EAST LAKE ARBOR Nursing Home


EAST LAKE ARBOR (CCN: 115482) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in DECATUR, GA (30030). It is designated as a Special Focus Facility. The facility has an overall rating of 2/5, health inspection rating of 1/5, and a staffing rating of 1/5. It offers 103 certified beds and maintains an average of 92.4 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 3.36759 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since September 1, 1989 and the last listed health inspection was on October 4, 2023, The facility is located in De Kalb county and provides senior and nursing home care.

EAST LAKE ARBOR Summary


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Provider Name: EAST LAKE ARBOR

Address: 304 FIFTH AVENUE, DECATUR, GA 30030

Phone: (404) 373-6231

County: De Kalb (370)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 103

Average Residents Per Day: 92.4 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: GADECATUR SNF LLC

First Approved Date: September 1, 1989

Affiliated Entity: CARE NETWORK (107)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status: SFF Candidate

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 2 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 1 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Short Stay QM Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Rating: 1 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.21759, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8608, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.2891, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 1.1500

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.36759

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 3.07998, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.2785

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.0000

Nurse Staff Turnover: 75.6, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 80.0, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 1, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.0413, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.8722, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.4957

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.21319, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 0.7283, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.2197

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.11351

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.84760

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2023-10-04 (Score: 255), Cycle 2: 2021-12-08 (Score: 52), Cycle 3: 2018-09-23 (Score: 1290)

Total Weighted Health Score: 368.50

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 10

Infection Control Citations: 10

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 7, Total Fines in Dollars: 357490.42, Payment Denials Number: 1, Total Penalties Number: 8

Location and GPS: 304 FIFTH AVENUE,DECATUR,GA,30030 (33.7535, -84.305)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

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

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Severity: J - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-10-04

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2021-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-22

Citation on 2021-12-08

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-08

Citation on 2021-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-22

Citation on 2021-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-08

Citation on 2021-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-01-22

Citation on 2021-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-08

Citation on 2021-12-08

Type: Health, Deficiency: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-08

Citation on 2021-04-30

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

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2021-04-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2021-04-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2021-04-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2021-04-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2021-04-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2021-04-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2021-04-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2021-04-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Severity: L - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2021-04-30

Type: Health, Deficiency: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-06-30

Citation on 2018-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Severity: K - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-10-16

Citation on 2018-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: K - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-10-16

Citation on 2018-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Severity: K - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-10-16

Citation on 2018-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Severity: K - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-10-16

Citation on 2018-09-23

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: K - Level 4: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2018-10-16


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0211, Version: New

Description: Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0352, Version: New

Description: Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0363, Version: New

Description: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0371, Version: New

Description: Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0531, Version: New

Description: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0916, Version: New

Description: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28

Citation on 2023-09-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-11-28