3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Dahlonega, GA
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $52,548 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
222 Moore Drive, Dahlonega, GA
(706) 864-3045
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
102
Certified beds
Average residents
74
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
C. Ross Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2004-07-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.31
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.01
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.66
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.70
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
80%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
67%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 4.6 |
2.2
2.4 pts worse
|
1.9
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 7.8 |
2.0
5.8 pts worse
|
1.8
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.2%
8.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.0%
5 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 6.0% |
3.2%
2.8 pts worse
|
3.3%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 17.4% |
9.6%
7.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.5% |
5.9%
3.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 38.6% |
20.7%
17.9 pts worse
|
19.6%
19 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 50.0% |
21.4%
28.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
33.3 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 | 34.4% |
17.9%
16.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
18.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 25.2% |
16.2%
9 pts worse
|
14.9%
10.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
1.1%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 5.7% |
2.5%
3.2 pts worse
|
1.7%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.9% |
16.1%
3.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.6% |
6.2%
5.6 pts better
|
5.1%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.0% |
80.4%
5.6 pts better
|
81.7%
4.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 20.2% |
12.2%
8 pts worse
|
12.0%
8.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 5.3% |
2.2%
3.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
3.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.9% |
78.2%
9.7 pts better
|
79.7%
8.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 39.0% |
24.2%
14.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
15.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-11-25
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2025-11-25
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 2024-09-30
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-09-30
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-10-10
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 2024-10-10
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 2024-10-10
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-10-10
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-05-25
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-23
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $52,548
Fine
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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