A list of the most recent deficiencies for The Cottages at Rockmart. The list is based on the information provided by CMS from both standard inspections and from complaints filed by residents.
| Deficiency | Type of Deficiency | Deficiency Date | Date Corrected | Resulted from a Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-10-09 | N |
| Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-10-09 | N |
| Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-10-09 | N |
| Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-10-09 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-10-09 | N |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | Health | 2022-08-25 | 2022-10-09 | N |
| Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Fire Safety | 2022-09-01 | 2022-10-09 | N |
| Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-08 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-08 | 2018-08-10 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2018-05-10 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | Health | 2018-05-10 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | Health | 2018-05-10 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | Health | 2018-05-10 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| 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. | Health | 2018-05-10 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | Health | 2018-05-10 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Health | 2018-05-10 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | Health | 2018-05-10 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Fire Safety | 2018-05-08 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-08 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-08 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-08 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-08 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-08 | 2018-06-24 | N |
| Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Fire Safety | 2018-05-08 | 2018-06-24 | N |
