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Parkside Center for Nursing and Rehab at Ellijay
1362 South Main Street
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-7881
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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
1/31/25
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/24 - 3/31/25
Inspection Date:
4/30/23
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/23 - 3/31/24
Inspection Date:
12/16/21
Complaint Reporting Period:
4/1/22 - 3/31/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies000
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies040
Infection Control Deficiencies010
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies120
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies000
Resident Rights Deficiencies100
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies070
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies210
Environmental Deficiencies010
Administration Deficiencies000
Detailed result for inspection on 1/31/25
Date of last standard health inspection:1/31/25Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
1/31/25Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/24 - 3/31/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:4
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Georgia:6.1
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
No Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

1/31/253/17/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

1/31/253/17/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

1/31/253/17/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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.

1/31/253/17/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Detailed result for inspection on 4/30/23
Date of last standard health inspection:4/30/23Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
3/7/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/23 - 3/31/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:16
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Georgia:5.2
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

4/30/236/14/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

4/30/236/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

4/30/236/14/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

4/30/236/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

4/30/236/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

4/30/236/14/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

4/30/236/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

4/30/236/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

4/30/236/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

4/30/236/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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.

4/30/236/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Detailed result for inspection on 12/16/21
Date of last standard health inspection:12/16/21Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 4/1/22 - 3/31/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:0
Average number of Health Deficiencies in Georgia:3.8
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
No Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
No Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

1/31/253/17/25
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

3/7/244/15/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Many
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.
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