focused Survey conducted on 2020-07-21.

Findings
All deficiencies cited in the previous Infection Control Focused Survey were found to be corrected during this revisit survey.

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Abbreviated Survey
Census: 73 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jul 21, 2020

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Infection Control Survey was conducted to assess the facility's compliance with infection prevention and control regulations related to COVID-19.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with infection control regulations due to failure to screen state surveyors for COVID-19 symptoms, improper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) by environmental service staff, failure to perform hand hygiene, and inadequate cleaning of high-touch surfaces.

Deficiencies (4)
Failure to screen state surveyor for COVID-19 respiratory symptoms upon entry into the facility.
Environmental service staff not properly donning PPE, including wearing a surgical mask below the nose and cleaning resident rooms without gloves.
Environmental service staff moving between resident rooms without performing hand hygiene.
Environmental service staff not cleaning high-touch surfaces with disinfectant.
Report Facts
Resident census: 73

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
EVS AAEnvironmental Service StaffObserved not properly donning PPE, not performing hand hygiene, and not cleaning high-touch surfaces
EVS DirectorEnvironmental Services DirectorProvided expectations for cleaning and PPE use, confirmed EVS AA attended in-services
AdministratorInterviewed regarding discontinuation of COVID-19 screening questions
Director of NursingInfection Control PreventionistInterviewed regarding discontinuation of COVID-19 screening questions
Registered Nurse SupervisorConducted temperature check of surveyor but did not ask COVID-19 screening questions

Inspection Report

Routine
Census: 83 Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 10, 2020

Visit Reason
A COVID-19 Focused Emergency Preparedness and Infection Control Survey was conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on April 10, 2020.

Findings
The facility was found in compliance with 42 CFR 483.73 related to emergency preparedness and 42 CFR 483.80 related to infection control regulations, implementing CMS and CDC recommended practices for COVID-19.

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Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 6, 2019

Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted on 8/5/19 through 8/6/19 to verify correction of deficiencies from the 5/31/19 Recertification Survey and to investigate complaints GA00197930 and GA00197233.

Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Numbers GA00197930 and GA00197233 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
All deficiencies cited in the 5/31/19 Recertification Survey were found to be corrected. The complaint investigations for GA00197930 and GA00197233 were unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.

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Re-Inspection
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Aug 6, 2019

Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted on 8/5/19 through 8/6/19 in conjunction with complaint investigations of Intake Numbers GA00197930 and GA00197233.

Complaint Details
Complaint Intake Numbers GA00197930 and GA00197233 were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated with no deficiencies cited.
Findings
All deficiencies cited as a result of the 5/31/19 Recertification Survey were found to be corrected. The complaint investigations were unsubstantiated and no deficiencies were cited.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 16, 2019

Visit Reason
A Follow-Up Survey was conducted to verify that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected.

Findings
The surveyor noted that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected during this follow-up visit.

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Life Safety
Census: 78 Capacity: 100 Deficiencies: 2 Date: May 29, 2019

Visit Reason
A 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 conduct required fire smoke detector sensitivity testing and failure to maintain fire protection systems, including loaded sprinkler heads that could delay activation, placing residents and staff at risk.

Deficiencies (2)
Failure to conduct required fire smoke detector sensitivity testing within the last 2 years.
Failure to maintain fire protection systems in optimum condition, including loaded sprinkler heads in corridor/hallway and Activities room.
Report Facts
Census: 78 Total Capacity: 100 Staff and Residents at risk: 40

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff MConfirmed findings related to fire smoke detector testing and sprinkler system deficiencies during facility tour

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Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 7, 2018

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A complaint survey was conducted on 2018-11-01 to investigate complaints #GA00192389 by a Qualified Surveyor to determine compliance with Federal and State Long Term Care Requirements.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation for complaint #GA00192389; no deficiencies were found.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the complaint investigation survey.

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Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Nov 1, 2018

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A complaint survey was conducted to investigate complaints #GA00192347 by a Qualified Surveyor to determine compliance with Federal and State Long Term Care Requirements.

Complaint Details
Complaint investigation related to complaint #GA00192347; no deficiencies were found.
Findings
No deficiencies were cited during the complaint survey.

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Re-Inspection
Census: 76 Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 31, 2018

Visit Reason
A revisit survey was conducted to verify correction of deficiencies cited during the April 12, 2018 Annual Survey.

Findings
All deficiencies cited as a result of the April 12, 2018 Annual Survey were found to be corrected.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: May 29, 2018

Visit Reason
A Follow-Up Survey was conducted to verify that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected.

Findings
The surveyor noted that all previously cited deficiencies had been corrected at the time of the follow-up survey.

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Life Safety
Census: 73 Capacity: 100 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Apr 11, 2018

Visit Reason
A Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements related to fire safety and emergency preparedness.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with emergency lighting documentation, sprinkler system maintenance, and electrical safety requirements. Specific deficiencies included failure to document emergency light testing, sprinkler heads obstructed in two locations, and a voided circuit space in an electrical panel posing shock risk.

Deficiencies (3)
Failure to keep proper records of operational safety checks for emergency egress lighting.
Sprinkler heads found loaded in two separate locations, compromising fire protection readiness.
Voided circuit space in electrical panel could cause electrical shock to staff.
Report Facts
Staff and residents at risk: 30 Staff at risk: 2

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff MConfirmed findings during facility tour and interviews related to emergency lighting, sprinkler system, and electrical panel deficiencies.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Oct 2, 2017

Visit Reason
A follow-up to the Recertification survey of August 3, 2017 was conducted to verify correction of previous deficiencies.

Findings
All deficiencies identified in the prior survey were corrected, and the facility was found to be in substantial compliance as of September 15, 2017.

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Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Sep 25, 2017

Visit Reason
A Follow-Up Survey was conducted to verify that all previously cited survey tags have been corrected.

Findings
The survey noted that all previously cited deficiencies had been corrected.

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Life Safety
Census: 87 Capacity: 100 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jul 31, 2017

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The Life Safety Code Survey was conducted to assess compliance with Medicare/Medicaid participation requirements related to fire safety and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code standards.

Findings
The facility was found not in substantial compliance with fire safety requirements, including failure to properly maintain fire protection equipment such as sprinkler systems and electrical utilities, which could place residents and staff at risk.

Deficiencies (3)
Sprinkler system maintenance and testing not properly conducted; a loaded sprinkler head in the laundry could impair the sprinkler system.
Failure to assure all fire protection equipment was properly maintained, risking 16 residents and staff in the event of fire.
Utilities - Gas and Electric: Failure to assure against shock or electrical hazard; a multiple-outlet power strip was found on the floor in the dietary manager's office.
Report Facts
Residents at risk: 16 Staff at risk: 16 Staff at risk: 10

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