FITZGERALD NURSING HOME

Category: Nursing Home

185 BOWEN'S MILL HIGHWAY
FITZGERALD, GA 31750
Medicare, Medicaid  
Capacity: 78 beds  
CMS Rating:   

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Fitzgerald Nursing Home Details

Resident Capacity:78

Fitzgerald Nursing Home Costs

Reimbursement:Medicare, Medicaid

CMS Inspection Results for FITZGERALD NURSING HOME

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

  • 07/10/2008 Health Survey for FITZGERALD NURSING HOME
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Mistreatment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents receive treatment/services to continue to be able to care for themselves, unless a change is unavoidable. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Tell each resident who can get Medicaid benefits about 1) which items and services Medicaid covers and which the resident must pay for; or 2) how to apply for Medicaid, along with the names and addresses of State groups that can help. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 07/10/2008 Fire Safety Survey for FITZGERALD NURSING HOME
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
an approved automatic sprinkler system connected to the fire alarm system. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Exits and Egress
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
exits that are accessible at all times. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 08/23/2007 Health Survey for FITZGERALD NURSING HOME
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Have a program to keep infection from spreading. Widespread Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Mistreatment
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Pattern Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give proper treatment to residents with feeding tubes to prevent problems (such as aspiration pneumonia, diarrhea, vomiting, dehydration, metabolic abnormalities, nasal-pharyngeal ulcers) and help restore eating skills, if possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 09/21/2006 Health Survey for FITZGERALD NURSING HOME
Administration
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Keep accurate and appropriate medical records. Pattern Potential for minimal harm
Environmental
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Store, cook, and give out food in a safe and clean way. Widespread Potential for minimal harm
Quality Care
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
Give professional services that follow each resident's written care plan. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident's nutritional needs were met. Isolated Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

 

  • 09/21/2006 Fire Safety Survey for FITZGERALD NURSING HOME
Corridor Walls and Doors
DeficiencyScopeLevel of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Widespread Potential for minimal harm

 


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