Emory Adult Care Home

The facility failed to maintain a five-day supply of non-perishable foods based on the resident census and established menus. Observations of the food pantry revealed insufficient quantities of certain items, such as canned meats and non-perishable fruit, and an empty cereal container.

The facility failed to maintain a five-day supply of non-perishable foods based on the resident census and established menus. An inspection of the food pantry revealed limited quantities of various canned goods, legumes, and empty cereal containers.

The facility failed to ensure that one of three sampled residents had been tested for Tuberculosis (TB) disease upon admission. A review of Resident #1's records showed no evidence of a TB screening evaluation despite the resident being admitted in October 2021.

The facility failed to ensure that one of three sampled residents was tested for Tuberculosis (TB) disease in compliance with required guidelines. A review of Resident #1's record showed no evidence of a TB screening evaluation despite the resident being admitted in 2021.

The facility failed to implement CDC and NCDHHS guidance and its own infection prevention policies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the facility failed to properly screen visitors, ensure staff wore required personal protective equipment (PPE), and maintain necessary contact restrictions for residents during active COVID-19 occurrences.

The facility failed to maintain the premises in a clean and orderly manner free of hazards, as evidenced by active bed bug infestations. Live and dead bed bugs were observed in multiple resident bedrooms and the living room, with visible blood spots on walls in one bedroom.

The facility failed to maintain the premises in a clean and orderly manner free of hazards, as evidenced by active bedbug infestations. Live bedbugs and blood spots were observed in resident bedrooms #4, #5, and #6, as well as in the common living room area. Additionally, a previous environmental inspection report from October 2020 had documented similar bedbug activity.

The facility failed to maintain an accurate and current listing of residents with physician-ordered therapeutic diets for food service staff guidance. Specifically, two out of four residents sampled were not correctly listed on the kitchen's therapeutic diet list, resulting in Resident #1 being served a regular diet despite having a physician-ordered low sodium heart healthy diet.