0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Dahlonega, GA
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
200 Mountain Park Drive, Dahlonega, GA
(706) 482-3000
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
60
Certified beds
Average residents
58
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Ethica Health
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2015-06-26
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.68
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.48
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.27
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.22
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
65%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.7 |
2.2
0.5 pts worse
|
1.9
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
2.0
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.4% |
91.2%
6.2 pts better
|
93.4%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.3% |
95.0%
3.3 pts better
|
95.5%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
3.2%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.0% |
9.6%
3.6 pts better
|
11.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.5% |
5.9%
1.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.1% |
20.7%
1.6 pts better
|
19.6%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 17.8% |
21.4%
3.6 pts better
|
16.7%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.0% |
17.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.9% |
16.2%
2.3 pts better
|
14.9%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 3.0% |
1.1%
1.9 pts worse
|
1.0%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.0% |
2.5%
2.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
3.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 6.7% |
16.1%
9.4 pts better
|
19.8%
13.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.9% |
6.2%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 82.7% |
80.4%
2.3 pts better
|
81.7%
1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 0.0% |
12.2%
12.2 pts better
|
12.0%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.2% |
24.2%
2 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2025-05-17
Inspection history
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-04-28
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Not marked corrected
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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