The most recent inspection on November 3, 2021, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a mixed pattern with some citations related mainly to medication documentation and staff certification issues. Prior reports also noted deficiencies in fire drill procedures and injury reporting. Complaint investigations mostly resulted in substantiated findings concerning medication administration and staff registry compliance, while other complaints were unsubstantiated. The facility’s inspection history shows some recurring administrative and procedural issues but no enforcement actions or fines were listed in the available reports.
Deficiencies (last 5 years)
Deficiencies (over 5 years)0.8 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake #GA00214956. An unannounced visit was made to the facility on 6/18/21, with the investigation started on 6/14/21 and completed on 7/23/21.
Findings
The facility failed to update the Medication Administration Record (MAR) each time medication was offered or taken for 3 of 6 sampled residents. Specific instances of missing documentation for multiple medications across several dates were identified for Residents #1, #2, and #3.
Complaint Details
Investigation was initiated based on intake #GA00214956. The complaint involved failure to properly document medication administration, including staff leaving medication in resident's bedroom without observation and residents needing to remind staff for medication assistance.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Failed to update the Medication Administration Record (MAR) each time medication was offered or taken for 3 of 6 sampled residents.
SS= D
Report Facts
Residents with MAR documentation issues: 3Sampled residents: 6
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the compliance inspection and to investigate self-reported complaint #GA00193791.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that all Certified Medication Aides (CMAs) working in the facility were listed on the CMA registry as active and in good standing for 3 of 5 sampled CMAs. Specifically, Staff B's registry expired in 10/2018, and Staff E and Staff F had not paid the required fee for their registries.
Complaint Details
Investigation of self-reported complaint #GA00193791. The complaint was substantiated by findings related to Certified Medication Aide registry status.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Facility failed to ensure that all Certified Medication Aides were listed on the CMA registry as active and in good standing for 3 of 5 sampled CMAs (Staff B, E, F).
SS= D
Report Facts
Number of sampled CMAs not in good standing: 3Number of sampled CMAs reviewed: 5Registry expiration date: 201810Registry fee: 25
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Staff B
Certified Medication Aide whose registry expired and was not active in the CMA registry.
Staff E
Certified Medication Aide who had not paid the $25 fee for registry renewal.
Staff F
Certified Medication Aide who had not paid the $25 fee for registry renewal.
Staff A
Interviewed staff who provided information about CMA registry status.
The purpose of this visit was to conduct an annual inspection of the facility on 3/30/2018.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that fire drills were conducted in compliance with fire safety regulations, specifically that fire drills were not conducted on rotating shifts so that each shift rehearsed a fire drill once per quarter.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Fire drills were not conducted on rotating shifts so that each shift rehearsed a fire drill once per quarter.
SS= D
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Staff D acknowledged the fire drills documentation provided an accurate account of the drills conducted.
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the annual inspection of the facility.
Findings
The facility failed to report a serious injury requiring medical attention to the Department as required. Specifically, a resident who sustained a subdural hematoma after a fall was not reported because staff believed only deaths needed to be reported.
Severity Breakdown
D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
Description
Severity
Facility failed to ensure that all serious injuries requiring medical attention were reported to the Department for 1 of 1 residents.
D
Report Facts
Resident involved: 1Incident date: Aug 27, 2016
Employees Mentioned
Name
Title
Context
Staff A
Interviewed regarding failure to report injury to Department
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