Inspection Reports for The Fountains in Cartersville

925 Douthit Ferry Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120, United States, GA, 30120

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on July 26, 2021, found no deficiencies following a complaint investigation. Earlier inspections showed mixed results, with the October 30, 2019 complaint investigation citing deficiencies related to protective care, activity choices, use of physical restraints, and timely injury reporting. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations prior to the most recent one included substantiated issues, while the latest complaint was unsubstantiated. The inspection history suggests improvement, with the most recent visit showing no cited violations after prior concerns.

Deficiencies (last 3 years)

Deficiencies (over 3 years) 1.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

73% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2019
2020
2021

Inspection Report

Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jul 26, 2021

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a compliance inspection and investigate intake #GA00213909.

Complaint Details
Investigation of intake #GA00213909 with no rule violations cited.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.

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Monitoring
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Apr 6, 2020

Visit Reason
The purpose of this review is to monitor COVID-19 cases and assess the infection control process.

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

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Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Oct 30, 2019

Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate intake # GA00200214.

Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related, investigating intake # GA00200214. The complaints involved failure to provide protective care, inappropriate activity choices leading to injury, improper use of physical restraints, and failure to report serious injuries to the Department.
Findings
The facility failed to provide protective care and watchful oversight to residents, resulting in multiple injuries including fractures from falls during transportation and activities. Additionally, the facility failed to ensure residents' rights regarding physical restraints and timely reporting of serious injuries to the Department.

Deficiencies (4)
Failed to provide protective care and watchful oversight, resulting in Resident #4 falling from a wheelchair secured on a bus and sustaining a right shoulder fracture.
Failed to choose activities and schedules consistent with residents' interests and assessments, resulting in Resident #6 fracturing a hip during a ring and toss activity.
Failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints, as evidenced by use of bed rails on Resident #1 without appropriate safeguards.
Failed to report serious injury requiring medical attention to the Department within 24 hours, as Resident #7's fractured pelvic was not reported.
Report Facts
Incident date: Sep 10, 2019 Incident date: Oct 1, 2019 Incident date: Oct 3, 2019 Number of residents in memory care unit referenced: 10

Employees mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff ATook responsibility for Resident #4's shoulder fracture due to improper seat belt use
Staff BConfirmed improper seat belt use leading to Resident #4's injury and confirmed Resident #7's injury was not reported
DDInterviewed regarding Resident #6's fall and use of bed rails for Resident #1
EEInterviewed regarding Resident #6's poor balance and injury
FFVisited frequently and commented on bed rails use for Resident #1
GGCommented on Resident #1's frequent movement and bed rails use
AAInterviewed about Resident #7's fall and injury

Inspection Report

Original Licensing
Deficiencies: 0 Date: Jun 13, 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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