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Chatuge Regional Nursing Home
386 Belaire Drive, Hiawassee, GA 30546
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Chatuge Regional Nursing Home Description
Chatuge Regional Nursing Home is a very large 112 bed community that offers assisted living and nursing care and is about 10.5 miles outside the town of Dalton, Georgia. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 6 out of 10. You can explore reviews in depth here.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 1 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Summary of Reviews:
- There are mixed reviews regarding the quality of care and staff competency. Some reviews describe the facility as understaffed, with instances of neglect leading to severe health complications and even death. Concerns include inadequate feeding, hydration, and medical care, leading to conditions such as pneumonia and COVID-19.
- On the other hand, several reviews praise the facility for its caring staff, cleanliness, and efforts to improve. Positive experiences highlight great care from nurses and CNAs, as well as a welcoming and well-maintained environment.
- One review from a former employee criticizes the lack of teamwork and reports unsafe practices, such as LPNs leaving medications unattended and delegating tasks to unqualified staff. The review suggests management was unresponsive to these concerns.
- Family members of residents have shared both positive and negative experiences. Some appreciate the facility's attention to detail, holiday decorations, and meal options, while others suggest close monitoring by family members is necessary to ensure proper care.
- Recommendations for improvement include better laundry services and a more diverse music selection to enhance the living environment for residents.
- Overall, opinions vary widely, with some families expressing gratitude for the care provided to their loved ones, while others warn against placing family members in the facility due to their experiences of neglect and inadequate care.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 1
Long-term quality measure rating:
1
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Oct. 1, 2005
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 112
Total current residents: 84
Facility is located in a hospital: Yes
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-29 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-29 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-29 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-12-14 | 2023-01-29 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-10-15 | 2019-11-19 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. |
| 2018-07-02 | 2018-08-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2018-07-02 | 2018-08-12 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2018-07-02 | 2018-08-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2018-07-02 | 2018-08-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-29 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-29 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2022-12-15 | 2023-01-29 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-19 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-19 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-10-10 | 2019-11-19 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| 2020-09-21 | 2020-10-30 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-12 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-12 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Dalton which is 10.5 miles away and has a population of 33,853 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $67,870, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 77
- Low Temperature: 39
- Average Temperature: 59.6
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 202 days of rain, 9 days of snow and 153 days of sun
- Precipitation: 3.8 inches a year
- The crime rate is 6.2 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.48 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 1.43 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 3.91 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.63 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Ingles
0.4 miles awaySave-A-Lot
0.5 miles awayCreekside General Store
3.0 miles awayThe Shops at Lake Chatuge
4.7 miles awayAlexanders
10.9 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Banks
Park Steerling Bank
0.3 miles awayUnited Community Bank
0.5 miles awayPeach State Federal Credit Union
5.6 miles awaySouth State Bank
12.3 miles awayRiver City Bank
12.9 miles awayHospitals
Chatuge Regional Hospital
0.1 miles awayUnion General Hospital
12.6 miles awayMurphy Medical Center
15.0 miles awayErlanger Western Carolina Hospital
15.0 miles awayMountain Lakes Medical Center
19.5 miles awayPharmacies
Rite Aid
0.2 miles awayFred's Pharmacy
0.7 miles awayWalgreens
7.3 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
12.5 miles awayBrasstown Pharmacy
13.2 miles awayDentists
General Dentistry and Mountain Periodontist
0.3 miles awayWorthy Family Dentistry
0.3 miles awayBlairsville Dental
13.1 miles awayAssociates of Family Dentistry
24.3 miles awayParks
Hiawassee Town Square
0.4 miles awayHenry Grady Burrell Preserve
1.3 miles awayTowns County
1.5 miles awayLake Chatuge Recreation Area
1.6 miles awayTowns County Park
1.7 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Culture
Anderson Music Hall
2.1 miles awayPeacock Performing Arts Center
8.0 miles awayTimpson Creek Gallery
14.9 miles awayHelen Arts & Heritage Center
16.9 miles awaySmoky Mountain Center
25.2 miles awayRestaurants
Daniel's Steak House
0.7 miles awayGeorgia Mountain Restaurant
0.7 miles awayHuddle House
0.8 miles awayMonte Alban
0.9 miles awayHawg Wild BBQ And Catfish House
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