Facility profile · CCN 115683
Parkside Center For Nursing And Rehab At Ellijay
20 federal citations on record , and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $15,593.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202620
Total citations
20
Last 3 years
3
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$15,593
Total fines
3
Overall ★ rating
Most common violation categories here
Most common F-tags at this facility
Citation history
20 on record| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint |
| Jan 31, 2025 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Jan 31, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard |
| Jan 31, 2025 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F803 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| Mar 7, 2024 | F801 | 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. | F | Complaint |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | G | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Standard |
| Apr 30, 2023 | F655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $15,593 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,963 | — |
| Apr 30, 2023 | Fine | $5,315 | — |
| Apr 30, 2023 | Fine | $5,315 | — |
About this record
A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court
judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have
the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.
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