Deficiency timeline

DELMAR GARDENS OF SMYRNA

Dated inspection findings, penalties, and correction notes for this continuing care retirement community in Smyrna, GA. Newest events first.

25 eventsTimeline fines $23,537Class insights →
  1. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)cms

    F0761: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    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.

    Corrected Apr 2, 2026

  2. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)cms

    F0693: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    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.

    Corrected Apr 2, 2026

  3. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0602: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Abuse, neglect & exploitation

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Corrected Sep 20, 2025

  4. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0609: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Abuse, neglect & exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected Sep 20, 2025

  5. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0880: Infection Control

    Infection control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  6. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0550: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  7. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0554: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  8. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0558: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  9. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0580: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  10. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0641: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  11. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0655: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  12. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

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

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  13. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0677: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  14. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0698: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  15. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0700: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    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.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  16. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0758: Pharmacy Service

    Pharmacy services

    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.

    Corrected Feb 2, 2025

  17. Class IIActual harm (G)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0610: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Abuse, neglect & exploitation

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023

  18. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (F)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0812: Nutrition and Dietary

    Nutrition & dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023

  19. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0584: Resident Rights

    Resident rights

    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.

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023

  20. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (E)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0609: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

    Abuse, neglect & exploitation

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023

  21. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0656: Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Assessment & care planning

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

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023

  22. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0677: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023

  23. Class IIIPotential for more than minimal harm (D)Complaint-relatedcms

    F0695: Quality of Life and Care

    Quality of life & care

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023

  24. Fine $23,537cms

    CMS fine

    Civil money penalty recorded in CMS Nursing Home Compare.

  25. cms

    Payment denial

    Medicare/Medicaid payment denial issued following a survey deficiency.

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