Inspection Reports for Somerby Sandy Springs Senior Living

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake numbers #GA50004308 and #GA50003975, with the investigation starting and completing on 2025-08-15.

There were no rule violations cited as a result of this investigation.

Investigation was complaint-related based on intake numbers #GA50004308 and #GA50003975; no violations were found.

The visit was conducted to complete an investigation on intake #GA00252474 and to perform a Re-Licensure survey.

The survey was completed on 3/25/25 with no rule violations found as a result of this survey.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00251023 with an onsite visit conducted on 10/30/2024 and inspection completed on 10/31/2024.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

Investigation of intake #GA00251023 resulted in no rule violations.

The visit was conducted to investigate complaint intakes #GA00249464 and #GA00249457 through an unannounced inspection.

The inspection was completed with no rule violations cited.

The investigation was related to two complaint intakes (#GA00249464 and #GA00249457). No violations were found.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint intakes #GA00247379 and #GA00246669 through an unannounced onsite visit conducted on 2024-06-17.

The facility failed to ensure that residents received adequate and appropriate care as required by state law, specifically related to timely response and clearing of call pendants for 4 sampled residents. Multiple instances were documented where call pendants were not cleared or response times exceeded the 10-minute policy.

Investigation was initiated based on complaint intakes #GA00247379 and #GA00246669. Families had been complaining about delayed responses to call pendants. Staff interviews confirmed delays and uncertainty about timely clearing of call pendants.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00239127 with an onsite visit conducted on 10/5/23.

No rule violations were cited during the investigation.

Investigation of intake #GA00239127; no violations found.

The visit was conducted to investigate complaint intakes #GA00227183 and GA00227184 with an onsite visit on 2022-09-28 and investigation completion on 2022-10-12.

No rule violations were cited during the investigation.

Investigation of complaint intakes #GA00227183 and GA00227184 resulted in no rule violations being cited.

The visit was conducted to investigate intake #GA00223690 with an onsite visit on 2022-05-18 and the investigation completed on 2022-05-24.

No rule violations were cited during the investigation.

Investigation of intake #GA00223690; no rule violations were found.

The visit was conducted to investigate intakes #GA00221460, #GA00221681, #GA00221687, and #GA00221837, with the investigation starting on 2022-03-03 and completing on 2022-03-04.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

Investigation of four intakes (#GA00221460, #GA00221681, #GA00221687, #GA00221837) with no rule violations found.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00221297 and GA 00220939 and conduct the re-licensure inspection.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00218848 and #GA00219530 with an onsite visit made on 12/2/21 and the investigation completed on 12/10/21.

There were no rule violations cited during the investigation.

Investigation of complaint intakes #GA00218848 and #GA00219530 with no rule violations found.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint intakes #GA00218602, #GA00218623, and #GA00218671. An on-site visit was made on 11/2/21 and the investigation was completed on 11/10/21.

The facility failed to provide protective care and watchful oversight for one of three sampled residents (Resident #1), who eloped from the memory care unit without staff knowledge. The exit door alarm was activated but not heard by staff, and Resident #1 was found approximately 0.8 miles from the facility and returned without injury.

The investigation was triggered by complaint intakes #GA00218602, #GA00218623, and #GA00218671. Resident #1 eloped from the facility on 10/23/21, was found by staff and a bystander, and returned without injury. Staff were unaware of the elopement until notified by a staff member who saw the resident outside. The alarm on the exit door was activated but not heard by staff.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00217714. The investigation started on 2021-10-05 and was completed on 2021-10-07, including an unannounced visit on 2021-10-06.

The facility failed to maintain light fixtures in good working order, failed to store medications securely under lock and key, and failed to maintain confidentiality of resident personal information by leaving sensitive documents unattended in accessible areas.

Investigation of intake #GA00217714 conducted from 2021-10-05 to 2021-10-07 with an unannounced visit on 2021-10-06.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00216018. An onsite visit was made on 7/29/21 and the investigation was completed on 8/12/21.

The facility failed to keep the interior of the assisted living community in good repair and free from unsanitary conditions, including a leaking ceiling with mold in the dining room. Additionally, the facility failed to provide adequate care and services for 2 of 4 sampled residents, with concerns about slow pendant call response times and lack of documentation following a resident fall.

Investigation was initiated due to intake #GA00216018. The complaint involved unsanitary conditions related to a leaking ceiling and mold, and concerns about resident care including pendant call response times and fall incident documentation.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00215306.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

Investigation began 2021-06-30 and was completed 2021-07-07. No rule violations were found.

The visit was conducted to investigate intake #GA00214617 with an onsite visit on 6/4/2021 and the investigation completed on 6/11/2021.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

Investigation of intake #GA00214617 with no rule violations found.

The purpose of this visit was to conduct a compliance inspection and investigate intake #GA00212598, which involved allegations of financial theft from Resident #1.

The facility failed to provide oversight to ensure compliance with rules related to resident protection, specifically failing to safeguard Resident #1's personal property and finances. Unauthorized transactions totaling $20,229.69 were made from Resident #1's bank account by Staff B, who had access to the resident's room. The facility was not equipped with cameras on the floor and Staff B resigned during the investigation. Law enforcement was involved and the resident's bank was reimbursed in full.

The investigation was initiated due to a complaint of financial theft involving unauthorized charges on Resident #1's bank account from 01/26/2021 to 02/04/2021. Law enforcement was involved, and Staff B was identified as the alleged perpetrator. The bank reimbursed the resident in full. The investigation was ongoing with a warrant expected for Staff B.

The purpose of this inspection was to investigate intake #GA00210313.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

Investigation of intake #GA00210313 with no rule violations cited.

The visit was conducted to investigate complaint intakes #GA00206191 and GA00206117.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

Investigation began on 2020-07-09 and was completed on 2020-07-22. No rule violations were found.

The purpose of this inspection was to investigate intakes #GA00204554, #GA00205085, and #GA00205081. The investigation began on 2020-05-20 and was completed on 2020-06-18.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

Investigation of intakes #GA00204554, #GA00205085, and #GA00205081 with no rule violations cited.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00204346.

No citations were issued as a result of this investigation.

Investigation began on 2020-04-29 and was completed on 2020-06-22. No citations were issued.

The purpose of this review is to monitor COVID 19 cases and assess infection control processes.

The report focuses on monitoring COVID-19 cases and evaluating the facility's infection control procedures.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00202979 regarding concerns expressed by a resident of the Independent Living Community (ILC).

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation. The intake was determined to be outside the scope of regulations for the Assisted Living Community (ALC) since the concerns related to the Independent Living Community (ILC), not the ALC.

Investigation of intake #GA00202979 found no rule violations and was outside the scope of ALC regulations because the complaint concerned the Independent Living Community.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00200207 through an unannounced visit conducted on 2019-10-29, with the investigation completed on 2019-10-30.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this visit.

Investigation of intake #GA00200207 found no rule violations.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint #GA00198171 with an on-site visit made to the facility on 8/15/19 and the investigation completed on 10/22/19.

The facility failed to provide sufficient staff time to ensure proper care to prevent decubitus ulcers and contractures for 1 of 7 sampled residents, specifically Resident #1 who was found doubled diapered and not changed adequately.

Investigation of complaint #GA00198171 regarding inadequate care for Resident #1, substantiated by findings of insufficient staff care and improper diapering.

The visit was conducted to investigate complaints GA00197212 and GA00195205 and to review an increase in facility capacity.

No violations were cited as a result of this inspection.

Investigation of complaints GA00197212 and GA00195205; no violations found.

The visit was conducted to investigate intake #GA00196857 at the facility.

No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

Investigation of intake #GA00196857 with no rule violations found.

The purpose of this visit was to conduct an initial inspection and to investigate intake #GA00195930.

The facility failed to ensure staff received required physical examinations within 12 months prior to providing care, failed to comply with fire safety documentation requirements, and failed to report a serious injury to the Department within 24 hours as required.

The inspection included investigation of intake #GA00195930.

The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00194991, with an onsite visit made on 3/20/19 and the investigation completed on 3/29/19.

The facility was found to be serving more residents than its approved licensed capacity, housing 75 residents despite a licensed capacity of 72. Additionally, the facility failed to maintain a pest control program, resulting in unsafe conditions including ants and roaches in residents' rooms, with documented incidents involving Resident #4 and Resident #3.

The investigation was initiated due to intake #GA00194991 concerning pest infestations including ants and roaches in residents' rooms, with substantiated findings of unsafe conditions and inadequate pest control measures.