Inspection visit
Inspection
Citations
9 citations recorded*CMS
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0291GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0353GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0371GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
- 0781GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
F656 - Comprehensive Care Plans
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F623 - Transfer and discharge-
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F758 - Medication Errors
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.
F755 - Pharmacy Services
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0221GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm
Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
FAQ · About this visit
Common questions about this visit
What happened during the January 31, 2025 survey of PARKSIDE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB AT ELLIJAY?
This was a inspection survey of PARKSIDE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB AT ELLIJAY on January 31, 2025. The surveyor cited 9 deficiencies, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.
Were any deficiencies cited at PARKSIDE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB AT ELLIJAY on January 31, 2025?
Yes, 9 deficiencies were cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours."
What type of survey was this?
This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.
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Next steps
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