Inspection Reports for Oaks at Habersham
5200 Habersham St, Savannah, GA 31405, United States, GA, 31405
Back to Facility ProfileInspection Report Summary
The most recent inspection on August 20, 2020, found no deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of isolated issues including failure to provide heated water due to maintenance problems, incomplete fire drills, medication administration errors, and staffing and abuse concerns. Complaint investigations substantiated some issues such as lack of hot water and an uncharged portable oxygen unit, while others were unsubstantiated. There were no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some past challenges but recent inspections indicate improvement in compliance.
Deficiencies (last 4 years)
Deficiencies (over 4 years)
1.5 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
69% better than Georgia average
Georgia average: 4.9 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Aug 20, 2020
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted to investigate complaint intakes #GA00207074 and GA00207093.
Complaint Details
Investigation began on 2020-08-11 and was completed on 2020-08-20. No rule violations were found.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Jul 21, 2020
Visit Reason
The purpose of this survey was to investigate intake #GA00205581, #GA00205976, and #GA00206192, which started on 2020-06-15 and completed on 2020-07-22.
Complaint Details
The investigation was complaint-driven based on intake numbers #GA00205581, #GA00205976, and #GA00206192. The complaint involved lack of hot water reported by residents and staff, with substantiation evident from interviews and document reviews.
Findings
The facility failed to provide heated water for residents' usage due to a maintenance issue involving a ruptured hot water line and subsequent repairs where the hot water heater valve was locked off and not turned back on, resulting in lack of hot water for several days affecting multiple residents, especially on the second floor.
Deficiencies (1)
Failed to provide heated water for residents' usage; hot water was not available for about 2 days due to a maintenance issue with a ruptured hot water line and improper repair.
Report Facts
Dates related to hot water issue: Apr 30, 2020
Dates related to hot water restoration: May 4, 2020
Duration of hot water outage: 6
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff B | Interviewed regarding maintenance issue and hot water outage | |
| Staff A | Knew about the lack of hot water and responded to requests for incident reports | |
| Staff C | Interviewed about pipe burst and water temperature checks | |
| Staff F | Reported some upstairs residents had no hot water |
Inspection Report
Monitoring
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Apr 6, 2020
Visit Reason
The purpose of this review is to monitor COVID 19 cases and assess infection control processes.
Findings
The report focuses on monitoring COVID-19 cases and evaluating the facility's infection control procedures.
Inspection Report
Routine
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 12, 2019
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the compliance inspection of the assisted living community.
Findings
The facility failed to comply with applicable fire and safety rules requiring one fire drill per quarter per shift, as only three fire drills were conducted during the 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shift between 1/11/18 and 8/12/19 instead of the required four.
Deficiencies (1)
Failure to conduct one fire drill per quarter per shift as required by the Office of the Safety Fire Commissioner.
Report Facts
Fire drills conducted: 3
Required fire drills: 4
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A interviewed regarding fire drill compliance |
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 5, 2018
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct a follow-up to the 8/27/18 inspection.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this inspection.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Aug 27, 2018
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint GA 00190703.
Complaint Details
Complaint GA 00190703 was investigated. The complaint was substantiated by observations and staff interviews indicating the oxygen unit was not functioning properly as required.
Findings
The facility failed to ensure that the portable oxygen unit for one resident was charged and functioning properly to dispense the prescribed amount of oxygen. Observations and staff interviews confirmed the unit was not charged during the visit, but corrective action was taken by plugging the unit to charge.
Deficiencies (1)
Failed to ensure the portable oxygen unit was charged and functioning properly for Resident #1.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff B | Interviewed regarding the portable oxygen unit functionality and charging status. | |
| Staff F | Interviewed and stated Resident #1 should have properly functioning oxygen at all times. |
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Dec 4, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint GA 00182200.
Complaint Details
Complaint GA 00182200 was investigated and found to have no rule violations.
Findings
No rule violations were cited as a result of this investigation.
Inspection Report
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies: 1
Date: Nov 21, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to investigate complaint GA 00181253.
Complaint Details
The visit was complaint-related to complaint GA 00181253.
Findings
The facility's staff failed to follow the written doctor's order for medication administration for 1 of 1 residents observed, as evidenced by leftover Eliquis pills returned to the pharmacy without explanation.
Deficiencies (1)
Facility staff failed to follow the written doctor's order for medication administration for 1 resident, resulting in leftover Eliquis pills being returned to the pharmacy without explanation.
Report Facts
Number of Eliquis pills returned: 153
Medication package counts: 5
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff A | Named in medication administration finding with no explanation for leftover medication |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Sep 14, 2017
Visit Reason
The purpose of this visit was to conduct the annual inspection and investigate complaint cases GA00179008, GA00179692, and GA00178554.
Complaint Details
The inspection included investigation of complaints GA00179008, GA00179692, and GA00178554. Findings included substantiated allegations of abuse and neglect involving Staff C, who was terminated on 2017-08-11.
Findings
The facility failed to maintain minimum staffing ratios to meet residents' ongoing health, safety, and care needs, and failed to protect residents from mental, verbal, sexual, and physical abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Staff C was specifically cited for inadequate staffing and abusive behavior, and was terminated prior to the inspection.
Deficiencies (2)
Failed to staff above the minimum on-site staff to resident ratio to meet residents' ongoing health, safety, and care needs.
Failed to provide each resident the right to be free from mental, verbal, sexual and physical abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Staff C | Named in findings related to inadequate staffing and abusive behavior toward residents. |
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