Inspection Reports for The Gardens of Rose Hill

571 S. Sycamore Street Rose Hill, NC 28458, Rose Hill, NC, 28458

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Deficiencies (last 8 years)

Deficiencies (over 8 years) 5.3 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

2% worse than North Carolina average
North Carolina average: 5.2 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

12 9 6 3 0
2015
2017
2019
2020
2022
2023
2024
2025

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 1 Date: Aug 7, 2025

Visit Reason
This is a Construction Section Construction Biennial Follow-Up Survey conducted to verify correction of previously identified deficiencies.

Findings
The facility has not corrected all deficiencies; specifically, the HVAC equipment is not maintained in an operable condition, with 5 heat pumps not working and corridor temperatures between 78-79 degrees Fahrenheit.

Deficiencies (1)
Facility is not maintaining its HVAC equipment in an operable condition; 5 heat pumps are not working causing corridor temperatures to approach 80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Report Facts
Heat pumps not working: 5 Temperature reading: 78 Temperature reading: 79

Inspection Report

Capacity: 45 Deficiencies: 5 Date: May 13, 2025

Visit Reason
The inspection was a Construction Section Construction Biennial Survey conducted to assess compliance with building codes and regulations applicable to the facility's original 12-bed section and the 33-bed addition.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including unsafe electrical outlets in wet locations, failure to maintain fire safety equipment and building systems in safe and operable condition, non-operable plumbing components, HVAC equipment issues, and non-functioning exhaust fans in required areas.

Deficiencies (5)
Electrical outlets in wet locations lack ground fault interrupters and missing in-use outlet cover.
Fire safety components not maintained in safe and operating condition, including rusted sprinkler escutcheons, missing sprinkler escutcheon in room 208, and fire alarm panel trouble due to inoperable air compressor.
Plumbing components not maintained in operable condition; left hot water heater in 200 hall mechanical room not working.
HVAC equipment not maintained in operable condition; five heat pumps not working causing corridor temperatures between 78-79°F exceeding the 80°F egress limit.
Exhaust fan in soiled utility room not working, violating ventilation requirements.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 45 Number of heat pumps not working: 5

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Aug 14, 2024

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The Adult Care Licensure Section conducted an annual and follow-up survey on August 06, 2024 and August 13-14, 2024 to assess compliance with licensed health professional support and medication administration regulations.

Findings
The facility failed to ensure quarterly licensed health professional support evaluations were completed for one sampled resident and failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered for three sampled residents, including errors with medications for high blood pressure, asthma, hyperphosphatemia, irritable bowel syndrome, and nerve pain. Documentation and adherence to medication parameters such as vital sign checks prior to administration were inadequate.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to ensure quarterly licensed health professional support evaluations were completed for 1 of 5 sampled residents with LHPS tasks.
Failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered for 3 of 5 sampled residents including errors with medications for high blood pressure, asthma, hyperphosphatemia, irritable bowel syndrome, and nerve pain.
Report Facts
Sampled residents with medication errors: 3 Sampled residents with LHPS evaluation failure: 1 Dates of survey: Annual and follow-up survey conducted on August 06, 2024 and August 13-14, 2024. Medication doses not administered due to dialysis: 0

Inspection Report

Capacity: 45 Deficiencies: 4 Date: Aug 24, 2023

Visit Reason
The inspection was a Construction Section Construction Biennial Survey to ensure compliance with North Carolina State Building Code and Regulations for Adult Care Homes.

Findings
The facility was found to have multiple deficiencies including unsafe and inoperable shower rooms, electrical outlets in wet locations lacking ground fault interrupters, plumbing system issues such as an incorrect air gap on the ice machine drain, and non-operable exhaust fans in various areas.

Deficiencies (4)
The shower rooms are not kept in a safe and operable manner; the SPA shower in the 100 hall is missing tiles and grout is stained.
Electrical outlets in wet locations are not GFCI protected, including multiple outlets in the laundry room, behind hot water heaters, and outside the rear of the facility.
The plumbing system is not maintained properly; the ice machine drain lacks the correct 2 inch air gap.
Exhaust fans in the 100 hall housekeeping closet and 100 hall Spa are not working.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 45

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2 Date: Jun 24, 2022

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The Adult Care Licensure Section conducted an annual and follow-up survey on June 22-24, 2022 to assess compliance with medication administration and other regulatory requirements.

Findings
The facility failed to administer medications as ordered for residents, including errors with topical pain medications for Resident #7 and failure to observe residents taking medications for Residents #1 and #6. Medication aides left medications unattended and did not follow proper administration protocols.

Deficiencies (2)
Failed to administer medications as ordered by the primary care provider for Resident #7, including errors with topical pain medications.
Medication aides failed to observe residents taking their morning medications for Residents #1 and #6, leaving medications unattended.
Report Facts
Medication error rate: 7 Medication errors observed: 2 Medication administration opportunities: 28

Inspection Report

Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jan 14, 2020

Visit Reason
The Adult Care Licensure Section conducted an annual survey and complaint investigation on January 14-16, 2020.

Complaint Details
The inspection included a complaint investigation as part of the annual survey conducted from January 14-16, 2020.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain cleanliness and protect food from contamination in the kitchen and food storage areas, and failed to administer medications as ordered to one resident. Additionally, the facility failed to observe proper medication administration procedures by leaving a steroid cream in a resident's room.

Deficiencies (3)
Failed to protect food from contamination and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food storage areas, including rusty shelves, undated food items, condensation and ice in freezer, greasy oven knobs, and deteriorating microwave seal.
Failed to administer medications as ordered to Resident #2, including ketoconazole shampoo, Jublia, ferrous sulfate, lansoprazole, cetirizine, and furosemide.
Failed to observe medication administration by leaving steroid cream (Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1%) in Resident #3's room instead of applying it and returning it to the medication cart.
Report Facts
Medication doses missed: 6 Medication administration times: 3 Medication supply: 5 Medication supply: 22 Medication supply: 18 Medication supply: 27

Inspection Report

Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 4 Date: Jun 12, 2019

Visit Reason
The visit was a Biennial Follow Up Construction Survey to address previously cited deficiencies from the Biennial Construction Survey that require corrective action.

Findings
The facility was found not to be maintained free of hazards, including a broken concrete bench with a rough edge on the patio. Additionally, fire safety equipment was not maintained in operating condition, including a non-operational 4" butterfly valve for the dry sprinkler system, missing cover for fire alarm connections in the wet system riser, and sprinkler heads around the kitchen hood coated with grease and dust.

Deficiencies (4)
Patio - the corner of one of the concrete benches has broken off leaving a rough hard edge.
Fire safety equipment not maintained in operating condition: 4" butterfly valve for dry system not operational.
Fire alarm connection cover for flow switch in wet system riser is missing.
Sprinkler heads around kitchen hood coated with grease and dust.

Inspection Report

Capacity: 45 Deficiencies: 11 Date: Apr 17, 2019

Visit Reason
The inspection was a Construction Section Biennial Survey to assess compliance with building codes and regulations applicable to the facility's original 12-bed section and the 33-bed addition.

Findings
Multiple deficiencies were identified including unsecured janitor closets with cleaning agents, unsafe and unmaintained outside premises, poor housekeeping and furnishings, lack of fire safety rehearsal records, fire safety system penetrations and equipment not maintained in safe operating condition, fire doors propped open, electrical hazards, and inadequate exhaust ventilation.

Deficiencies (11)
Cleaning agents, bleaches and other substances were not kept locked or monitored while in use.
Outside premises were not maintained in a clean and safe condition with fascia trim pulling away and sections fallen off.
Furnishings and equipment were not kept clean and in good repair; ceilings had stains and mildew spots.
Facility was not maintained free of hazards; broken concrete bench with rough edges.
Fire rehearsal drill logs were not available for review.
Holes or gaps at penetrations through fire resistant rated ceilings could allow fire and smoke to spread beyond the area of origin.
Fire safety equipment not maintained in operating condition including non-operational butterfly valve, missing covers, and grease-coated sprinkler heads.
Unapproved devices used to keep doors open, impeding quick closure to limit fire and smoke spread.
Items stored to the ceiling obstructing 18" clearance below sprinkler heads.
Electrical equipment not maintained safely; GFCI receptacle near sink did not trip when tested.
Facility did not provide exhaust ventilation in required areas; exhaust fan system not operational in back right wing.
Report Facts
Total licensed capacity: 45

Inspection Report

Capacity: 45 Deficiencies: 3 Date: Jun 6, 2017

Visit Reason
The inspection was a biennial construction survey to ensure the facility meets applicable building codes and regulations for adult care homes, including fire safety and physical plant requirements.

Findings
The survey found deficiencies including inadequate documentation of fire safety rehearsals on each shift, corridor doors that do not close and latch properly presenting fire safety risks, and hot water temperatures exceeding the maximum allowed limit, posing a risk of burns to residents.

Deficiencies (3)
Records of fire safety rehearsals on each shift lacked sufficient description of what the rehearsals involved.
Corridor doors to bedrooms 210, 213, and 214 would not latch when closed; the door between the kitchen and dining room was wedged open; a blanket blocked the door to bedroom 210 from closing (corrected during survey).
Hot water temperature in the dining room hall bathroom was 121 degrees F, exceeding the maximum allowed 116 degrees F, posing a burn risk to residents.
Report Facts
Total licensed beds: 45 Hot water temperature: 121

Inspection Report

Capacity: 45 Deficiencies: 7 Date: Jun 17, 2015

Visit Reason
The inspection was a Biennial Construction Survey to ensure the facility meets applicable building codes and regulations for adult care homes of seven or more beds.

Findings
The facility had multiple deficiencies including a non-functioning NFPA 13 wet sprinkler system since January 2014, compromised one-hour fire rated walls and ceilings with unsealed penetrations, propped open fire rated doors, cross-corridor doors failing to latch, lack of monthly inspection of the kitchen range hood fire suppression system, ice machine drain line improperly installed, and hot water temperature exceeding the maximum allowed, posing safety risks to residents and staff.

Deficiencies (7)
NFPA 13 wet sprinkler system has been out of service since January 2014, requiring a 24 hour Fire Watch.
One-hour fire rated walls and ceilings compromised with holes and unsealed penetrations in multiple locations including attic smoke barrier wall, office closet, mechanical room, riser room, laundry, and medication preparation room.
Fire rated door to the pantry was propped open, preventing proper smoke and fire containment.
Cross-corridor doors near Administrator's office failed to latch closed upon fire alarm activation.
Range hood fire suppression system in the kitchen was not inspected monthly as required; no inspections performed this year.
Ice machine drain line extended into the floor drain, not maintained at least 2 inches above floor or drain, risking contamination.
Hot water temperature found to be 128 degrees F in community bathroom, exceeding maximum allowed 116 degrees F, risking burns to residents.
Report Facts
Facility licensed beds: 45 Hot water temperature: 128

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