F54

CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME

Grade F 54/100 composite score

Non profit - CorporationSFF CandidateAbuse Citation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
1/5
Health Insp.
1/5
Quality
2/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

112

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

Total Fines

$64,214

Last Survey

N/A

386 BELAIRE DRIVE, HIAWASSEE, GA 30546
7068962231

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.70h
LPN
1.06h
CNA
2.05h
Total
3.80h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

KEPHART, MICHAEL

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jan 2016

TOWNSEND, NICHOLAS

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2016

BIERSCHENK, KEVIN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Feb 2019

DAVENPORT, RICK

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2019

GARY, THOMAS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2019

OWENBY, GREG

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2019

PARIS, DINAH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince May 2010

ROWE, STEVEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Aug 2015

TOWNSEND, NICHOLAS

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jun 2016

Penalties & Fines (1)

$64,214total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Jun 8, 2024Fine$64,214

Health Inspection Deficiencies (31)

June 8, 2024Health19 deficiencies5 severe
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0585FMinimal harm, Widespread

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0600JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0602JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0609JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0610JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0623DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0700EMinimal harm, Pattern

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0732CNo harm, Widespread

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0756DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0758DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0809EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0835LImmediate jeopardy, Widespread

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
0909EMinimal harm, Pattern

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 24, 2024
December 15, 2022Health8 deficiencies
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2023
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2023
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2023
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2023
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2023
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2023
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 29, 2023
October 10, 2019Health4 deficiencies
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 19, 2019
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 19, 2019
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 19, 2019
0814FMinimal harm, Widespread

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 19, 2019

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME?

CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME in HIAWASSEE, Georgia has a CareGrader grade of F (Poor), with a composite score of 53.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME?

CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME has an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME have?

CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME has 31 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). This facility has abuse citations on record. View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME been fined?

Yes. CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME has $64,214 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME have?

CHATUGE REGIONAL NURSING HOME has 112 certified beds with approximately 88 current residents (79% occupancy). The facility is located at 386 BELAIRE DRIVE, HIAWASSEE, Georgia 30546. It is a non profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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