Inspection Reports for VIVA Senior Living at Albany

1721 Beattie Road, Albany, GA 31721, GA, 31721

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Inspection Report Summary

The most recent inspection on February 20, 2025, identified deficiencies related to medication management, specifically delays in timely medication refills that led to missed doses for one resident. Earlier inspections were mostly clean or did not note similar issues, indicating this concern was a more recent finding. Inspectors cited problems with medication procurement and staff confusion about medication availability. Complaint investigations included one substantiated case involving medication delays, while another complaint was unsubstantiated. This suggests a recent emergence of medication management issues that were not previously noted in the facility’s inspection history.

Deficiencies (last 1 years)

Deficiencies (over 1 years) 1 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.

80% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/year

Deficiencies per year

4 3 2 1 0
2025
Inspection Report Complaint Investigation Deficiencies: 1 Feb 20, 2025
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint intake #GA50001127 and intake #GA00249962 involving medication management issues at the facility.
Findings
The investigation found that the facility failed to ensure timely procurement of medication refills for 1 of 3 sampled residents, resulting in missed doses of Pregabalin 50 mg on multiple dates in August 2024. Staff interviews revealed confusion and lack of medication availability despite a refill being ordered and signed for.
Complaint Details
Investigation of complaint intake #GA50001127 found no rule violations. Investigation of intake #GA00249962 found rule violations related to medication procurement delays and missed doses.
Severity Breakdown
SS= D: 1
Deficiencies (1)
DescriptionSeverity
Failed to ensure timely refills of prescribed medications to prevent interruption in routine dosing for Resident #1.SS= D
Report Facts
Missed medication doses: 3 Medication capsules: 180
Employees Mentioned
NameTitleContext
Staff AInterviewed regarding medication delivery and supply
Staff BInterviewed regarding medication refill ordering
Staff CInterviewed regarding medication pass and refill observation
Staff DInterviewed regarding medication receipt and storage

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