7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cumming, GA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $15,593 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
125 Samaritan Drive, Cumming, GA
(770) 889-0120
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
2 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
150
Certified beds
Average residents
134
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Cypress Skilled Nursing
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-07-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.38
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.19
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.74
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
74%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
2.2
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
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 | 93.6% |
91.2%
2.4 pts better
|
93.4%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.6% |
95.0%
4.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.8% |
3.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
9.6%
9.6 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.2% |
5.9%
0.7 pts better
|
5.4%
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.1% |
20.7%
0.6 pts better
|
19.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.6% |
21.4%
0.8 pts better
|
16.7%
3.9 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 | 26.0% |
17.9%
8.1 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.6% |
16.2%
5.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.1%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.7% |
2.5%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.0% |
16.1%
8.9 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.7% |
6.2%
1.5 pts better
|
5.1%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 71.4% |
80.4%
9 pts worse
|
81.7%
10.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.7% |
12.2%
3.5 pts better
|
12.0%
3.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.0% |
2.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 68.5% |
78.2%
9.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
11.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.4% |
24.2%
1.8 pts better
|
23.9%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Fire Safety
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Inspection history
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-03-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-22
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Health
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-05
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-06-09
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-06-09
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 2023-06-09
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2023-06-09
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 2021-12-19
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2021-12-19
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-12-19
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-12-19
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $4,429
Fine
Fine · fine $11,164
Fine
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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